Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 454

That evening, Brian took everyone out to a well-known private dining spot.

The place was hidden deep within a traditional Chinese garden. Smooth stone paths stretched beneath their feet, winding through the lush scenery. Pavilions and terraces with sweeping, curved roofs were scattered artfully across the courtyard. In the center, a jade-green pond shimmered in the fading light, dotted with pale pink and white water lilies. A few koi drifted lazily through the water, leaving gentle ripples behind them. By the pond, a delicate stone bridge arched gracefully across the water.

By the time they arrived, the sky was already tinged with the colors of dusk. The last rays of sunlight spilled golden across the courtyard, bathing everything in a soft, timeless glow.

"Brian, you really know how to pick a spot. This place is gorgeous," Olivia said, grinning.

Brian smiled. "It's owned by a friend of mine. It's not even open to the public."

Sabrina shot him a sideways look, her voice cool. "Another one of your female friends?"

Brian hurried to explain, "No way. His name's Eason. Definitely a guy."

"He's back in town?" George asked.

Brian nodded. "Yeah, he just got back and opened this place—serves Huaiyang cuisine. The food's amazing."

bridge and wandered through the garden, chatting as they walked. The whole place was huge, designed like

before? With who?" Sabrina's tone was laced with

she got jealous. She looked so cute it made his

just me and Eason. No

to satisfy

know Eason?" she asked, turning to

was Brian's classmate in college same year as us. Went abroad after

"Oh."

the food was already set

order," Brian said, pulling out a chair. "These are all their signature dishes. Figured you'd all be tired and hungry after

at you, always so thoughtful,"

"Brian, you're

out a chair for his girlfriend Tracey, who

He took the

side, while Joshua and Allison settled in

around. "Wait, all the food's here, but where's Eason? I'll give him