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.

gaze shifted

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

and said, “I’ll call the manager and have lan thrown out. And blacklist him from

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He could easily figure out what Jeffrey wanted,

room,” Jeffrey said, his tone cool and detached. “Romantic setting. During the

Gregory was confused.

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

him say it,” Jeffrey replied, his

if he’d lost his mind when it suddenly

about Rebecca’s principles. With her divorce from Jeffrey not finalized, if lan

the surface, it looked romantic. But in reality, it was deeply disrespectful–treating her like someone who’d entertain a proposal while still

a killer move,‘ Stanley

it that way?” he asked, jumping on the

He knew Rebecca better

believed she owed them something if she

since childhood, was

to her.

said, suddenly energized and having completely forgotten his earlier decision to stay away

“No need,” Jeffrey replied.

looked at him,

out of the car. “I’m coming with

get a front–row seat for the drama while Gregory had

had a feeling Stanley wasn’t heading for some juicy gossip–more like straight into

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charged ahead without a second thought. He grabbed the restaurant manager and quickly explained the plan. With Jeffrey here, he double–checked every detail to make sure nothing could

turns down the flowers, just glance

looked over

manager stared

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