Unfinished Business with You novel

Chapter 812

"Find a chance to talk things through with your mother. Tell her where you stand. You're still the one who has the most influence when it comes to how your mother views Jewel," Eugene advised.

Alex nodded. "I know, but I think she might not have recognized Jewel."

"Well, keep an eye on things, then," Eugene said.

Meanwhile, Nathan and North had their heads together as they talked about games.

Brian finally realized that everyone else was paired up and he was the only one who didn't have a partner. Then, He leaned back into the couch and started wondering, Is this contagious? Why do I suddenly have the urge to start dating someone?

They were seated in the VIP room, so the food was served faster than expected.

Eugene and Brian both raised their glasses to give a toast to Alex and Jewel before expressing their deepest and sincerest gratitude.

Even though they had initially invited the two over for Alex's sake, the two did end up saving Ellen, too.

Alex started squirming at how solemn they were being. He called out to Eugene, "Hey, now! It's me. You don't need to do all this."

his glass and remarked, "I don't always treat you with this much courtesy. You better appreciate it

glared at him.

be talking to

peg or two! "Oh, fine. My

she's my godmother, too. You don't have to thank

want to have a drink together. Why are

glasses and finished them

she suggested. "The one that guys often play. Let's throw the dice and see who gets the highest and lowest number. The one who gets the lowest number will have to do one thing that the one with the

everyone agreed

server to bring them two dice. Then, he poured three glasses of wine and set it down in

table rolled the dice. Eugene had 9; Olivia, 10; Kate, 5; Nathan, 7;

The results shocked everyone.

eyed North with a sly smile. It was finally time to get his revenge. "You got the lowest number, North,

pondered in all seriousness before saying, "Does this mean I'll have to drink