Chapter 186

Curtis cocked an eyebrow, a wry grin playing on his lips, “Devin’s words? Sounds like he’s asking for trouble.”

Lisa’s face soured, “No, no, it wasn’t him. Who knows who started that rumor.”

Leanne wasn’t in the mood for schmoozing, and Lisa, hitting a wall with her, turned her charms towards Curtis.

She thought Curtis wasn’t as intimidating as the rumors suggested, finding him quite approachable. And opportunities to rub elbows with the man himself were rare, and she couldn’t let this slip by.

“Mr. Curtis, let’s have a drink together.” Unfazed by the glances from the crowd, she held a bottle of red wine aloft, poised to pour into Curtis’ glass, tilting the bottle just so.

As she bent forward, her low-cut dress offered a generous view, and she made no effort to conceal her curves.

The others exchanged knowing looks, some with disdain, others eagerly awaiting the spectacle, while Leanne quietly savored her apple pie, feigning ignorance of the drama unfolding.

Curtis gestured with two fingers, effectively capping his own glass.

“No alcohol for me tonight.”

A couple of drinks, some small talk, and the timely suggestion to connect on social media, that was the unspoken rule of networking. Lisa, ever the coquette, tried to persuade him, “Did you drive here? You could always call a cab later.”

twitched, his gaze brushing past with a chill of indifference. “I flew in, actually. You

across

a stifled laugh from the room.

to save face when a group of gentlemen, hearing of Mr. Curtis’ arrival,

what brings you by?”

meal, but it’s been two months and you’re always

or stand, and he just lounged there, responding with.

your wife? From a

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polite nod, too taken aback to respond to the

aloof, suddenly perked up, picking up the glass to his left to clink. with

good eyesight then, noticing her

glass was hers, closed her mouth upon hearing his words. She didn’t want to admit she knew

“Did

who understood his words, pondered, “Is this some sort of backhanded compliment? Mocking the flattery

with Mr. Curtis’ presence, a steady stream of people

even busier

be capricious with his attention, depending on his mood

by to ensure the cuisine suited

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