Chapter 2398

Jason furrowed his brow but went with Jewel's preference, skipping the cream puffs and only picking up a box of durian-flavored pastries.

Once they were heading back, he handed the paper bag to Jewel, "It's chilly out here, better to enjoy these back inside!"

The girl with Jewel exaggerated her tone, "Wow, talk about playing favorites, huh? Got something for Jewel and left me and Sophia out in the cold!"

Hearing this, Sophia turned around, catching Jason's gaze. She quickly smiled, "I'm not hungry, actually. My mom's been on my case about gaining weight over the holidays, so I think I'll skip the snacks tonight." Finnian chimed in, "You're not overweight at all. Your mom just means she's been cooking up a storm, and you've been enjoying home cooking more than usual."

After a bit of laughter, their ride-share pulled up.

Jewel and Jason waved goodbye, "See ya around."

Jason simply nodded.

Sophia was genuinely surprised at this point. She knew Jason well enough to know that aside from work, he hardly ever chatted with girls over the phone. Had something changed between them after tonight? She bid farewell to the others, got into the car, and took a seat next to Jason in the back.

Jason, having had a few drinks, leaned back, feeling a bit dizzy, and pretended to rest.

silence, "What do you think will happen to Bradon and

the bridge of his nose, replying in a low voice, "I've made some calls. They'll be facing multiple charges and

me some

turned to look at her, a hint of tension in his eyes,

unease and simply said, "Zoey brought up that charity event, the one where I met Robin. Turns out, things weren't as I saw them." She relayed the truth

at herself, "It's ridiculous. I fell for a complete fraud, idolized him for

you know now, better late than

frustrated, "I

you heard it?" Jason

honest, "Angry,

it hurt?"

a moment, Sophia shook her head, "Not

eyes softened, "Silly, don't be mad. Maybe this is

Sophia muttered, looking down, "I

through a whole relationship cycle: from crush, to love, to break-up. Only after did you learn the truth, which helped you move on from the pain." Jason fixed his gaze on

his words, her eyes

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