Dumping Ex and Spoiled by Mr. Hopkins by Amber Apple
Chapter 12

Chapter 12: Like a

Fierce Beast

Focused on Its

Desired Prey

“It’s just… we haven’t exchanged numbers,” Grayson pulled out his phone, unlocked it, and handed it to Lexie, saying, “So, you can call me when

you have time to hang out

with my grandma.”

Lexie looked at the man’s

serious expression, a hint of

a playful smile appearing on

her l*ps. “Since I promised

Elizabeth, I won’t go back on

my word.”

“Of course, I know you won’t

go back on your word,” Grayson said. “I appreciate that you take the time to accompany her. I am truly grateful, and I’ll do my best

to play the role of a good driver for you, Ms. Baily.”

He thanked Lexie and made

it clear why he wanted her

contact info. But what really got to Lexie was how much he trusted her-it just

warmed her heart.

She hesitated for a moment,

took the phone, and entered

her number.

“Let’s also connect on

WhatsApp, Facebook, and

Instagram.” Grayson said the

next moment.

Lexie, “…

She could tell this guy had some other agenda, but Grayson’s cool vibe didn’t

scream secret motives.

She sighed lightly and

compromised.

Grayson made a call, heard her phone ring, and then

hung up. “This is my phone

number. Please save it, Ms.

Baily.”

Under Grayson’s gaze, Lexie

saved the number. “Mr.

Hopkins, is there anything

else?”

She couldn’t figure out the

man’s intentions, but she could sense a subtle attempt from him. Her gut feeling told her that it might be

better to keep some distance

from this man.

As clever as Grayson was, he

couldn’t miss the deliberate

distance in her words. .

“My intentions, Ms. Baily, haven’t you already guessed

a bit?” Grayson stared at her, his dark eyes shimmering with a mysterious glow. “Grandma said that pursuing a woman requires 100% sincerity, learning to humble oneself, being proactive,

considerate, and, most

importantly, being

committed. The rest will be

revealed in due course, but

Ms. Baily, have you not

sensed my proactiveness already?”

Upon hearing his words,

Lexie’s brow twitched.

She didn’t expect Grayson to be so straightforward. It

made her feel a bit at a loss.

“Mr. Hopkins, I don’t get it.” Lexie’s eyes subtly dodged,

determined to act as if she

didn’t understand.

Right now, she wasn’t planning on dealing with the

guy in front of her, and she

definitely wasn’t up for

jumping into a new

relationship.

Moreover, she and Grayson

had only just met.

“Ms. Baily, you should easily .

notice my grandma’s fondness for you,” Grayson

stared at her without

blinking, his eyes carrying a

deep and meaningful glint.

“The most crucial thing is that I appreciate you.”

His words were

straightforward, leaving no

room for Lexie to feign

ignorance.

Lexie’s heart did a little flip

when their eyes met

unexpectedly.

Avoiding eye contact, she

blurted out, “I hope you

don’t mind me being..

upfront, Mr. Hopkins, but your decision feels a bit sudden. We barely know

each other, and I’m not

looking to jump into a new relationship at the moment.”

She didn’t know enough

about the man in front of

her, but most men were proud and self-assured.

Faced with a direct rejection,

many would feel

embarrassed and leave

disappointed.

“To know more, we have to .

fixed on Lexie, and his deep

black eyes concealed a subtle sharpness, like a fierce beast

focused on its desired prey.