Chapter 188

“Just grab a beer and join in, Gwendolyn! No need to be shy!”

Gwendolyn found herself in a bind, her eyes darting toward Howard with a silent plea for rescue. She really was at a loss

“Mr. Chadwick…”

“You can’t tum down good company, Howard said softly

With no other cholce, Gwendolyn resigned herself to the situation.

The pair of champagne flutes were already filled with a light ale, which was just enough for a quick sip.

“Cheers!”

Her lips pursed with nerves, Gwendolyn clutched the champagne flute and looked over at Howard. Howard guided her hand around his arm, his eyes locked on hers.

At that moment, Gwendolyn felt a sudden surge of confidence, her eyes fluttering shut as she took a sip of the champagne.

It was a sharp and tingling sensation.

The liquid made its way down her throat, but the warmth it left was sweet.

had lacked ceremony, the clinking of

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perhaps the champagne was

champagne flute, her arm still raised, gazing through the

room chuckled

anything so seriously, not even back in the day…..

he’s

be shy. Gwendolyn, We’re all

words while only Ryan sat to the side, scoffing,

remark shifted the mood.

Ryan stood up. “I’ve

pick up? Everyone’s already here.”

held a certain prestige from gotable families. The Gonzalez family might not

and Gwendolyn, “He’s probably acting up again. Don’t mind him. He’s got too much pride, always spoiling the

Ryan’s disdain, perhaps even

said, “If you don’t want to stay, we can

“But…”

for him to catch up with

chat more with them? I’m fine

was considering Howard’s

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