Chapter 1823

"Alright, leave it to me!" Jenna sprang up from her chair, full of energy. "I'll take care of Gordon. You and Harold head to the party!"

"Jenna, maybe we shouldn't-" Sophie started, but Jenna cut her off. "Oh, come on! Trust me, when have I ever let you down?" Jenna grabbed Sophie's arm, pulling her to her feet.

Before Sophie could even think of protesting, Jenna whisked her out to the car. "Relax, Sophie. Gordon's a friend, he'll listen to me!"

Just then, Harold showed up, right on time. He found the two women in the middle of a whirlwind. "What are you two up to?" he asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Hey, Harold, you've got your driver's license, right? Take my car and get Sophie to the party." Jenna tossed him her keys before he could get a word in edgewise.

Harold glanced at the keys, bewildered. What was all this about?

"Go on!" Jenna urged, nudging him along. Harold shrugged and turned to Sophie. "Alright, let's get going."

back at Jenna as they walked away, not entirely

later,

Mr. Aldridge, Harold..." Jenna put on her most charming smile for Gordon. "I've already said you'd come. You don't want me to lose face in front of Sophie, do you? You know how much my reputation

a pleading expression. "We've known each other since we

Jenna," Gordon replied, his face a mask of neutrality.

Jenna, Mr. Gordon has a very important meeting soon. I'll have someone take you

that Gordon remained unmoved. "Gordon, what's up with you lately? You

thought before. This is

party-she wants you there! Is work really more important than spending time

baffled by Gordon's behavior. He seemed to be deliberately

from Sophie, something

me escort you out,"

her face set in determination, replied, "Fine, Gordon. If you're bold enough not to show up, don't blame me il take Sophie and we have our own kind of

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