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

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whimsical thought crossed Gwendolyn, perhaps the champagne was getting to

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

the room chuckled at the sight.

Howard take anything so seriously, not even

like he’s invested.”

shy. Gwendolyn, We’re all easy to

only Ryan sat to the side, scoffing, “Looks like you’ve totally erased your ex from your memory.”

remark shifted the mood.

a beat, Ryan stood up. “I’ve got to pick someone up.”

he going 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

acting up again. Don’t mind him. He’s got

perhaps even hatred towards

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

“But…”

rare for him to catch up with

replied, “I want to stay here. Mr. Chadwick, why don’t you chat

was considering Howard’s

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