Kate had prepared a whole table full of desserts in honor of Diana's presence. There were all kinds of desserts on the table: hot chocolate cake, lemon cheesecake, apple crumble, and a platter of delightful looking cookies. The air was filled with the gorgeous, sweet smells. Diana could feel her mouth watering.

At this time, Sybil took out one dining chair and said, "Miss Anderson, come sit down, please."

It seemed like this girl thought she was the hostess. Yet despite this inappropriate behavior, Diana just couldn't hate someone with such an infectious personality.

In order not to let Kate and Brian notice her emotions, Diana sat down and picked up a piece of cake.

"Aren't you joining us?" Sybil reached out her hand to pull Brian down to the chair.

"I don't like sweet things," he replied gruffly.

"Well, this cookie is not too sweet." Sybil laughed, then picked up the cookie and put it to Brian's mouth.

He was about to refuse when Sybil's eyes are staring intensely at him. Brian suddenly understood that this whole thing was one of Sybil's tricks. Glancing at Diana's confused look, Brian opened his mouth and ate the cookie straight from Sybil's hand.

Diana was sad after seeing how they were together. She had never thought that Brian would listen to a girl's words and do what she asked. Maybe this girl was the one Brian loved.

Observing Sybil and Brian's actions, Kate couldn't help laughing.

"I know cookies are your favorite, Sybil, but leave some for someone else! Treat Miss Anderson well, please."

Kate's kind words made Diana feel even sadder. It was clear that Kate viewed Sybil and Brian as being close to her. Meanwhile, she was just the "guest."

Weighed down by her thoughts, Diana was no longer in the mood to eat, despite how much she loved the desserts Kate had made.

"Sorry, I am not hungry now. I don't want anything," she said politely.

Judging by Diana's reaction, Sybil knew her trick had succeeded. She was about to tell Diana the truth when Brian coughed to interrupt her, "Diana, come outside with me please. I have something to tell you," he said.

Diana didn't know what to do.

Luckily, Kate smiled and said, "It's okay. You two go and have a chat. I also want to talk with Sybil."

As Diana now had no reason to refuse, she followed Brian out to the garden.

The flowers were in full bloom and let out a strong perfume, even with such beautiful surroundings, Diana still couldn't feel happy. Instead, she felt pity for herself, looking at those colorful flowers. Only the rich could afford such beauty. She was like a small unmentionable daisy in a sea of wonderful splendor.

So, Brian had never loved her. How wrong she'd been! How shameful to think he could ever love her.

But how could she blame Brian? Sybil was gorgeous, cute, outgoing… she was certainly better than Carol.

And judging from her clothes, she was also a lady from a rich family. She was undoubtedly a good match for Brian.

"What are you thinking about?" Brian asked.

"Nothing," Diana murmured.

"I can see you are worried about something. You can tell me…"

Although Brian was trying to be caring, the message Diana had sent to him yesterday was still ..

Diana fell into silence for a while, and then finally replied, "I was wrong for what happened yesterday. I am sorry. However, you were very rude to me in your message, so I guess we are even now. But please, let's just stop being so mean to each other."

"I was rude? When? You were the one that was rude to me!" Brian changed his look.

Diana wanted to forget what had happened yesterday, but she couldn't accept Brian's defense of his actions.

"So you're saying I'm lying? You didn't send me a message?" Diana's face turned red.

"You want to talk about the message? That was all you!"

Diana felt Brian was going back to his usual, impolite self. She sneered at him and walked away.

"Where are you going?" Brian yelled.

But Diana didn't answer him. Instead, she sulked and walked off further into the garden.

Brian wore a cold look and chased after her. He grabbed her arm and pulled her back. He had to understand what was going on!

"What are you doing?" Diana shouted angrily. She tried to shake him off, but he tightened his grip till Diana cried out in pain, shit? Are you a rich and powerful man, shit? You are a rich and powerful man while I am just an ordinary college student. I beg you to leave me alone, please!"

"Have I ever led you into any trouble? You are the person that starts the fight every time!" Brian was so angry that he almost laughed in despair.

His words hurt Diana. After a while, she took a deep breath and poured out everything she wanted to say.

"Brian! I have had enough of you! You lie to me over and over again and act as if you like me. In fact, you don't even respect me! You look down on me, and you look down on my friends. Why do you even care?!"

Brian was stunned. He wanted to explain, but he didn't know how to even begin.

So then why did you scold me like a little naïve sometimes, but I am not a fool. You asked me to act as your girlfriend to lie to your mother, you broke into Kyle's house… and that's just in the last week! Sometimes it doesn't matter what your intentions are; your actions are just wrong."

Brian was stubborn but hearing the truth in her words, he couldn't be angry anymore.

Diana brushed her cheek and sighed heavily.

"I know that I am not beautiful, and I'm not rich. But I am not a tool for you to use for fun. I am a person, not a toy."

Diana was furious at first, but that had now turned to sadness. When she said all those things out loud, she realized that there were so many misunderstandings between Brian and her.

"No, it's not like that." Brian finally interrupted Diana.

Diana was the one to feel stunned this time. She raised her head and looked up at Brian, who was looking earnestly back at her. Diana hoped that this time, Brian could say what she needed to hear.

"I never view you as a tool or a toy. And I do respect you."

Judging from Brian's serious look, Diana knew he was telling the truth. But somehow, she just couldn't bring herself to believe it.

"As for my mother, I didn't mean to lie to you. I wanted to introduce you to her. I'm sorry about that. And about Kyle… he really is not the kind man you think. I worry about you being with him so much, that's why I broke into his house."

Diana was astonished. Was this the real Brian? The bossy, arrogant Brian?

Still, Diana couldn't help asking, "So then why did you scold me like that in your message yesterday?"