A trace of softness appeared in his black eyes, but it disappeared in an instant. "Who were you talking to just now?"

　　"Adonis," said Kent in a lonely tone, "he is going to marry Catherine."

　　He stroked her hair and said, "we'll be together soon."

　　Thinking of what she had heard at the door of the office before, Kent clenched her hands and avoided the man's touch. "Langston, do you love me?"

　　Noticing the woman's resistance, a dark look flashed across his eyes. "Why do you ask this all of a sudden?"

　　"I just want to know."

　　"What do you think?"

　　Kent was confused. If he didn't love her, why...