First Love Only? I Left Him First, Now the CEO Can't Let Go novel Chapter 135

Chapter 135: Chapter 135: Forcing You to Agree

"A gift for you."

When Ian Blackwood handed a large bouquet of red roses without stamens to Serena Jennings, she was momentarily at a loss.

"What are you doing here?"

"I heard you thanked me at the show, so I came."

Ian spoke candidly.

Although his eyes behind the gold-rimmed glasses always carried a roguish smile, Serena didn’t detect any deception in Ian’s words.

"Don’t worry about the flowers, I’ve removed all the stamens, and then painstakingly glued the petals back together, it took quite some effort."

Ian’s tone seemed to seek acknowledgment, but Serena couldn’t help thinking:

So, why go through all this trouble instead of giving something else?

"Thank you, I’ll accept the flowers."

In any case, Ian sincerely gifted her the flowers, so Serena naturally wouldn’t refuse.

This was her first time holding such a large bouquet without sneezing.

Serena got on the hotel elevator, followed by Ian.

"Are you staying here too?" Serena was puzzled.

Given Ian’s wealth and status, it made no sense for him to stay in a budget hotel like her.

"No," Ian shook his head.

Once they reached their floor, Serena stepped out of the elevator first, with Ian right behind her.

"I have nowhere to stay, so I have no choice but to make do with you for the night."

Serena’s steps halted as she turned to look at Ian.

With one hand in his pocket and the other pushing up his gold-rimmed glasses, Ian had a refined smile.

Serena couldn’t tell if Ian was joking or serious.

"Man and woman shouldn’t be inappropriately close, have you considered if I’m willing to make do with you for the night?"

Ian chuckled.

"If you’re unwilling, I’ll just force you to agree, what do you think?"

"If you do that, I’ll call the police."

"I’ve been to many police stations anyway, one more here doesn’t matter," Ian’s words left Serena exasperated.

She never imagined her speech would lure Ian over.

To be honest, she never imagined Ian would watch the LD Jewelry Fashion Week show.

But considering Claire Shaw was participating, and Ian was associated with Claire, it wasn’t surprising he’d watch.

As a result, Ian followed her like a stubborn adhesive to the hotel room door.

"Ian, do you really have nowhere to stay?"

Serena asked seriously.

"Of course it’s true, I flew over on a whim, without booking a hotel in advance."

Serena couldn’t tell if Ian’s words were true or false, so she took them as true for now. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

"You can’t stay with me, but I can ask Quentin Xavier if he’s willing to take you in."

"Why can’t I stay with you?"

Suddenly, Ian leaned slightly forward, closing in on Serena.

Serena instinctively stepped back, her back pressing against the door.

"Is it because you’re a married woman?"

Ian’s smile was enigmatic.

Just as Serena was about to refute, Ian continued:

"Caleb Lockwood’s room isn’t for just him, if he can share it with Claire, why can’t you stay with me?"

Ian’s words reminded Serena of what Caleb previously said to her:

"Claire doesn’t sleep in the same room as me."

Unintentionally, she muttered softly:

"They’re not staying together."

Ian was momentarily stunned, then burst into laughter:

"You’re the type who believes it when a man says he has no woman outside, should I say you’re pure or just dumb!"

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