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.

lacked ceremony, the clinking of glasses,

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crossed Gwendolyn, perhaps the champagne

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

chuckled at the

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

like he’s

shy. Gwendolyn, We’re all easy to get along with.”

their comforting words while only Ryan sat to the side, scoffing, “Looks like you’ve totally erased your ex

shifted the

missing a beat, Ryan stood up. “I’ve

pick up? Everyone’s already

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

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

disdain, perhaps

you don’t want to stay, we can

“But…”

was rare for him to catch up

replied, “I want to stay here. Mr. Chadwick, why don’t you chat more with them? I’m fine

was considering Howard’s

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