After the divorce, he begged

Chapter 32

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.

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do anything–how did I still

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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

setting. During the meal, send in red roses and an engagement

Gregory was confused.

in disbelief. “You’re helping your rival make a move

I’ll help him say it,” Jeffrey replied, his voice

his mind when it

principles. With her divorce from Jeffrey not finalized, if lan

romantic. But in reality, it was deeply disrespectful–treating her like someone who’d

a killer move,‘ Stanley

Rebecca doesn’t see it that way?” he asked, jumping on the gossip train. “She and

didn’t answer. He knew

she wouldn’t even stay friends. She believed she owed them something if she couldn’t return their feelings–better to

childhood, was already

to her.

brief the manager,” Stanley said, suddenly energized and having completely forgotten his earlier decision to stay away from drama. “I’ll update you when

“No need,” Jeffrey replied.

at him,

out of the

going to get a front–row seat for the

a polite smile. Somehow, he had a feeling Stanley

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and quickly explained the plan. With

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

over at

manager stared

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