Jeremiah watched the two women walk away, speaking quietly.

He sighed and followed them–he had been used to such a situation.

The rest of the group quickly made way, knowing they didn’t have the same standing as Yvette to act so casually around him.

As the three took their seats, Jared began to liven up the atmosphere.

Everyone was now more reserved and cautious, casting furtive glances toward the trio on the couch every now and then.

To be fair, the sight of the three of them sitting together was truly pleasing to the eyes.

Keira, seeing things not going her way, clenched her teeth in frustration.

She turned to Joel, who had just recovered from his shock, and tears instantly welled–up in his eyes.

“Joel, please forgive me! I’ll never do it again, I swear!” she sobbed.

Joel looked at her impatiently and forcefully shook her hand off.

Without mercy, he said, “Keira, let’s part ways amicably. Leave now.”

Irritated by Joel’s ruthlessness, Keira snapped and lost control of her emotions.

She thought, ‘Without Joel’s backing, those I’ve offended through his influence will surely retaliate against me. I can’t let that happen; I might as well go all out and take him down with me.’

With a crazed expression, she screamed, “Joel, since you’re so heartless, don’t blame me for being ruthless!”

Joel’s heart skipped a beat as he looked at the frantic Keira.

He thought, ‘What is this woman planning to do?‘

Keira’s outburst brought the lively atmosphere to an abrupt silence.

Just as Samantha finished mixing a cocktail for Yvette, the music halted, and all eyes shifted toward the commotion.

Only Jeremiah and Yvette remained unaffected.

Jeremiah was focused on peeling an apple for Yvette without even lifting his head.

Yvette sipped her cocktail with her eyes lowered, contemplating whether or not to have another.

‘What if I get too tipsy and start a fight?‘ she thought, then glancing at Jeremiah, who was concentrating on peeling the apple. ‘Can he take a hit? To drink or not to drink–that’s the question.

Keira, furious at being ignored by the trio, yelled, “Ms. Zeller, did you know that before you arrived, everyone was saying Samantha was Mr. Chavez’s childhood sweetheart and that they were the perfect match? They said you came from a small city and weren’t good enough for him!”

Of course, Keira embellished that last part.

present froze in

reckless woman trying to

was even more

caught Jeremiah’s sharp

“Shut up! When did we ever say that? Are you out of your mind? Don’t try to pin this on

others quickly joined in to

hadn’t forgotten about the women locked

Ms. Zeller, she’s lying.

have to believe us! How could we possibly talk

Zeller, this woman is crazy. She’s just mad because Joel wants to break up with her, so she’s randomly accusing

didn’t

as the crowd

smart enough to know what they can say. They didn’t have the guts to say anything like

Samantha speak up for them,

up to Yvette to decide what

of everyone in the room returned

had completely understood how much Yvette meant to

lazily on the couch, her shirt

pretty, cold eyes swept over the room, and her delicate brows

Jeremiah, “I’m not good enough for you? Is that so?

around at the uneasy

he said sternly, “Not good enough? I’m the one who’s not good enough for her, not the

room looked up in

carried a lot of

was practically humbling himself for

Yvette have to make him say something like that? If even Jeremiah isn’t good enough for her, who

the disbelieving crowd with her

tone, she asked, “Did

nodded and

response was more synchronized than

How did we let ourselves be so completely intimidated by one

to look at Samantha, motioning with her

silent request for another

she found

she resignedly

she, a powerful CEO, would be reduced to a bartender

swore she couldn’t help

couldn’t refuse a stunning beauty with such

face turned as

had tried to gain something

up trouble

she planned to use her usual dramatic antics of crying and throwing

you break up with me, Joel, I’ll kill myself right here! Let’s

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