A dish Served Cold Novel

Chapter 6 Early next morning, Riley was already waiting for me downstairs. As soon as I got into the car, he pulled out a steaming bag of pastries and warm milk from under his coat. "I kept them in my coat to keep them warm so you can have a hot breakfast. Hurry and eat before it gets cold." I took the breakfast and held it in my hands. Riley drove, glancing at me from the corner of his eye every now and then. "Yesterday, the head of the Kentran Top-Secret Research Project contacted me. My name's on the list for this new project.

Anna, I know it was you who recommended me." My hand trembled when I heard that. He didn't notice anything wrong and kept talking. "Even though the list is confidential, I'm sure you're on it too. Are you trying to change your environment because of your parents? Don't worry. No matter where we go, we'll always be together. But the project starts tomorrow, so our wedding has to be cancelled. Once we settle in, I'll find a way to make it up to you, okay?" Riley never suspected a thing. He thought I was afraid he wouldn't want to leave with me, so I had secretly recommended him for the project.

He knew I had some influence on decision-making as part of the company's management team. That night after work, I went home with Riley to pack up. However, while he was packing for his business trip, I was packing to move out. The project had a huge team, so everyone was assigned flights randomly. Before leaving, Riley patted my head. "Anna, I'm heading out now. I'll be waiting for you over there." I looked up at the sky and murmured, "Riley, my parents spoiled me all my life. They made sure to never let me get hurt... And the same goes for me.

I won't let them die for nothing." Riley froze for a second. A moment later, he tried to comfort me, "Anna, the police said it was just an accident. Your parents sped through the red light. When we get there, we can start over and forget all these unhappy things." He then glanced at his watch and left with his suitcase. Three days later, I was working at the office when Riley called. He and the rest of the team must have been getting ready to surrender their phones and enter isolation. This was the last call they could make to their families.

I answered, and Riley's panicked voice came through. "Anna, what's going on? Why aren't you on the list?" "Riley, we're done." My voice was calm and steady. "Yes I recommended you for the project, but it wasn't to be with you. I just never want to see you again." Riley's voice was shaking. "Why? Anna, did I do something wrong? Why are you doing this all of a sudden?" "I sent you the videos. Take a good look," I said. After a long silence, Riley finally spoke. "So, you knew all along. You were the one who reconnected the camera, weren't you? When did you find out?" I let out a soft chuckle.

"The day after you proposed." "I'm sorry, Anna. It was just a fling! You're the only one I love!" Riley tried to explain. "It was Nelly! She seduced me first. Please give me another chance, I promise I'll never betray you again." "Riley, the night my parents died in that car accident, they received a video of you and Nelly." Support Share admin