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.

fell on Wilbur. She seemed a

in a while! Where did you run off to for so long?”

to work abroad and just got

you must be some bigshot at a

“I’m unemployed right

you can come to work at Woods Corporate? I’m sure I can

roll his eyes at her. Who could have guessed that

get Edward to help you get a part–time gig working for the government

“I’m not really struggling that much yet. You don’t need to worry about

Cindy’s expression darken at once, and she slammed her fork on the table. “I was just trying to help you because we were once classmates and you’re jobless. What are you trying

implying anything.” Wilbur said calmly.

No point trying to force him into doing something he doesn’t want to. Some people

everyone, but none

Status.

quickly put some food on

that she

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at that, old classmates reigniting old flames! Nancy, I know you were once deskmates, but you

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