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 a grand reception.

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crossed Gwendolyn, perhaps

still raised, gazing through the dim light at the striking man before

room chuckled at

so seriously, not even back in the

like he’s

all easy to

sat to the side, scoffing, “Looks

shifted

beat, Ryan stood up. “I’ve got

to pick up? Everyone’s already

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

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

Ryan’s disdain, perhaps even hatred towards her.

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

“But…”

to

chat more with

considering

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