CHAPTER 193: CHAPTER 193: I’M AFRAID HENRY PRESTON WILL BOTHER ME

Online opinions are divided into two camps.

One camp believes that Henry Preston accompanying Azure Vaughn to the cemetery for a memorial is a sign that the two are reconciling. They’ve always had feelings for each other, but separated for two years due to certain incidents.

The other camp believes this is a sign of an upcoming collaboration between The Preston Group and Mystique Group, and that it has nothing to do with any lingering feelings between the two, but is purely a matter of business interest.

While Henry Preston and Azure Vaughn were a hot topic, I had already tidied up and joined my family’s company.

To celebrate my new job, Crystal Dawson organized a get-together, where everyone had drinks and talked. She couldn’t drink alcohol, so she happily sipped on milk.

"Zoe, let me give you a little heads-up..." Crystal Dawson suddenly leaned over and whispered in my ear, "Henry Preston is investigating who leaked the news about him and Azure Vaughn from a few days ago. It seems the trail leads to you?"

"Cough, cough, cough..." I almost choked on my drink. Is Henry so idle?

"Why would you do that?" Crystal Dawson squinted at me.

A bit tipsy, I straightforwardly answered, "I thought I’d give Henry something to do to keep him from bothering me. How’s that for a brilliant idea?"

Crystal Dawson glanced behind me, her expression turning odd. She quickly covered my mouth, "I know you’re drunk and spouting nonsense!"

I, feeling annoyed, pushed Crystal Dawson’s hand away, "I’m not talking nonsense, it was me who leaked it. Isn’t he tangled with Azure Vaughn? Let him be as tangled as he wants, just don’t bother me. If worse comes to worst, I’ll leak Winter Tate’s story too!"

At this moment, a hand reached over from behind me and took away my wine glass.

A bit baffled, I turned to look and saw Henry Preston standing behind me, his face was sullen. Amidst the bustling environment, he seemed a little out of place.

Although Crystal Dawson and the others always scolded Henry as a scumbag, right now it was me who got caught spreading rumors about him. For a moment, the four of us were like actors in a silent movie.

"Come out with me for a moment." Henry put the glass down on the table, then grimly pulled me up.

I was muddle-headed and got taken outside by Henry. Some hot wind blew on my face as I lifted my foot to head back in, it was too hot outside.

Henry stopped me, his tone harsh, "You deliberately make others misunderstand my past with Azure just to keep me from annoying you?"

What else? It’s not like my dream is to be an entertainment journalist.

"Then can you promise me you’ll never seek me out again, to treat me like a stranger when we meet? That way, I won’t need to do such things just to distract you." I patted my slightly warm face, still somewhat rational.

"Is it because of what happened on the yacht? You’re retaliating against me on purpose? You should know I was drugged that time, that’s why I acted that way. You don’t need to go to such lengths." Henry’s eyes darkened, asking coldly.

I admitted frankly, "Yes. I see Azure is infatuated with you, she’s already reaching the point of desperation. I don’t want to get dragged into this anymore, so might as well match you two up. Isn’t that great? You don’t need to put on an act anymore, you can never escape your connection with Azure."

"Shut up!" Henry was so angry he held his forehead, "What infatuation, why are you trying to matchmake me with her? Are you out of your mind?"

"Yeah, I might be crazy. I just think I’m too stupid to still be entangled with you." I interrupted Henry.

"So who should you be entangled with then? Ivan Underwood?" Henry’s tone suddenly turned icy, "Too bad, he’s been on a blind date these past few days."

I found it laughable. Does he think I’m trying to cut ties with him just because of Ivan Underwood?

Since he insists on thinking there’s something between Ivan Underwood and me, there’s no point in explaining further.

Henry took a deep breath too, seemingly calming his anger. The two of us fell into a silent standoff.