The woman assumed that the two had gotten into a big fight, so much so that it gave Xavier anxiety towards love and relationships..

'So this is why he turned out this way! He's so hesitant when it comes to love, even when he really wants to commit to another!'

"I'm not quite sure about that. I just know that�" The manager intended to continue her gossip due to her admiration for Renee. However, Shirley had just finished up her scenes and was walking towards them with her assistant holding an umbrella at her side.

"I'm so sorry, Miss Everheart. I hope I didn't keep you waiting for too long." Shirley interrupted their conversation with a soft smile, elegantly sitting on the chair her assistant pulled back.

As Renee observed the woman before her, she was reminded of their first encounter four years ago. The natural simplicity in Shirley's beauty was long gone by now, especially after being influenced by fame and fortune.

She thought to herself. 'What a pity that she became like this..'

"You look prettier since the last time we met, Miss White. Looks like the life of a celebrity has been treating you quite well." Renee greeted politely, hoping to quickly ease away the awkward atmosphere between them. Shirley lowered her head and grinned, then hushed her manager away.

"Louis, can you please help me discuss the details of the upcoming commercial with our business partners?"

�Alright, Shirley, have fun talking with Miss Everheart then.� The manager got up as told and gave the women some space.

�Do you have something urgent to tell me, Miss Everheart? You went out of your way to contact me after all. Since there�s no one around us, you can be honest with me,� Shirley said as she looked towards Renee with a sharp gaze, holding a cup of coffee in her hands.

She was well aware that most people wouldn�t contact her without holding certain intentions. Moreover, just like Renee, she didn�t like beating around the bush either.

�Alright, I�ll be honest with you�� Renee sat up straight and cleared her throat.

�What�s your current relationship with Xavier Stuart? Did something bad happen between the two of you?�

Shirley paused, clearly surprised. �I thought you came for Mr. Hunt, Miss Everheart. I didn�t expect you to be concerned about Mr. Stuart at all. Seems to me that you have a special relationship too!�

Renee frowned. �Why does she sound so sarcastic?�

Her expression turned cold, her tone slightly sharper than before.

�I suppose you�re right. We do have a special relationship. That�s why I hope to lend him a hand.�

�Does that mean you like Stuart?�

�That�s not the only relationship a man and a woman could have, you know�� Not intending to stall any longer, Renee told her everything.

�Basically, my friend likes him, and I think he�s fallen for her too. But he�s just acting so weird! He likes her, but he doesn�t dare to make a move.� JrNovels.com