Chapter 1016 "Alright," Shaun replied with a smile. "I'll do whatever you say." Halsey pressed the button and answered her phone. On the other end, a girl's cheerful voice cthrough. "Did you already leave campus?" "Yes, I was about to head out. Why?" Halsey asked.
"Do you have ttonight? Let's have dinner together." The girl was inviting her out.
But Halsey already had plans for tonight, so she had to turn her down gently. "I'm sorry, I can't tonight. I've already got something planned. How about next time? Dinner will be onthen." The girl sighed, disappointed. "That's such a shame. We were all planning to find a way to get Mr. Lane's number tonight." Get Shaun's number? Halsey immediately looked up at him. He was already watching her, his dark eyes full of focus and intensity, and she felt herself falling straight into them.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"You all want Mr. Lane's number?" Halsey asked. “But doesn't he already have a girlfriend?" "Yeah, but just because he has a girlfriend doesn't mean we don't stand a chance. She hasn't even accepted his proposal yet. We might have a shot.
Halsey was speechless. She hadn't expected girls to still be chasing after Shaun despite knowing he was taken. She shot him a sharp glare.
Shaun only grinned, leaned down, and brushed a quick kiss against hers. His voice dropped to a whisper. "I'm yours. No one can takeaway." If only they knew Halsey was the so-called girlfriend they all thought didn't appreciate him, sitting right here on Shaun's lap! Jealousy bubbled up in her chest. “You sure are popular with the ladies." Shaun didn't hold back his sweet talk. "Out of all he oceans, I only choose one drop of water— and that's you." "Smooth talker," Halsey muttered.
On the phone, her classmate noticed something was off. "Is someone there with you? Who are you with right now?" "I'm with my boyfriend," Halsey said quickly.
1/3 Chapter 1016 "You have a boyfriend?" The girl sounded shocked.
"Yep. I do." "What's he like?" Halsey glanced at Shaun. He raised a brow, waiting to see how she'd describe him.
+15 BONUS "My boyfriend?" she said confidently. "He's young, good-looking, and he owns his own company. He's doing really well for himself." In front of her friend, she couldn't brag too much. But in front of Shaun, she couldn't say too little either. She had to strike just the right balance.
Judging by the satisfied look on his face, she nailed it.
"Wow," her friend said, "sounds like your boyfriend's amazing." Of course, he was. Why else would all of them be trying to steal him away?
"He's definitely someone people notice," Halsey replied with a little laugh. "That's why I have to keep a close eye on him. I can't let anyone take him from me."
| "Alright. Then I guess you're having dinner with him tonight her om classmate teased. "Yep," Halsey admitted without hesitation.
"Okay. We won't bother you, then. Have fun tonight!" When the call ended, Halsey turned to Shaun. "I made the call, 'Boyfriend'." "Boyfriend?" Shaun repeated, his voice warm but edged with amusement.
"What? You don't like being called that?"
He pulled her closer, eyes gleaming. "Boyfriend's fine. But like a om two syllable title even more. The title But content is on novelenglish.net! Today's Bonus Offer