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.’

booze is this? Got any Dom Perignon?”

shook his head. “We

said, sliding over a black card. “Spare no

sensing the vibe from this group clearly not your average patrons – the

Leanne, “Curtis likes this

his mouth and lowering his voice, he added,

glass,

lights of the bar concealed her flushed face. She

guys talking about?” Joy leaned in, curious.

responded quickly.

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of his eyebrow, draped one leg over the other. “Secrets between me and Leanne are none

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not bad at heart, especially loyal to Curtis like a true brother.

your words,” Jeremy

proverbial rebel, shot back, “Now

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