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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 to

anything–how did I still end

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

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still stared at him,

carefully. “Mr. Hanson isn’t that petty,

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easily figure out what Jeffrey wanted, except

and detached. “Romantic setting. During the meal, send in red roses and an engagement ring. Make sure Rebecca knows it’s

Gregory was confused.

“You’re helping your rival make a move on

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

if he’d lost his mind when it

had heard about Rebecca’s principles. With her divorce from Jeffrey not finalized, if lan suddenly confessed and proposed, she’d

deeply disrespectful–treating her like someone who’d entertain

killer

that way?” he asked, jumping on

knew Rebecca

wouldn’t even stay friends. She believed she owed them something if

was already aware of the situation, so

to her.

having completely forgotten his earlier decision to stay away from drama.

“No need,” Jeffrey replied.

looked at

the car. “I’m coming with

Stanley said. Before leaving, he bragged to Gregory that he was going to get a front–row seat for the drama while Gregory had

Somehow, he had a feeling Stanley wasn’t heading for

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

the flowers, just glance at the

over

manager stared back,