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.

night had lacked ceremony, the clinking of glasses, and a grand

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crossed Gwendolyn, perhaps the champagne

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

the room chuckled at

never seen Howard take anything so seriously, not

like he’s invested.”

Gwendolyn, We’re all easy

sat to the side,

remark shifted

beat, Ryan stood up. “I’ve got to

pick up?

certain prestige from gotable families. The Gonzalez family might not mean much in Bayridge City, but it carried weight

expression, explaining to Howard and Gwendolyn, “He’s probably acting up again. Don’t mind him.

nodded, feeling Ryan’s disdain, perhaps even

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

“But…”

him to

Chadwick, why don’t you chat more with them? I’m fine

was considering Howard’s

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