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.

clinking of glasses, and a grand reception.

F =

Gwendolyn, perhaps the champagne was getting to her head.

raised, gazing through

room chuckled at the

seriously,

he’s

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

while only Ryan sat to the side,

shifted

Ryan stood up. “I’ve got

going to pick up? Everyone’s already here.”

them, 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 the Capital,

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

nodded, feeling Ryan’s disdain, perhaps even hatred towards

said, “If you

“But…”

was rare for him to catch

you chat more with them? I’m fine sitting here. It’s all quite

considering

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