Chapter 0199

Alexander slipped away unnoticed, and Amber’s old classmates were too wrapped up in their revelry to care. They were toasting and laughing, lost in the joy of the reunion. Gael, in particular, was laying it on thick with Amber, egging her on to drink.

“I’ve had enough.” Amber protested.

The clock was inching toward eight, and the party was winding down. Amber’s cheeks were flushed with a rosy glow from the wine as she gently refused Gael. “Alex is waiting for me downstairs. It’s about time we all

called it a night.”

With that, she made to leave.

“Come on, we don’t see each other that often. What’s the rush?” Gael protested.

He darted from the table and blocked Amber’s path, his eyes smoldering as he swept over her. “Amber, the

night’s not over. I’ve got us a spot at Rectewald Mall for some karaoke. I snagged a VIP room-the sound

system’s top-notch!”

“Rectewald Mall?”

classmates’ ears perked up, and they swarmed closer, buzzing with

private room at Rectewald

smug as he soaked in their

to book a

company public, catapulting it to worth in the 1.5 billion. Thanks to that, Gael had just

the city’s

karaoke setup was all thanks to his

was Mister Hardy’s pride

pulled some strings

to Amber, he puffed his chest confidently. “And Amber, I’m not just blowing smoke. If the Chesire family ever wants to branch out to Province Town,

the way!”

paused, her mind racing. New Chesire Group’s roadmap had them expanding from Woolpackton to the entire province, and eventually nationwide. A partnership with Rectewald Mall could be

knew you’d see

eyes lingered on Amber’s face for a moment longer than necessary, then he turned to the rest of the group, his excitement palpable. “Alright, everyone, let’s move out to

+15 BONUS

the group scattered. Some hailed cabs, others jumped into their cars, and a few adventurous souls

of Rectewald Mall, the Kingsley

fresh fruits and a colorful selection of drinks, all courtesy of Rectewald Mall. They had

a bow at

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