Chapter 359


    Ryan booked a presidential suite at the hotel and instructed his female secretary to swiftly purchase a


    discreet evening gown for Carrie to change into as soon as possible.


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    As Carrie entered the room to change, he remained seated on the sofa, crossing his legs and tapping


    on his knee. If he had opted for a ck suit for the evening, he might have resembled a groom patiently


    awaiting his bride to try on wedding dresses.


    Before long, the door opened.


    The secretary warmly smiled as Carrie shyly emerged from the room. “Mr. Hoffman, Ms. Salvador is


    ready.”


    Ryanzily turned his head and observed Carrie approaching him hesitantly, elegantly dressed in a


    wine-redce evening gown. Her eyes sparkled with innocence, subtly tinged with a hint of confusion.


    He was momentarily taken aback, and his gaze subtly deepened.


    In Ryan’s world of extravagance and debauchery, he had encountered a myriad of women, but never


    before had he beheld eyes so untainted.


    Ryan’s gaze appeared to linger for a moment too long, staining her innocent eyes.


    “Tsk, why did you choose such an old-fashioned color? She’s so young! Shouldn’t she wear something


    more youthful?” Ryan chastised his secretary, though his gaze was fixed on Carrie’s face. “You’ve been


    with me for so long. Why is your taste still so unrefined?”


    The secretary knew that Ryan was seeminglyid-back but meticulous about the smallest details. She


    blushed shyly and was about to apologize.


    Carrie spoke candidly. “Ryan, I really like this color, but red doesn’t suit you at all. It makes you look


    dark…”


    The female secretary behind Carrie looked visibly startled.


    Ryan’s expression darkened at that moment. Apart from Be, no woman had dared to openly critique


    him in such a manner.


    Truth be told, he was confident in his looks and considered himself second to none.


    nationwide. Only Justin dared to im the top spot!


    “Considering you’re Justin’s little sister, I’ll let it slide,” Ryan admitted, feeling uneasy. His voice was


    slightly stiff.


    “Ryan, are you angry?” Carrie asked, genuinely concerned.


    Feeling a bit flustered, Carrie timidly continued, “So, if I were to say that you look like a ball of coal in


    red, would you scold me or hit me?”


    The female secretary could no longer contain herself and covered her mouth before bursting into


    laughter.


    Ryan, the heartthrob of countless women, had been dubbed a ball of coal in the eyes of this girl. How


    audacious of her!


    Ryan widened his eyes, struggling to catch his breath. He was so furious that he almost choked.


    He approached Carrie calmly, his tall figure casting a shadow over her. It made her and her teddy bear


    seem small and helpless.


    Bending down slowly, he raised his hand. Carrie instinctively closed her eyes and tightened her grip on


    the teddy bear.


    A gentle smile spread across Ryan’s lips, and he lightly flicked her forehead with his fingertips. “You’re


    right. I’m going to hit you. Did that hurt?”


    “Uh…” Carrie rubbed her forehead with her hand and shook her head.


    “Next time, if you dare mock me again, I won’t go easy on you,” Ryan yfully scolded, as if teasing a


    child.


    The chaos caused by Be required Justin to step out and handle it. Thus, he left the banquet in Ian’s


    capable hands and temporarily left the hotel.


    With Ada Wang taken away by Be and Justin absent, Zoe felt her carefullyid-out ns fall apart.


    Frustrated, she downed two sses of wine. Then, with an annoyed huff, she walked up to the stage


    and sat at the piano.


    Initially, the guests were engaged in casual conversation, paying no attention to this resentful woman.


    Suddenly-


    A loud “ng” echoed as Zoe angrily pressed down on the piano keys, startling everyone. All eyes


    turned to the stage, some with frowns on their faces.