Love’s New Bloom By Simone Hastings - Season 2 Episode 9

The breakfast that he claimed to have brought for her had all ended up in his stomach. Erin looked at Sean, feeling speechless.

He, on the other hand, didn’t think much of it. “You took so long! The breakfast was getting cold, so… Well, since you’re already dressed. I’ll take you out to eat!”

Erin replied apathetically. “Never mind, you go ahead. I’ll go back to sleep. I’m still off tomorrow, and I’ll be going to Fleuverton City the day after tomorrow. I want to get a good rest these two days.”

Sean’s mood soured instantly. “Erin, didn’t you say that you would treat me to a meal once you landed the job? I don’t care. You must treat me to a meal before you leave. You should honor your promise!”

As Erin was starting to feel drowsy, she grew impatient. “Mr. Dunn, are you really that adamant about claiming that one meal from me?”

Sean raised an eyebrow as he replied curtly. “Yes!”

Since he put it that way, what else could she say? In fact, she’d initially planned to pick a better time to treat him to a proper meal, but she didn’t expect him to be so impatient.

Erin could only compromise in the face of his insistence. “Alright then, you pick the time. I have a flight at 8 am the day after tomorrow.”

He smiled mysteriously in response. “Okay, wait for my call. I’ll get going now. You can continue with your beauty sleep.”

After seeing him off, Erin changed her clothes and walked back into the bedroom. Just as she was about to sleep, the second visitor arrived.

Upon opening the door, Erin found Holly standing at her doorstep. Erin yawned and remarked woefully. “Holly, why are you up so early?”

Holly was wearing an emerald green designer dress, and she looked stunning. Holding a handbag that was limited–edition, she took off her sunglasses and grinned. “Girl, I’m going to the airport to pick up my boyfriend!”

Erin turned and walked toward the sofa, slumping onto it. “If that’s the case, you should be at the airport. Why have you come to my place?”

Holly closed the door and said solemnly. “Because you have to come with me.”

“What?” Erin sat up with a jolt. She wanted very much to reject it. “I think I won’t go

Seeing that she was unwilling to tag along, Holly quickly walked over and sat on the sofa. Hugging Erin’s waist, she pleaded, “My dear Erin, you must accompany me! If you don’t come with me, I’ll hang myself!” 1

Seeing her best friend acting so unusually, Erin placed her hand on Holly’s forehead. “Are you not feeling well? What’s the matter with you? Why am I getting more confused the more I listen?”

Holly’s hopeful and radiant face fell instantly at that question. She asked, “Do you mind if I smoke?”

“Go ahead,” Erin replied.

Holly immediately opened her handbag and took out a cigarette. After lighting it, she took two drags and said, “To tell you the truth, he’s not really my boyfriend. He’s a lawyer I met when I was signing the divorce agreement. Normally, he doesn’t handle divorce cases, but a

friend of mine helped me contact him. He lives abroad and occasionally comes back to the country for business. He’s been staying in

Seaside City recently. Hear me out, Erin. After Eugene, he’s the second man I genuinely like! But the problem is, he’s really hard to pursue.

I’m just one step away from forcing myself on him

Erin listened with surprise. If Holly was saying these things, it meant that she was really interested in that man.

“And why do I have to accompany you to the airport?”

Holly blinked at her a few times suggestively. “Yesterday, I found out that he has a cousin. Can you guess who his cousin is?”

His cousin? Erin furrowed her brows and sifted through the men she knew in her mind. She blurted, “It’s not Chandler, is it?”

“You’re so smart!” Holly exclaimed excitedly. “With Chandler as a mutual connection, it’ll be easier for me to take things to the next level with him.”

“Although I feel a bit reluctant to say this, I don’t want to deceive you. Actually, Chandler and I have already broken up.” Erin’s eyes showed a hint of apology and sadness. She’d been pushing their breakup to the back of her mind, but as soon as it was mentioned, she felt a pang

of pain in her heart.

Holly stood up in shock. “No way… Did you really break up with him just because of those scandalous photos? Didn’t you explain it to him properly?”

Erin shook her head helplessly. “No, it’s not that. It’s because his lather came to see me

She briefly explained what had happened in about ten minutes. After that. Holly sat down while sighing deeply. “I guess the odds are all stacked against me. Oh, woe is me

Erin couldn’t bear seeing her best friend in such a desolate state, so she asked, “Is the man you’re talking about named Simon Frost?”

Holly’s lifeless eyes immediately lit up with a spark. “Yes! Do you know him?”

“Well I haven’t met him in person, but he was involved in the incident where I was injected with poison. Simon delivered the antidote to

the city, thanks to his father’s help. I heard all this from Chandler,” Erin replied.

Holly beamed widely upon hearing that. “Erin, this time we finally have an excuse to go and pick him up! You can say you want to treat him

to a meal as a gesture of gratitude. We’ll book a good restaurant. Don’t worry, I’ll foot the bill!”

Seeing that her best friend was so fond of Simon, Erin decided to help. She smiled and said, “Alright, I’ll accompany you to pick him up. Besides, I do want to express my gratitude to him. Previously, I had Chandler thank him on my behalf. But I now have the opportunity to

thank him in person, which is even better.”

“Then, let’s go! Hurry up and dress up nicely! As my best friend, you should shine bright like a diamond!” Holly took Erin’s hand and dragged her toward the bedroom.

“I can just wear something casual…”

“No way! I spent two hours getting ready early in the morning. How can you dress casually when you’re accompanying me?”

Erin felt helpless. She didn’t expect Holly to become so assertive once she encountered a man she liked.

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Two hours later, Erin and Holly took a taxi to the airport. Now, they were standing at the exit, waiting for the legendary Simon.

On the way there. Holly told Erin that she’d been trying to find various opportunities to get closer to him, but she’d exhausted all the excuses she could come up with. Save for a few casual meetups, he hadn’t even had a proper meal with Holly.

In Holly’s words, Simon was someone who couldn’t be swayed. Being a lawyer was undoubtedly a good career choice on his part.

In less than twenty minutes, a young man who was outstanding in appearance walked out at the arrival gate, carrying what seemed like a

modest yet expensive men’s travel bag.

Holly couldn’t help but wave enthusiastically. “Mr. Frost!”

Simon’s exquisitely handsome face showed a hint of displeasure, but he hid it well, and no one noticed.

He walked up to Holly and said coldly, “Miss Green, what are you doing here?”

“Mr. Frost, I brought my good friend to pick you up today. She said you helped her before, and as a gesture of gratitude, she would like to invite you to lunch. I wonder if you would honor us with your presence?” Holly had a gentle smile on her face, and her adoration for Simon

was apparent in her eyes.

Erin stood stiffly, and when Simon looked at her, she smiled faintly. “We apologize for the abruptness of our arrival to pick you up. We hope

you don’t mind. It’s just that I wanted to thank you in person.”

After saying that, Erin even bowed slightly to show her sincerity.

Holly was satisfied with how Erin backed her up. She felt glad to have brought her best friend along to assist her. With Erin’s humble and courteous manner, a gentleman like Simon wouldn’t refuse such a genuine gesture too carelessly.

When Simon caught a glimpse of Erin, he felt a sense of familiarity. After thinking for a moment, he asked, “Are you a friend of my cousin?”