Chapter 50

Cindy’s expression was nothing but arrogant, clutching onto Edward’s arm as the both of them sat down. Edward had a high and mighty air about him as well.

Wilbur frowned, irritation flaring in his chest.

It was clear that Cindy had brought her boyfriend along just to show off. It was a gathering, not a show- and–tell.

Just then, Cindy smiled and said, “Come on, guys, stop staring! Edward might be someone of status, but he’s my boyfriend. There’s no need to act so awkwardly.

The words sounded polite, but the implication was less so.

Everyone was speechless. In the end, someone got up and poured everyone a glass of wine. Those who did not drink got tea instead.

After that, Ryan Swan, the previous class monitor, raised his glass. “It’s a rare occasion that all of us are free enough to get together. Let’s drink to that. The night’s still young.”

Everyone raised their glasses, and so did Wilbur, Nancy and a few female classmates only drank tea.

After the first drink, everyone picked up their cutlery and began chatting among themselves.

gaze fell on Wilbur.

while! Where did you run off

work abroad and just got back.”

you must be some bigshot at

unemployed right now.”

you sorted out, and you can come to work at

want to do that.” Wilbur wanted to roll his eyes at her.

once, “Why? Are those positions not to your satisfaction? I can get Edward to help you get

that much yet. You don’t

slammed her fork on the table. “I was just trying to help you because we were once classmates

anything.” Wilbur

then, Edward let out a chuckle. “Forget it, Cindy. No point trying to force him into doing something he doesn’t want to. Some people just don’t know how to appreciate a

about looks of displeasure from everyone, but none said anything due to

Status.

Nancy quickly put some food on Wilbur’s plate. “Try

she was just trying

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flames! Nancy, I know you were once deskmates, but you

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