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.

ceremony, the clinking of glasses, and

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crossed Gwendolyn, perhaps

held the champagne flute, her arm still raised, gazing through the dim light

chuckled at the

seen Howard take anything so seriously, not even

like he’s

all easy to get along with.”

Ryan sat to the side, scoffing,

remark shifted

a beat, Ryan stood up.

to pick up? Everyone’s already here.”

The Gonzalez family

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

Ryan’s disdain, perhaps

“If you don’t want to stay, we can

“But…”

him to catch

“I want to stay here. Mr. Chadwick, why don’t you chat more with them? I’m fine sitting here. It’s all quite fascinating to

considering

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