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.

had stopped answering her calls. If Leanna hadn't mentioned the Sapphire Hotel often housed big shots, she wouldn't have thought of coming and trying her luck. "I'm going to the bathroom. You go ahead and check the menu," Leanna

replied, eagerly waiting for Leanna

was gone, an executive at

asked, drawing everyone's gaze

was dressed in the evening gown Juan had given her, looking mature and elegant. She had accompanied him to various events, so

he would introduce her to some big shots. Shelia had even conversed with every

the bosses remarked, "Mr. Nichols,

assumed Shelia had been

walked over and said, Didn't expect to meet everyone here. Let me toast

table, about to pour some wine, when Juan coldly interjected, "Put the glass

at his words, and all the playful laughter

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

to drink, buy your own," Juan said icily, not

softening. "Are you

his sleeve, but his frown

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