Corinne found what Sophia said laughable. “You want me to get out of your way too? Since when was I ever in your way?”

Sophia leaned in and whispered conspiratorially, “I don’t mean it in the physical sense but in the romantic sense.”

Corinne’s eyes turned cold. She found what Sophia said so absurd that she almost laughed. “What does your love life have to do with me?”

Sophia was about to answer when she spotted someone appear behind Corinne. “Jason, what are you doing here?” she asked with a smile.

Jason glanced at Corinne before smiling at Sophia. “I went out to make a call just now. What are you two girls talking about?”

Sophia looked at Jason and then at Corinne as realization hit her. Her grin became even wider as she said, “Corinne has taken an interest in the paintings displayed in this room, so I came to walk with her since I don’t think she should be left alone in her condition. But I have to entertain the other guests soon, so can you please stay with her, Jason?”

Jason smiled. “Of course. Leave her to me.”

A wicked glint flashed across Sophia’s eyes. “Okay, I’ll leave you two to it, then. Catch you later.”

started

Sophia was nowhere to be seen.

take a look around after I’ve been to the restroom? Must I go back and be talked about

fair. I didn’t join in their conversation when

Jason as annoying as usual. After all,

you can’t stand them

I guess you can say that,”

nodded. “It was easy

shoes. ‘Oh, good. She’s wearing flats instead

the paintings, right? Come on. I’ll go with you,” said Jason, gesturing with his chin for her to walk in front of

it’ll start a gossip if they see you walking with me.

presence will help me keep

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