Desires Die Hard

Chapter 240

The tense atmosphere swiftly subsided as the other designers clinked glasses.

Carol returned to her seat and drank by herself angrily. Tammy did not want to appear too close to Carol in front of everyone. She did not want Jake to make things difficult for her if she wanted to jump ship and work for EU Designs.

She cautiously kept a distance from Carol.

After eating for an hour, they finished dinner and proceeded to go drinking. They drew lots and decided to go to one of the most popular clubs in town called Lavo.

Anya planned on going home right after dinner to see her children. Since Jake and the other designers, who had changed their opinions of her insisted she stayed, she could only go to Lavo with them.

Lavo was very popular with the youngsters. Most of its clientele consisted of people from rich families or celebrities.

Of course, common folk visited the club as well. Since they were unable to spend as much money, they rarely came.

Jake was determined to give them the time of their lives tonight, so he generously spent $5000 for a private booth. Along with all the drinks, Jake spent over $20 000.

had an annual income of $45 000, $20 000

designer commission added up to about $100 000 income per

flinch when he spent the money, especially since he was

was more than happy to splash out as long as Anya

her ears so hard that her eardrums nearly split. She preferred a quiet ambiance. Since everyone was so happy tonight and she was already here, she decided to blend in.

to revel in

a bottle of juice for Anya and handed it to her warmly. “It will be late by the time we

tonight.” Anya did not want to cause any misunderstanding by taking

ride from Jake

to confess his love to her tonight and said gently, “It’s too late. I’m worried

turn down my offer. I’m really worried about you going back alone

She genuinely did not want a ride from

friend to pick me up. It

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