Chapter 358
“Of course it’s great! I told you this place is a hidden gem,” Caitlin said, grinning.
Gordon, feigning nonchalance, asked, “So, Catie, have you ever brought anyone else here p>
“Yeah, I have p>
Suddenly, the spicy stew in Gordon’s mouth didn’t taste as good. “Who did you bring p>
Was it that strange man from last night?
“March,” Caitlin replied without missing a beat. “March and I both love the food here p>
So, aside from Celeste, Gordon realized he was the first guy Caitlin had brought to this place.
Suddenly, the stew tasted delicious again-no, it was the best thing he’d ever eaten!
He narrowed his eyes playfully. “By the way, Catie, I heard you’re seeing someone p>
As soon as he said it, Gordon found himself holding his breath, waiting for her answer.
“No way. Who’s spreading that rumor?” Caitlin took a sip of water. “I’m way too busy for a boyfriend right now p>
So that guy from last night wasn’t her boyfriend.
Gordon felt the air suddenly fresher, as if he could finally breathe again.
Today was shaping up to be a fantastic day.
Gordon picked up a chicken wing with his fork. “Guess I must have misheard p>
The Capital.
After a few days, Ann’s Tik Tok followers had exploded-fifteen million new fans almost overnight.
Ann handed her phone to Amanda, beaming. “Mom, look how fast my followers are growing p>
She’d just broken TikTok’s record for the quickest follower growth-fifteen million in three days.
Amanda was just as thrilled. “Ann, you’re amazing! All it took was a photo of your silhouette to attract so many fans. My daughter really is outstanding-no matter what you do, you’re always at the top p>
Meanwhile
Rosenthal.
Inside a famous castle, on the first floor, an elderly man sat at his desk practicing calligraphy.
A young female assistant came rushing down the stairs, phone in hand. “Professor Quinten! Professor Quinten! We found your young benefactor p>
Owen Quinten looked up immediately. “Really p>
“Yes, really! She handed him the
phone. “Look, Professor. This TikTok account someone named
Victoria-she’s your benefactor. Her pinned video is that silhouette photo everyone’s sharing p>
Owen took the phone, hands trembling with excitement. “Let me see p>
After a moment, he frowned. “But where’s a photo of her face p>
How could he be sure this was his benefactor if there wasn’t a clear picture?
It had all happened last June. Owen was visiting his family back in Silverhaven: Without his usual assistant, he’d collapsed from heatstroke on the roadside, ignored Caitlin
by passersbythen d
him. She helped him into the shade and gave him a cooling tablet to help his recovery.
Within minutes, Owen had come to. But he had urgent matters to attend to, and
by the time he’d recovered, Caitlin had already hurried off. He hadn’t even caught her last name.
All he remembered was her face, her clothes-and then, just recently, he’d stumbled across a TikTok user’s post showing “the most beautifu silhouette of the summer.” Even though it was only a photo from behind, Owen had recognized her instantly. He immediately poured money into promoting the video, hoping his benefactor would come forward to claim it.
to
The photo itself was captivating, and with the added push, it quickly went viral. But no one had come forward.
His assistant smiled. “Victoria’s a very private person. None of her Tik Tok videos show her face, and she doesn’t want to be a celebrity based on her looks. She’s really low-key p>
“Low-key Owen nodded, smiling. “That fits her perfectly. She helped me and left without even telling me her name p>
At the same time-
The Capital, inside a hospital room.
Ann let out a scream. “Ah p>
Amanda rushed over. “Ann, what’s wrong p>
Ann’s hand was trembling as she held out her phone, barely able to contain her excitement. “Mom, look! Mr. Quinten just followed me and he sent me a message calling me his benefactor p>
Owen Quinten—everyone knew who he was. A legend in the world of calligraphy,
his work worth a fortune.
But now-
This legend had not only followed her, but had called her his benefactor.
Ann felt absolutely overwhelmed with joy.