Captivation: Want Nothing But You

The team was now outside the building.

As they walked, Shayla followed behind Rachel and Rowell.

She looked up at the starry night sky and said in a low voice, Its so late.

Im so hungry now.

Barnett looked at her and asked with a smile, Tell me, what do you feel like eating.

Its my treat.

Shaylas brows furrowed, and she looked troubled.

I would really love to, but Ive been on a strict diet recently.

I was supposed to have cereal at five oclock, but its almost eight now.

I can no longer eat.

Otherwise, all my efforts will be in vain because Ill definitely gain weight.

Cant today be an exemption? Its too good a day to worry about dieting, right? Barnett persuaded Shayla.

Besides, you are already slim.

Theres no need for you to go on a diet.

I dont think you will gain much weight if you enjoy a good meal.

Finally, Shayla was moved by Barnetts words.

She turned to Klein, who had been silent since they came out of the building, and asked softly, Klein, why dont you join us? We can go back together after dinner.

Kleins eyes darkened, and his expression remained sour.

He turned a deaf to Shayla as if he didnt hear anything.

Barnett could no longer contain himself.

He snorted coldly.

Why do you have to pretend to be so aloof? Barnett… Shayla called out softly, glancing at Klein subconsciously.

She quickly tugged at Barnetts sleeve, hinting at him not to provoke Klein anymore.

She didnt want the two men to end up in a fight.

Shayla, I know you like Klein.

But you cant be too biased, right? Remember that if it werent for Miss Bennet today, our project might have been in trouble.

Klein was too confident to say he could handle everything on his own.

He didnt even inform Miss Bennet when he came to the meeting.

But what happened, then? When there was a real problem, he couldnt say a word.

Barnett shook off Shaylas hand.

Shaylas face flushed in embarrassment.

Barnett, stop talking nonsense.

Barnett huffed disdainfully and turned away from them.

Shayla knew very well whether or not he was talking nonsense.

Klein, Barnett is just… Shaylas brows furrowed.

She was so anxious that she wanted to explain.

You go ahead and eat.

I have other things to attend to.

After saying that, Klein turned around and left them.

As Shayla watched Klein walking away resolutely, tears welled up in her eyes.

When Barnett saw this, he realized he had said something wrong.

He was so nervous that he stammered, Shayla, Im…Im sorry.

I…1 didnt mean to hurt your feelings.

I just cant stand Kleins arrogance anymore.

I only said those things to take him down a peg, not to hurt you.

Shayla lowered her head.