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.”

impressed by the elegant, antique decor.

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Chapter 108

second–floor private room, where the waiter served fruit and pastries. She hadn’t planned the meal; Garrett had recommended

picture from the

Lemon, what are you taking a picture of?”

Jack. He’d come

atmosphere was lovely.

is nice. We

it on my

can have

team–building dinner here.”

at Jack. Someone else was picking up

place anyone could just walk into. But with Jack there, wasn’t

at Jack, who was dressed casually, his handsome features

thought you were busy, so I didn’t invite

be here, so

all friends. Of course not.”

beside Jack.

would

order should be

handed the menu back.“Whatever she

never seen her

away. “The

alcohol. Juice and sodas.”

nodded

“Why did you ask Garrett

ask Garrett

paused.“I’m the Cloud University

Little Lemon! That calls for a celebration.”

Alice nodded.“Right.”

her. “That’s it? Nothing else?”

You two

omitted the investment matter.

through the meal, Garrett took a call and

reason!

caught her. Jack looked at her calmly.“You have something else in mind for Garrett,

Maple Leaf Corporation, so I

‘Don’t worry.

Garrett’s not stupid.”

and took a sip

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