Chapter 14 Another New One ? Elaine's voice was soft and delicate , and when she said " Fabian , " it carried a sweet , almost melodic quality that left a tingling sensation in the air . At the time , he had joked with Cordell , saying , " Where did you find this gem ? She's impossible not to like . " Cordell had glanced at him without saying a word . That glance , though seemingly casual , left an odd feeling lingering afterward - something about it felt ambiguous , but he couldn't quite figure out what . Fabian looked at the woman before him . Three years had passed , and she had only become more beautiful , no longer the naive girl she once was . " The lively , playful girl had transformed into someone much more serene and gentle . The subtle , almost teasing smile on her lips sent an uneasy feeling rising in his chest . He wanted to pretend not to recognize her , but it didn't seem possible . She had called him " Fabian " so casually - if he pretended not to know 0.005 10 G 1103 Chapter 14 Another News One ? 17 288 Vouchers her , it would be nothing but a desperate cover - up . He forced a smile and said , " Elaine , you're back . " Elaine glanced at the sweet , innocent girl sitting next to him . " Got yourself a new girlfriend , huh ? " She dragged out the word " huh , " making it clear there was more to it . Fabian's smile froze . He didn't know how to respond - nodding would make it seem like he was admitting to something , but shaking his head wouldn't work either , since Karen Whitehead was his current girlfriend . Elaine didn't seem to expect an answer . Instead , she shot him a sly look and then glanced at his coffee , her smile growing brighter and more radiant . " Still sticking with the same old taste , huh ? Back when we were together , you always ordered a latte . " When we were together … Fabian's smile faltered . ' Could she be any clearer ? We were together with the presence of your boyfriend Cordell . ' His companion , the delicate girl , was staring at him with wide eyes , her gaze already turning red - clearly , she had misunderstood . 26.40 % 10 00 11.03 GN Chapter 14 Another hiew One ? 11 288 Vouchers He quickly tried to explain , " Karen , let me explain … " " Hello , I'm Elaine . " Elaine interrupted him with confidence , flashing a bright , charming smile as she greeted the delicate girl . " I am Fabian's … " She paused , giving a playful wink , her bright eyes dancing with mischief . " You know . ' The delicate girl's eyes immediately welled up with tears , looking even more fragile and helpless , her expression heart - wrenchingly innocent . Fabian panicked . " Karen , don't listen to her . We have nothing to do with each other . She's my buddy's … " " Are you trying to say I'm your buddy's girlfriend ? Or just his woman ? " Elaine interrupted again , her smile full of meaning . " Back when we went out to eat together , you introduced me the same way . It's been so long - don't you think it's time for a new term ? " Fabian's smile completely vanished . The charming , confident expression he had been wearing now looked as if it had been slapped off his face . When Cordell would take Elaine out , he always treated her like a treasure . And as his buddy's girlfriend , Fabian naturally treated her with extra care . But when he met some of his girlfriends , he would always explain , 54 63 % 10 G 1103 Chapter 14 Another New One? " This is my buddy's girlfriend , " to avoid any misunderstandings . So Elaine's words weren't exactly unfair . 14288 | Vouchers Fabian's face turned a deep shade of red , as he was embarrassed and frustrated . He shot her a desperate look , silently begging her to stop . Karen , though sweet and innocent , was also very conservative . He had worked hard to win her over , and if Elaine kept this up , Karen would surely get upset and walk away . His eyes were practically pleading for mercy .