Chapter 682

Chapter 682

It was clear that Queenie was well-liked. She and Willow chatted like old friends, their conversation free of any awkwardness.

"Oh, is that so? That must've slipped my mind. Everyone, please sit," Clement said warmly, raising his glass.

"Our previous neighbors were all elderly folks. My wife and I are pretty sociable, so it's great to finally have a group like this together. Let me start things off with a toast!"

The others joined in, raising their glasses.

Felix smiled and added, "From now on, just call me Felix. Calling me 'Dr. Zeller' feels too formal. We're all neighbors here."

As the drinks kept flowing, Clement reached for the wine decanter again.

"Honey, you need to slow down!" Willow said hurriedly. "You've got that business trip to Yartford tomorrow."

"Relax! Don't you know my tolerance by now? Don't kill the mood!" he replied.

Without pushing further, Willow got up and left the room to settle the bill. She knew how things would play out-Clement would drink too much, and she would end up helping him home. It was better to handle the payment now while she still had the chance..

On her way back, the door to another private room opened, and out stumbled a man who was clearly tipsy. His eyes lit up the moment he saw her.

blocked her way, asking, "Willy? What

Willow avoided his gaze.

small world," she

Zechariah grabbed

Tell me the truth!" he said. "Back then, when Clement and I were both pursuing you, you chose him over me. Look at you now! His family is barely holding their company together, while my family's business

grew extremely annoyed. "Zechariah, you've had too much to drink. Let go

woman to turn heads, but love was never something

go! Tell me, do

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Chapter 682

other hand, Willow slapped him hard across the face before he could

some respect!" she

as he rubbed his stinging

her return to her group's private room, then stormed back into

me!" he barked

rejoined

had Felix drinking so much that he's now stuck

drowning his frustration in alcohol. Tomorrow's trip to Yartford was all about begging for help. She felt her heart ache just thinking about

Admiration

really are such a loving couple. And Darcy is

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