Chapter 455
Camren looked at Brian in surprise, then immediately lowered his head as if he was afraid that Brian would go back on his word. He quickly walked out of the office. When Brian returned home, he received a call from Louise. “Brian. My birthday is being held at the Four Seasons Hotel this year. Will Jasmine come with you then?” Brian answered faintly, indicating that he understood, and did not say anything else.
Louise made this call to test Brian’s reaction.
However, Brian did not mention anything about the phone. Of course, he would not mention it to Louise.
Soon, it was Louise’s birthday.
Louise was wearing a backless gown. Her figure was curvaceous and she was very eye-catching in the crowd.
She held Marshall’s hand and passed through the crowd, enjoying the praises and compliments from the guests.
After toasting, Marshall did not see Brian. He asked curiously, “Louise, why don’t I see Brian?”
Louise pursed her lips. Brian had given her a gift when he arrived, but then he disappeared. She was very frustrated about that.
Marshall saw that her expression was not right and asked worriedly, “Louise, did something happen between you and Brian? Today is your birthday. Logically speaking, as your fiancé, he should be toasting with you. But it’s been two hours and there’s no sign of him.” Louise’s expression became uglier and uglier. She secretly clenched her fists.
Marshall added, “The last time we had dinner, Jasmine had been avoiding talking about your marriage. Louise, you have to be careful.”
Louise nodded obediently. “I know, Dad, but don’t worry. Grace is already dead. What problems can there be between me and Brian?”
As long as Grace was gone, Louise was not afraid of anything. She was confident that she could get Brian. Louise saw Brian on the sofa in the corner of the hall. There was a glass and a bottle of vodka in front of him.
However, the glass was obviously not being used. He drank directly from the bottle. He had already
drunk two-thirds of the bottle of
vodka.
His face was hidden in the shadow, but Louise could feel the boundless loneliness emanating from him.
She thought, ‘What is he thinking? Is he thinking about Grace?’
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Louise narrowed her eyes. A trace of ruthlessness flashed across her eyes. She took a deep breath, collected her thoughts, and walked towards Brian with a smile
She called out softly, “Brian.”
Brian turned his head to look at her and twitched his lips in response.
Louise asked, “Why are you drinking alone here? Did you encounter something unhappy?”
Brian did not answer her, but the expression on his face turned cold. He poured himself a glass of alcohol.
Louise continued, “Is it about work? If there’s anything upsetting you, you can tell me. I can help you…”
“Are you happy?” he interrupted suddenly, his voice flat as he asked.
Louise asked, “What?”
“Your sister is dead, but you don’t seem too sad. You seem to enjoy your birthday party just fine,” he said coldly.
Louise was stunned for a moment.
She panicked for no reason and instantly thought of the nightmares that she had been having recently.
She often dreamed that Ava would come looking for her, covered in blood.
Louise’s face turned pale.
Brian asked, “What’s wrong?”