Chapter 138 A Blow to the Face
Leslie’s POV
Eric raised his wrist and waved the watch around deliberately in front of Kirby.
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“Thank you. This is the best gift I’ve ever received, Leslie. Definitely something I’ll treasure for a lifetime…”
His eyes locked onto mine, full of warmth and intensity, so tender they felt like they could swallow me whole, leaving me no ce to hide.
But I couldn’t ignore the icy, suffocating gaze on the other side either.
I saw Kirby’s chest rise and fall sharply, like a wounded beast on the brink.
For <i>a </i>few seconds, I just looked down and smiled, then raised my eyes and joked politely with Eric, “This model might be worth something in a few years. Better hang onto it.”
Standing between the two of them, Kirby showed no intention of leaving. He just stared at me without blinking.
Unbelievable.
I shot Am a look, silently begging for a way out.
She caught on instantly and rushed over, grabbing my arm. “Leslie,e quick! I can’t find my purse…”
I nodded immediately and followed her. “You’re always miscing things…”
Leiss‘ POV
I watched Leslie’s figure until she disappeared. Only then did Kirby pull his eyes back.
In front of him, Eric was still standing there, smiling faintly. “Mr. Kirby, Leslie clearly doesn’t want to talk to you. Stop showing up in her face–it’s annoying.”
The <b>air </b>around us dropped to freezing in an instant.
Kirby’s whole presence turned sharp and cold, his expression grim and dark.
“Frost Pack. Unless you want me to tear this ce down, get lost<b>.</b>”
That domineering pressure<b>, </b>that unfiltered disdain–it was all real.
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I quickly stepped forward and tugged on Eric’s arm, trying to smooth things over with a smile. “Frost Pack, don’t take it personally. He’s just like that. Oh–happy birthday, by the way…”
I dragged Eric away, then circled back a bitter.
Kirby’s brow was furrowed darkly, his eyes locked on a single direction.
I followed his gaze and gave him a knowing smirk. “What are you staring at?”
Kirby didn’t respond.
I wasn’t giving up that easily. After all these years as his buddy, I knew him inside out. I snorted.
“Looking at Leslie, huh?”
Kirby shot me a frigid re. “You gonna die if you shut up for once?”
I burst outughing, teasing him while I had the chance. “Kirby, don’t tell me you’re actually hung up on your ‘ex–wife‘ now?”
With everything he’d dely, how could I not see through him?
Even if it was just guilt, there’s no way a little birthday gift and a party would piss him off this badly.
He was acting like he forgot he was Crimson Moon Pack’s heir.
Kirby’s eyes darkened even more. His breath hitched, and his voice dropped to a sharp, dangerous chill. “Leiss<b>, </b>I haven’t even dealt with you yet, and you’ve got the nerve to run your mouth?<b>” </b>
I instantly shrank back, trying to salvage the moment with an awkward smile. I rubbed my nose and cleared my throat. “Well… I didn’t see thating either…<b>” </b>
I was the one who’d guaranteed that Leslie’s gift was for Kirby.
I was the one who swore up and down that she’de to his birthday,
And what happened? Her ns, her outfit, her gift–every single thing had been for Eric, whose birthday was just one day apart,
None of it was for Kirby.
If it weren’t for me, would he have gotten his hopes up that <b>high</b>?
And once those hopes came crashing down–his heart shattered and bled.
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This was all Slyvana’s fault. She was the one who nted that stupid idea in the first ce.
But who would’ve thought Leslie could be this ruthless<b>? </b>
This entire day had been one long p in Kirby’s face.
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