Chapter 723:

Bethany barely resisted rolling her eyes. Did he even need to ask? The answer was obvious—Ryan and Verena weren’t exactly welcome here.

Vincent, ever the diplomat, forced a polite smile. “Of course not. Have a seat.”

He was the only one willing to break the awkward silence. After all, they were still “friends” with Ryan and Verena on the surface. While no one would have invited them, turning them away now wasn’t an option.

Verena chose her seat carefully, sliding into a chair next to Vincent and keeping a noticeable distance from Lucas.

Despite this, Ryan and Verena’s sudden arrival had undoubtedly dampened the mood. The lively conversations that had filled the room earlier fizzled out, leaving only an awkward silence in their wake.

stood and approached Belinda. Stopping in front of her, Verena held the glass up with a steady hand. “Ms. Wright, I’d like to propose a toast, to apologize

twitched slightly. She lazily lifted her gaze, casting a sidelong glance at Verena,

moment, you know, so I wouldn’t have regrets. I never

favorite is

remained impassive, betraying no

a puzzle began to fall into place. They remembered

it all

“Ms. Wright, I am truly sorry.

tipped her head back and downed her glass of wine in

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