A deal with the devil

Chapter 78

When Shirley entered the private room, she found only Nancy inside.

“You’re here. St.” Nancy said with a quick glance at Shirley before taking another drink.

Shirley frowned slightly and sat beside her Nancy poured her a glass of wine and smiled faintly. “Drink Tonight, we don’t stop until we’re drunk.”

Shirley drank two glasses before speaking “What’s wrong? Did something happen?”

Nancy’s demeanor was noticeably off

Nancy chuckled bitterly. “Nothing much. Samuel called Cole last night about what happened, and we had a fight”

Shirley’s face darkened. She hadn’t expected Samuel to stir things up like this. Clearly, he cared deeply for Sophia, unwilling to let her endure even the slightest grievance.

“Did you explain things to Cole?”

“He didn’t ask. He just accused me of being arrogant and self–centered. Why should I bother explaining?” Nancy replied, downing another glass.

recalled Nancy’s words from the night before. “Why do people have to

Cole and Nancy, it seemed trivial to fight over sach a small matter. But Cole’s attitude toward Nancy

wouldn’t have pumped to conclusions, blaming Nancy without asking for her

confront

He’s protecting that bitch” Nancy

could only watch Nancy silently.

who was overseas–Nancy had always been the most straightforward and carefree

student, once had a promising career ahead of her. But she gave it all up to marry Cole, becoming a

Shirley many things, including racing and marksmanship

felt an ache in

capable and independent people into irrational,

Shirley knew better than to meddle. The best she could do

drinking i

Shirley thought to intervene, but Nancy’s

glanced at the screen–it was an unfamiliar number. She tossed the phone

Nancy finally snapped, picking