Chapter 159

But Bree didn't believe him and punched him playfully once more. "Don't try to scare me using Maddie. I don't believe you."

"Hello, Bree," I called out, startling her. She turned around, and her eyes lit up at the sight of me.

But the next moment, she blushed upon realizing that must have seen them being all lovey-dovey.

Bree shook Zack's hand off and hurried toward me. "Maddie, you're back! Have you eaten yet? I'll tell Xena to cook..."

"Actually Bree, I already have," I lied. Only then did I realize that I hadn't even considered if Brandon had

eaten.

"Why don't you ever come home for dinner?" Bree chided softly. She seemed oblivious to Brandon's presence.

It wasn't that she hadn't seen him, nor was she solely focused on me. This was just her way of expressing her disapproval of Brandon.

However, Bree came from an influential family and wouldn't allow herself to be rude due to her

So, after a pointed half-minute of silence, she finally acknowledged

readily greeted her, "Hello, Mrs. Gildon. I'm

a friend of Maddie's, so don't stand

and gave

always so thoughtful." Zack beamed as he accepted the gift. Then, he turned to look

Mr. Gildon," Brandon greeted him

simply nodded.

As we settled in, she kept a watchful eye on Brandon and me before finally

and expose my intentions just like that. I didn't have

route.

had a backup plan. I smiled as I replied,

me at the party,

faltered for a moment before she regained her composure. "Sure. There will be many outstanding young men at the party. A wonderful opportunity for you young people

wealthy and elite men would

ordinary worker despite his obvious talents, a stark contrast to the capitalists. By looking down on Brandon,

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