Chapter 224

“I wasn’t look for him,” Leanne said, diverting her gaze.

Devin, ever the social butterfly, didn’t wait for an invite to join their table; he just plopped down with his usual flair.

Not only did he seat himself, but he also gestured for others to join.

Joy, momentarily forgetting her complaints, stood with hands on hips, glaring. “Did we say you could sit here?”

Devin scoffed. “In Stonebridge, I’ve never needed permission to sit anywhere.”

Joy retorted, “Why don’t you go sit on Curtis’ head then?”

Caught off guard, Devin had to think fast. “If you think you’re brave enough to sit on Leanne’s head, well, I can play that game, too.”

Leanne couldn’t help but ponder Joy’s proposition, feeling a mix of amusement and resignation. “…Just sit down.”

“I can’t believe I couldn’t out-argue him,” Joy muttered, clearly annoyed. “Must be Austin throwing me off my game!”

Devin glanced at the drink menu with disdain, finding none to his, or as he put it, ‘Mr. Perez’s standards.’

of bottom-shelf booze is

head.

sliding over

but sensing the vibe from this group clearly not your average

leaned towards Leanne, “Curtis likes this champagne.”

voice, he added, “He says it reminds him

cocktail glass, her ears burning with embarrassment.

flushed face. She gritted her teeth, “You didn’t have to tell me that.”

talking about?” Joy leaned

responded

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one leg over the other. “Secrets between me and Leanne are none

realized too late that his comment

but not bad at heart, especially loyal to Curtis like a true brother. He wasn’t trying to make

words,” Jeremy

rebel, shot back, “Now you’re lecturing

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