Chapter 28

Scott sparkled his eyes with obsession as he eagerly approached Gwendolyn, “Hey, Gwendolyn,”

Mamie put on her harmless face and took her hand with feigned affection, “Everyone’s here already, just waiting on you, Scott here wouldn’t start without you.”

Gwendolyn turned and asked, “Didn’t we say 6:30 for the meetup?” She wasn’t even late.

“Always punctual, Gwendolyn, Let’s head on in.” Scott, ever the gentleman, held the private dining room door open for her. “Saved you the best seat.”

Gwendolyn found herself seated between Mamie and Scott,

As she settled in, the others in the room gave her varied looks,

The timid ones whispered among themselves, while the bolder voices didn’t hesitate, “Gwendolyn, that dress looks like the latest spring collection and must’ve cost a pretty penny. Who got it for you?”

Her voice was soft and slow, “My family picked it out for me.” Roselind had also bought her a few things recently.

Someone snickered, “Family, huh? Guess sugar daddies count as family.”

“Your country grandma couldn’t afford to give…”

“Let’s not get distracted, folks. Time to eat,” Scott cut in with a warning glare, quelling the gossip hounds. After all, no one wanted to risk Scott’s wrath.

photos and boasting to friends on social media,

got Gwendolyn a drink and comforted her, “They’re just jealous you snagged

holding her drink.

cash? I’ve got some savings, happy to lend you

front of Gwendolyn, Mamie always played the good

need, I can manage,” Gwendolyn replied quietly, continuing her meal and sipping

alcoholic content was subtle, which tasted

and her head heavy. Gwendolyn shook

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Mamle, “I’m going to the

said with a sly smile curling her lips. She knew Gwendolyn had a keen nose and

way out, leaning against the corridor wall for support. Her phone buzzed in her sweater

caller ID, her mind fuzzy, she answered,

and vulnerable like a kitten ready to be

amidst

asked Howard in his

need to go home, Looks like I can’t quite walk straight,” she

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