Chapter 95

Sophia picked up the menu and glanced over at Lyra, her mind spinning with confusion.

There was Lyra, practically leaning against Alex, an intimacy that would make any observer assume they were the married couple, not her and Alex.

"Alex, I bet this is your first time here," Lyra said brightly

"Sophia and I have VIP status at this place. Let me recommend a few dishes-I'm sure you'll love them."

Alex managed a polite smile. "Thanks."

Lyra beamed, flipping through the menu. "Order whatever you like. Don't worry about the bill, I'm covering it tonight."

Sophia nearly choked.

Lyra stingy, penny-pinching Lyra-offering to pay? For man, of all people?

Lyra never spent her money on men.

Every luxury in her possession was typically gifted by them.

This was the first time Lyra had ever offered to foot the bill for a

man.

Sophia narrowed her eyes. "Lyra... are you feeling alright? Did you forget to take your meds this morning?"

Lyra raised a cool eyebrow. "What's with the shock, Sophia? I've always been generous. You're acting like you've never seen this side of me."

Sophia's jaw went slack.

She'd known Lyra her whole life, and she had never seen her so willing to part with her money-especially not for

a man.

Something was off.

Before either of them could say more, two men approached their table.

One sneered down at Alex. "What kind of man lets a woman pick up his tab? No pride or dignity, huh?"

Lyra's gaze turned icy.

beneath her

favor with Alex so she could get

at prices she never thought people

than pride, dignity, or

life and health mattered more

you earlier that I'm taken. Why don't you leave us in

Just look at the guy-plain clothes, cheap

was this jerk so

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Chapter 95

It's

chance, whatever he can give you, I can give

laughed, a bright, mocking sound that rang through

Alright, I'll give you a chance. How about you pull out

Their self-assured grins faltered.

was an impossible sum for anyone in Vancouver, except perhaps

of them muttered, annoyed. No one can toss around a billion unless

with

She nodded toward

all but rolling their eyes.

do you do for a living? Judging by your look,

mouth to answer, then caught Sophia's

gaze was

"Fine. I'm just a poor, retired soldier. I'm unemployed at

They burst into laughter.

out his chest,

a top businessman in this city, featured in magazines, running a company that employs hundreds. If you need work, I might have a

stood abruptly, fury dancing in her

I don't care how rich or powerful you think you are. He's worth more than a

at

usually worshipped wealth and status, was now fiercely defending Alex-the supposed " poor

world had

"We're not leaving until you accept us. Trust me, sweetheart,

face flushed with

ready to step in. But before he could, a figure emerged from behind

one of the men stumbled to the floor, cursing

exclaimed, eyes widening as if he'd just seen

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