Chapter 239

Outside the Sapphire Hotel, Leanna escorted Shelia inside.

"Come, have a seat," she said, finding a spot not far from where Juan was seated.

Debra, hearing Leanna's voice, spoke to Juan. "I'm going to the restroom. I'll be back soon."

"Okay," Juan replied, his eyes following her as she stood up and walked away.

Leanna leaned in, her voice reassuring as she spoke to Shella. "Today's gathering must have been overwhelming for you, right? You're just an intern. It's tough for you to join us for drinks."

Despite her comforting tone, she kept a keen eye on Shelia's expression.

Ever since Shelia entered the restaurant, her eyes had been scanning the hall, searching for Juan.

It didn't take long for her to spot him, seated amidst a group of business bosses in the center of the room. A glint appeared in Shelia's eyes.

matter what she did, she couldn't get through to Juan, Even Joe had stopped answering her calls. If Leanna hadn't mentioned the Sapphire Hotel often housed big shots, she wouldn't have

eagerly waiting for Leanna

soon as Leanna was gone, an executive at

he asked, drawing everyone's gaze

dressed in the evening gown Juan had given her, looking mature and elegant.

to some big shots. Shelia had even conversed with every one of them at

the bosses remarked, "Mr. Nichols,

had been

his gaze turning cold. Shelia, seizing the opportunity, walked over and said,

to pour some wine, when Juan coldly interjected, "Put

stiffened at his words, and all the

forced a smile and said, "Juan, it's just a

your own,"

voice softening. "Are you

his sleeve, but his

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