After the divorce, he begged

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Chapter 32

Hearing some juicy gossip was one thing–it felt great. But when it was the kind that could blow up, even making a clean exit became a challenge.

“Jeffrey, I think that was just a friendly hug between old friends. No need to read too much into it,” Stanley said, trying to lighten the mood and catch his breath.

Gregory thought, ‘Maybe you should just stop talking”

Clearly missing Jeffrey’s icy glare, Stanley went on, “Besides, you and Rebecca have been married with kids for years. Ian’s crush is ancient history by now.”

Worried about getting dragged into the mess, Gregory asked seriously, “Mr. Garcia, are you thirsty?”

“Nope,” Stanley blurted out defensively.

Gripping the wheel with a sweaty hand, Gregory insisted, “I think you’re thirsty.”

Finally feeling the tension ease a bit, Stanley muttered, “Jeffrey, what’s wrong with your assistant? First he blocks me from leaving, and now he’s trying to force water on me.”

Jeffrey turned slowly toward him. “I think you’re thirsty, too.”

“I-” Stanley’s words caught in his throat under Jeffrey’s dangerous look.

‘What was I thinking? Lactually believed I was getting through to him,‘ Stanley thought.

Heart pounding, he grabbed a water bottle and sat back down obediently. “Well, if you say I’m thirsty, then I’m thirsty,” he

said.

Jeffrey looked away, his eyes darkening. ‘lan? I’ve almost forgotten this guy,‘ he thought.

The car continued down the street before following Rebecca and lan into an upscale restaurant. Through the window, Jeffrey watched the two step inside, laughing and chatting closely. His lips tightened into a cold, thin line.

Silence hung heavy in the car. Neither Stanley nor Gregory dared to speak.

Jeffrey glanced at the restaurant and asked, “Who owns this place?”

Stanley looked blank. ‘How am I supposed to know? It’s my first time here, too.‘

“It’s under one of the Garcia Group subsidiaries,” Gregory answered smoothly, relieved he’d anticipated the question.

gaze shifted

froze. ‘Seriously? I didn’t even do anything–how did

pulled out his phone and said, “I’ll call the manager and have lan thrown out. And blacklist him from every Garcia property.

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what to do,” Stanley said, frustrated. He could easily figure out what Jeffrey wanted, except when it came to this kind of thing, Gregory always got Jeffrey

private room,” Jeffrey said, his tone cool and detached. “Romantic setting. During the meal, send in red roses and an engagement ring. Make sure Rebecca knows

Gregory was confused.

“You’re helping your rival

I’ll help him say

to ask if he’d lost his mind when it suddenly

from Jeffrey not finalized, if lan

deeply disrespectful–treating her like someone who’d entertain a

a killer move,‘

it that way?” he asked, jumping

knew Rebecca better than

turned someone down, she wouldn’t even stay friends. She believed she owed them something if she couldn’t return their feelings–better to end it clean than to

had known Rebecca since childhood, was

to her.

said, suddenly energized and having completely forgotten his earlier decision

“No need,” Jeffrey replied.

looked at him,

the car. “I’m coming with

to Gregory that he was going to get a front–row seat

returned a polite smile. Somehow, he had a feeling Stanley wasn’t heading for

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the restaurant manager and quickly explained the plan. With Jeffrey here, he double–checked every detail to

the end, Stanley whispered, “If Rebecca turns down the flowers, just glance at the card and pretend it was delivered to

over at

manager stared back,

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