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."

away, not entirely convinced.

an hour later,

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

Gordon with a pleading expression. "We've known

Jenna," Gordon replied, his face a mask of neutrality. "I have work to

the room, approached Jenna. "Ms. Jenna, Mr. Gordon has a very important meeting soon. I'll have someone take you to

Gordon remained unmoved. "Gordon, what's

thought before. This is

you there! Is work really more

by Gordon's behavior. He seemed to be

Sophie, something

me escort you out,"

you're bold enough not to show up, don't blame me

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