Revenge is best served cold

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?

Harold shrugged and

not entirely convinced. Jenna just flashed her a reassuring peace

an hour later, at

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 means to me. If you make me look bad, I'll never live it

a pleading expression.

his face a mask

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

remained unmoved. "Gordon, what's up with you lately? You would've gone without a second thought before. This is Sophie's graduation party-she wants you there!

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