Chapter 168

Jack glanced at Garrett’s phone. It was indeed a message from Alice.

A wave of irritation washed over him. He checked his own phone; his last conversation with Alice was when he was discharged from the hospital. He sensed her desire for distance.

He’d noticed how much stronger she’d become, so he’d respected her wishes and hadn’t contacted her. It Was the right thing to do, yet. he knew something had changed.

Jack’s brow furrowed in weariness. “What do y

you think?”

“Of course, I’m going. Little Lemon’s my friend. What’s the big deal about dinner?”

Jack tapped the desk. “Pear Garden. Put it on my tab.”

Garrett stretched out the word. “Little Lemon’s treating me to dinner, and you’re paying? Can’t I afford it?”

“Just do it!”

“You’re not coming?”

Jack was a little frustrated.“No. She invited you.”

Garrett stood up, grabbed his coat, and checked his reflection in the mirror. Jack couldn’t take it anymore.“Are you going or not? Stop admiring yourself!” Jack picked up his files but couldn’t focus.

Garrett coughed. “You really aren’t going? We’re all friends. It’s no big deal to have dinno together. Just say you happen to be around!”

“Fine. Your way.”

Jack immediately put down his files, grabbed his coat, and also stood in front of the mirror.

Garrett was pushed aside, rolling his eyes. Seriously, that accident years ago was the driver’s fault, not yours. Just explain it to Little Lemon.”

Garrett had recently heard Jack’s account of the car accident. It had nothing to do with him.

Jack straightened his clothes.“You guys think it doesn’t matter from your perspective. But Alice? She lost her parents!”

Garrett fell silent. That’s true!”

Alice was the biggest victim of that accident!

Pear Garden.

Alice got out of her car at the entrance, discovering it was a low–key courtyard, not what she expected from a restaurant..

A waiter approached. “Ms. Alice?”

“Yes.”

“Please follow me.”

inside, impressed by the elegant,

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the waiter served fruit and

a picture

are you taking a

turned and saw Jack.

atmosphere was lovely.

view is

building? Sure. Put it on my

can have

team–building dinner here.”

at Jack. Someone else was picking up the tab!

place anyone could just walk into. But with Jack there,

who was dressed casually, his handsome features slightly aloof.

“I thought you were busy, so I didn’t invite you.”

won’t mind. He happened to be here,

head.“We’re all

approached, standing respectfully beside Jack. Mr. Wilson, the usual?*

would you like to eat?”

usually order

handed the menu back.“Whatever she

at Alice, surprised. He’d never seen her before. What was her

looked away.

refused.“No alcohol. Juice

manager nodded

at Alice. “Why did

knew Alice; she wouldn’t ask Garrett for dinner without

paused.“I’m the Cloud University team

Little Lemon! That calls

Alice nodded.“Right.”

“That’s it?

You two are

instinctively omitted the investment

meal, Garrett took a call

reason!

at her calmly.“You have something else in mind

so I need to

‘Don’t worry.

Garrett’s not stupid.”

uneasy and took a sip of water to hide her nervousness.

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