Leanne couldn't come up with an excuse fast enough.

Feeling indignant, Selina puffed out her chest. "What's the big deal? I've got my uses, too."

"Oh please, you're nowhere near as useful as Curtis."

"Well, I'm more useful than you!"

And with that, the bickering began anew. Leanne quietly backed away from the battlefield, opting instead to watch the drama unfold from a safe distance.

Curtis had been busy these past few days. The layoff controversy at SolidAxis Engineering didn't just determine the success of their IPO plans in New York. It also threatened to cast a shadow over ElitePinnacle.

The PR team at SolidAxis Engineering struggled to manage the crisis, but President Brian had immense trust in Curtis. Acting on his advice, the company swiftly released its financial reports, addressing the issue head-on. Thanks to ElitePinnacle's intervention, the situation was quickly defused To express his gratitude, President Brian flew to Stonebridge to dine with Curtis, who wrapped up the meal early to join the party at Majestic Meadows, already in full swing.

Entering under the cover of night, he was immediately greeted, "Hey, Curtis!"

Looking around, he asked, "Where's Leanne?"

and the others went upstairs for some

way up, Joy's boisterous laughter echoing through

"Don't

night for Leanne,

and dressed in a black tee and joggers, Devin found playing cards with them rather dull.

firm believer in playing by the rules,

the slightly ajar door swung

unbuttoned at the collar, revealing a pair of lengthy

card table, he

tried

couldn't help but gloat. "She hasn't won

into a smile, teasingly remarking, "Had I arrived any later,

not that bad," Leanne protested, "I don't play high

losses were due

"Look at

settled behind her, casually crossing his legs. "Let's see how you're losing

hardly ever played cards, only joining in to make up the numbers for

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