Janet soon forgot her encounter with Kent, thinking it was a trivial episode, and carried on with her work. However, that evening, as Janet walked out of the company, she was shocked to see Kent's sports car parked at the gate.
Janet's colleagues saw Kent getting out of the car and began whispering to each other.
"Hey! Who is that man? Gosh, he is so handsome!"
"Is he waiting for his girlfriend? He looks like Kent Perkins!"
"You mean Kent Perkins from the famous Perkins Bank?"
Janet was speechless. She wanted to sneak away. Unfortunately, Kent had seen her and was walking toward her.
"Miss Lind, you were busy in the morning. Do you have time to have dinner with me now?" He walked towards her. Kent was wearing a flannel suit; his coat was casually slung over his arm. He looked like a real gentleman.
Janet hated the confidence in his tone.
She stopped and looked at him. "How do you know my name?"
Kent thrust his hands in his pockets and looked into her eyes. "It's easy. I'll tell you during dinner." "Sorry, I don't have the time," Janet hissed through her teeth.
At that moment, the setting sun cast an orange hue on her face, softening her angelic features. She looked breathtaking even without makeup.
After a moment's pause, Kent returned to his senses and asked patiently, "Do you have any specific restaurant in mind that you'd like to try?"
Janet was speechless. 'Did he not hear me?'
"I don't want to have dinner with you, Mr. Perkins. I hope I don't see you ever again," she said bluntly.
Before Kent could utter another word, she turned around and left.
Janet thought that Kent would stop following her. After all, someone like him, born into a wealthy family, would have pride and self-respect.
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