Burning Passion

CHAPTER 245: STEVEN CONTINUES TO LIE

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It's been an hour after the call, Greg arrives at the hotel, Steven tells him. He was an expected guest, so he immediately escorted to the suite.

"Hey, Greg!" Steven instantly opens the door when someone knocks on his suite. 

"Steven, good to see you!" 

The two throw knuckles before Steven opened the door wide and lets Greg in. 

The guy wandered his eyes to the entire room. He thought to himself. Steven was lucky to do anything leisurely, such as traveling anytime they wanted. 

Shang Clan is undeniably not an ordinary family. They already created a name Internationally, and that makes him too far to reach out to his dream girl. But he won't give up. All he needs to do is prove that even if he has no wealth to offer. He is the right man for Korin. 

And it delights him that Steven wanted to hang out with him. 

"Please, take a seat. Let me get you something to drink." Steven gestured to the couch while heading to the mini-kitchen of the suite. 

Greg was even more impressed with the room. The space that stands as the living room is spacious, with its small dining area and kitchen. 

Steven took out two bottles of root beer, he gives one to Greg. 

"Thanks!" Greg accepted the beer and thanked Steven, who also handed him the bottle cap opener. 

Steven sat across Greg and put the bottle in his mouth, gulping a generous volume of the beer. 

"So… How were things around here?" Steven asked afterward. 

Greg instantly understood what Steven was asking. He was referring to Nina and is curious to know the news about Albert. That is why he knows what topic he should open up first. 

"No, nothing is special. If you are asking about Royal activities? They're active, though," Greg casually replied to Stevens's query. He then added after a long moment, sipping his beer. "Albert was seeing a princess. Even my Queen agreed for him to get married soon." 

"Oh? That's splendid news then!" Steven couldn't help to burst out happily. There's a glorious spark in his eyes, delighted with the news.

Greg knew that Steven treats Albert as his rival in Nina's heart. 

"Yeah. That is why Prince Albert met and had dinner with different princesses and noble daughters lately," said Greg.

"How about Nina? She surely learned about it?" Steven asked curiously, anxious what Greg's response to him. Who knows what happen these passing months?

Greg chuckled before he replied. "Nina has nothing to do about Albert's marriage. They never have a relationship, and Nina turned him down many times. She has no care if Albert gets married so soon."

He knew it was what Steven wanted to hear. He watched the guy in the corner of his eyes, and he saw the pleasant mood displaying in Steven's face. And then, Greg remembered to ask Steven about Harry, so he mentions him. 

"Where's Harry? Isn't he on a break too?" Greg waited for Steven to reply. Peering at him, Steven's face displayed with an amusing expression. Greg creased his brows.

"Nah. He has no interest in coming as he prefers to spend Christmas with his girlfriend, of course." 

Steven's reply made Greg astounded for a minute. 'Harry has a girlfriend?'

It confused him. 'Is that true?' 

It seems like, he could not convince himself. Even if Harry was silent all the time, as a man, he could sense that Harry likes Nina. His secret glances at Nina are evidence that he likes her, but Harry seemed timid to show it. Unlike Steven, who is obvious and expresses his interests, Nina, very much. 

Came back to his senses, Greg clears his throat. "So, Harry has a girlfriend," Greg mumbled in a low voice, more likely convincing himself from the news he heard. "Who's the lucky girl?" 

Steven shrugs a shoulder, seems uninterested in the topic. 

"It was a cousin of my senior. I don't know if you remember Sam Muller back in the Match." Steven uttered after he finished his bottle. 

"Hmm..." Greg, who strives to be interested, racks his head, who is Sam Muller. "I think I will remember his face once I meet him again." 

"Well... I'm happy for Harry. I tell you, Kristina is hot." Steven pushes a grin saying this.

Greg shook his head. How dare this guy talk like that to his brother's girlfriend? But knowing Steven, this guy has a shameless mouth. 

Steven sat up, heading back to the kitchen. He asked, "you want another bottle?" 

"Sure! But it will be the last one. Still daytime." 

"Yeah."

"So, what is your plan tonight?" Asked Greg after Steven handed him another bottle. 

"Nina plans to go shopping tonight. So come with us!" 

"Are you sure?" 

"Hm?" Steven paused from gulping the beer, waited for Greg to elaborate on his question. 

"Surely, you flew here to date my cousin and not just to hang out with me?" 

Through his teasing tone, Greg saw how Steven tore a wide smile where his eyes, glowing as well. 

"Yeah." He concurred, and Steven went on. "But originally they planned to go shopping when I arrived. Nina postpones it tonight after my invitation to have lunch together," he explained. 

Greg nodded and beamed. He could comprehend how proud the guy shared the part lunch together. Too obvious how Steven is in love with his cousin. A man who travels this far on snowy days proves he would take any risk to be with his love. 

He has the same determination as Steven. However, he has no wealth like Steven's family to see Korin at any time. 

Greg is feeling down with the thought, which Steven notices the sadness in his eyes. He asked, "What's the matter, Greg?" 

Shaking head, Greg pushes a cheerful smile. "Nothing, I just remembered someone." 

Steven was gaping at him with intent, which turned into a teasing look later. Greg instantly understood. He blushes, realizing late. 

"You flush," Steven teases the guy. 

Greg lowered his head.. He contemplated for a moment before he raised his chin and confessed to Steven.