Chapter 288 Childhood Friends

Sierra was caught off guard by Theo's teasing, and her embarrassment quickly turned into irritation. Glaring at him, she stubbornly denied, "Who's feeling guilty? Not me."

Watching her feign ignorance, Theo tightened his grip on her hand.

The closer they got to the private room, the more anxious she became. She kept adjusting her outfit, unsure how to face Theo's friends. She also worried they might be like Benson's circle-people who enjoyed stirring up trouble and making inappropriate jokes at her expense.

Sensing her slowing down, Theo glanced at her with curiosity. When he caught the emotions hidden in her eyes, he reassured her, "Don't worry. It's just a few childhood friends-no one else.

"If· you feel uncomfortable, we can leave anytime."

She let out a breath of relief and nodded with a smile.

Theo's heart softened when he saw her obedient demeanor. He reached out and gently patted the top of her head.

To ease her nerves, he casually introduced his friends as they walked. Sierra hadn't expected him to be so considerate, and the more she listened, the more relaxed she felt.

had

had never seen it before. It was

stares around her. She quickly raised a hand, a little awkward but still polite.

in a white casual suit and a pink floral shirt, Douglas Brown, laughed like a sly fox. He glanced between the two and teased, "Theo, where'd

greeting had been a

she started feeling unsure of herself, Theo reached over and helped her remove her coat.

arms, letting him take it off. It wasn't until he hung up her coat that

right next to hers, and as he looked at the two matching colors, a faint smile

the room watched his actions, and their eyes nearly popped out of

Was this... Theo?

least patience, couldn't hold back. He blurted out

been about to guide Sierra to her seat, froze for a second. Then, as a chill radiated from his body, he barked, "You should fuck

an exaggerated sigh of relief. "Now that's more

server and mentioned, "Bring a glass of

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