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.”

followed him inside, impressed by

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private room, where the waiter served fruit and pastries. She hadn’t planned the meal; Garrett had recommended this place. The

picture from

what are you taking

and saw Jack.

atmosphere was lovely.

view is

it on

can have

team–building dinner here.”

Someone else was picking up

could just walk into. But with Jack

who was dressed casually, his

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

Jack won’t mind. He happened to be here, so

shook her head.“We’re all friends. Of course not.”

beside

looked at Alice. What would you like to eat?”

you usually order should be

handed the menu back.“Whatever she wants.”

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

away. “The usual

refused.“No alcohol. Juice

manager nodded

Alice. “Why did you ask

Alice; she wouldn’t ask Garrett for dinner

paused.“I’m the Cloud University team captain now.”

Little Lemon! That calls for a

Alice nodded.“Right.”

at her. “That’s it? Nothing

You two are

omitted the investment

the meal, Garrett took

reason!

else in mind for Garrett, don’t you?”

so I

‘Don’t worry.

Garrett’s not stupid.”

took a sip of

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