Chapter 064: What is the Relationship?

"However, Miss Gong should be more mindful of her words in the future. I don't care what Miss Gong relied on to get to where she is today, but I can guarantee it has little to do with Big Brother Solas. At most, he signed you and gave you a chance to enter the entertainment industry. Miss Gong shouldn't lightly say things like 'without him, I wouldn't be here today.' It’s very easy to mislead others into thinking something untoward."

That phrase—

I don't care what Miss Gong relied on

—was very skillfully delivered.

Being heard by so many people, it would certainly spark a lot of speculation.

"Fortunately, I know Big Brother Solas's character and trust him deeply. Otherwise, hearing those words, wouldn't we end up in a conflict?"

Lynn stared at Seraphina's hand on Solas’s arm. Seeing that Solas had no intention of shaking her off, she froze on the spot, her eyes filled with utter disbelief.

Not just Lynn, but the onlookers also froze for a moment before reacting.

Many of them were fans and had heard something of the Sterling founder's personality.

It was true that he was gentlemanly and cultured; most of the time, as long as his bottom line wasn't touched, he wouldn't embarrass someone in public. Yet he was also not someone to be trifled with. His temper, much like his peach-blossom eyes, occasionally gave off a wicked vibe that made him hard to read.

In short, he was someone they couldn't afford to offend.

Since few people were blind enough to cross him, no woman had ever truly gotten close to him.

Whether that was true in private was unknown, but at least in public, no woman had ever been seen this close to him, and no similar photos had ever been taken.

Someone whispered, asking who the beauty on Solas’s arm was, saying her aura and appearance were simply extraordinary—if she entered the entertainment industry, she would surely become a massive hit.

Of course, someone recognized Seraphina.

"Excuse me, are you Miss Seraphina Pierce? The one who is amazing at the Konghou, proficient in many instruments, and a brilliant composer—is it you?"

The fan-girl’s eyes were feverish.

She was holding a support sign for a male celebrity.

That celebrity was a singer famous for his musical talent and vocals.

By recognizing Seraphina and using titles like "amazing at the Konghou" rather than "Eldest Miss of the Pierce family," it was clear this girl followed her idol for his talent.

Seraphina smiled and nodded. "Hello."

This was a confirmation.

"It really is you! I heard about you long ago and have always wanted to see one of your performances, but the tickets are just too hard to buy. I recognized you just now, but I didn't dare believe I’d actually see you in person! I’m so lucky!"

Looking at Seraphina still holding Solas’s arm, the girl’s curiosity got the better of her, and she asked instinctively, "Miss Pierce, you and Mr. Sterling..."

She caught herself immediately and stopped, shaking her head with a silly grin. "It’s nothing, nothing. I’m just too happy to see you and started rambling. Are you and Mr. Sterling busy? You should head off quickly. There aren't too many people now, but once this draws a bigger crowd, it will be hard to leave."

She had thought the gossip she accidentally caught a glimpse of a few days ago was fake, but unexpectedly...

Looking at them now, they truly were a match made in heaven, a perfect pair of talent and beauty.

As for that Lynn Gong, she had never liked her anyway, feeling that she tried to cling to whoever was around. Lynn had even pestered her idol at an event recently, making her dislike her even more. Now she was trying to shove herself between these two—how shameless!

Seraphina gave a light laugh. "Thank you."

She looked up at Solas. "Big Brother Solas, let’s... go."

The pause was because she saw Solas’s completely dazed expression. She suddenly remembered that upon seeing Lynn’s antics drawing a crowd, her actions had been faster than her thoughts—she had stepped out and taken his arm without thinking.

She was still holding his arm!

It was a bit awkward, but if she withdrew her hand now, it would inevitably look abrupt. So, she bit the bullet and continued to hold on.

"Miss Pierce, may I be so bold as to ask... what is the relationship between you and Mr. Sterling?"

Hearing Lynn’s shout from behind, Seraphina’s reflex was again faster than her brain. She turned back with a half-smile. "Isn't Miss Gong asking something she already knows the answer to?"

Lynn bit her lip unwillingly, wearing an aggrieved expression like a woman abandoned by a heartless man.

This made Seraphina’s eyes darken slightly.

"Miss Gong, I imagine it wasn't easy for you to reach your current level of success. Why destroy your own future? Don't treat everyone as a fool; your tricks won't work on me or Big Brother Solas." Her gaze swept over the crowd as she continued, "And of course, they won't work on the bystanders either. Most people see through things clearly."

Hearing her last sentence, the onlookers who hadn't caught on finally realized what was happening.

So Lynn Gong was intentionally misleading us just now!

They had actually spoken up for her—were they out of their minds? They hadn't even seen through such a petty trick!

"Also, let me remind Miss Gong: Big Brother Solas and I have already sat down and had a formal meal with my parents."

Sitting down for a formal meal with parents—didn't that mean the two were official? Even if not officially engaged, it was probably close.

At this point, anyone trying to interfere would be a "third party"!

Ignoring how ugly Lynn’s face had become, Seraphina held onto Solas and continued toward her car.

Solas sat in the passenger seat; she drove.

After driving for about ten minutes, the silence in the car was finally broken.

Seraphina bit the bullet and looked at Solas. "Big Brother Solas, back then, the situation forced my hand to mislead everyone like that. Please don't take it to heart."

He very much

wanted

to take it to heart; he desperately wished it were true.

The reason Solas was silent wasn't due to awkwardness; he just felt it was surreal. He was overjoyed in his heart, but to maintain a steady and reliable image for Seraphina, he had to work hard to suppress it.

She had taken his arm.

Even now, he felt the arm she had held was burning—not just the skin, but even his bones felt scorching.

"It’s fine, I understand."

While his mouth said he understood, his heart felt differently.

She wasn't a frivolous girl.

And it was precisely because she wasn't frivolous that her choosing to take his arm in public made it hard for him not to overthink.

Did she also... like him just a little bit?

Well, he had actually felt it long ago. When their eyes met through the window at the Seahaven No. 1 art building, he had felt it.

It just wasn't quite tangible yet.

He became a bit more certain when he saw her running out of that art building.

Back then, she could have walked slowly, but she ran. Why? Except for the same reason he wanted to see her quickly, he couldn't think of any other explanation.

He wouldn't think about it too much; everything was moving in the direction he hoped for, and that was enough.

Everything else would happen in its own time.

"Where are we going now?"