One Night Surprise Novel

Chapter 65 She Favors Him Over You

“It’s me, Courtney.” The loud and clear voice of a young man spoke from the other end of the line.

“I know it’s you,” Courtney spoke gently with a note of familiarity. “It’s not like the caller ID isn’t displayed. What’s the matter? You told me last time that you’d return to the country after the performances are over. Have you confirmed when you’re coming back?”

“It’s been confirmed.”

“Well, when is it? I just wrapped up a project, so I can go to the airport to pick you up if I’m available.”

“It’s not necessary.”

“You’re right.” Courtney smiled. “Our famous cellist here is also a popular Prince Charming whom every lady in the country dreams of marrying; naturally, he has a special car to take him wherever he goes.”

“This Prince Charming is about to sleep out on the streets right now. Don’t you care about me, Courtney?”

“What do you mean by sleeping out on the streets?”

“Just turn around.”

Upon hearing this, Courtney subconsciously turned around to look at Sunhill Hotel’s entrance. Standing at the entrance against the background of a large fountain, the young man was dragging his suitcase with a huge cello case on his back. He was staring at her with a grin, revealing his white teeth.

His grin was innocent without a trace of impurity. Then, he spread his arms wide and shouted, “Surprise, Courtney!”

Courtney was startled for a moment before smiling almost instantly. Trotting up to him in her 10-centimeter heels, she slapped his shoulder and complained with a smile, “You brat! When did you come back? Why didn’t you tell me earlier?”

“I have been traveling by plane for more than 40 hours, and I’m almost dying of exhaustion right now.”

“Let’s have dinner later.” Courtney checked the time. “It just so happens that I’ve finished my work today. Wait for me while I pack my stuff up and clock out.”

allowing her to leave, the young man suddenly grabbed her

I’m sweating all over.”

on Courtney’s shoulder and swayed his body. He whispered to her ear in an attractive voice, “I’m recharging my batteries, sis. I’m running out of batteries, so I

in resignation. “How old are

a loss whenever Shay called

looked pitiful on their way to pick Tina up. “I have just returned to the country, so I don’t

that nonsense. Didn’t your philharmonic orchestra arrange a place

the philharmonic orchestra is too easy, and it doesn’t pay much either. Hence, I signed

with the philharmonic orchestra expired?” Courtney frowned. “That’s not right. Didn’t you tell

pay the damages for the concert’s cancellation. After paying the compensation for the breach of contract, I don’t even have enough money to stay in a

continue staying in the philharmonic orchestra than pay

Courtney asked, “Did

nonchalantly. “What

secret from me

rings at the risk of my life since I was 10 years old—what can possibly happen to me?” Shay pulled Courtney’s arm over and leaned on it naturally. Then, he changed the subject by

that he was really asleep and exhausted in a way that made people feel sorry for him, Courtney let out a sigh in resignation and pulled

so he always called her ‘sis’ and put on a mischievous grin. He liked behaving like a spoiled child more than actual kids did, but Courtney was aware deep down inside that some bloody memories of the past would haunt him for the rest of his life. To him, he could never put these memories out of his mind, and his smile was only a barrier that concealed his innermost

ended. A figure darted out

her arms around Courtney’s feet with a look of delight. “Have you finished work, Mommy?

and

face fell at once. She pouted her lips and asked, “Can’t we keep staying at Mr. Alexander’s

“Of course not.”

expression

do, but I won’t be so busy. I should be able to clock in and out on time, so I won’t be troubling you after this. Thank you for looking after Tina over

her while staying there previously, so she should take