Chapter 273

"If you guys keep joking around like this, I'm out of here."

It was obvious they were putting her, the only woman in the room, right in the hot seat. She couldn't handle these kinds of risqué conversations—not even a little.

Isaac had no idea what McNeil was thinking and just kept up the banter.

"We're all adults here-what's there to be embarrassed about? Unlike the three of you, I'm still unattached. Nights alone can get awfully lonely, you know."

He shot a look at Curtis and Marcus. "You two used to be so picky-when did you suddenly find someone special? Where'd you meet them? Come on, set me up sometime!"

Violet nearly choked on her drink, trying hard not to laugh.

She glanced at McNeil, curiosity piqued. He stayed silent, but after so many years at his side, Violet could spot even the smallest shadow crossing his face.

Was McNeil upset because Victoria's name had come up just now?

McNeil rarely commented, but this time he did, his voice cool. "I wouldn't say their taste is all that great."

Violet took another sip, quietly relieved.

Maybe she was just overthinking it.

got out before the papers were signed, McNeil would end

broke the tension. "Alright, enough already. Can we please have a normal conversation? At least show a little respect-I am still in

change in subject. Sensing McNeil's mood, they shifted

in their own little world. Still, Gwyneth couldn't quite shake her worries about that

Isaac grinned at Marcus. "Come on, show us your latest

This was his ritual-every trip, he'd bring something back, and his friends would always try to talk him into

afford your own collection, but

shameless. "Taking things from a friend is like the thrill of the chase-

group burst out laughing and didn't think

collectibles. When he opened the door, Gwyneth's eyes were immediately drawn to a car model mounted on the

"That's it," she whispered.

adults were chatting up ahead, oblivious, but Max heard her. He followed her

on the wall?"

Gwyneth nodded emphatically.

she'd seen in her mom's car. All this

had noticed

He walked over for a

model car altogether. He had an eye for rare treasures, and basic collectibles like that

standing directly beneath the car, stared up at it, his

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