Chapter 1008

Eleanor clung to Bernard’s arm as they walked into the banquet hall, running smack dab into Tyler, who was coming out.

They stopped dead in their tracks. Tyler chuckled at the sight of the pair, his eyes radiating disdain.

Ms. Shultz, long time no see

Ignoring Bemard, he greeted Eleanor, his eyes filled with contempt.

Eleanor didn’t respond, just wanted to steer Bernard clear of Tyler. But just as they were about to leave, Tyler snickered

Ms. Shultz, you certainly look better than the last time I saw you. Marriage seems to suit you.

His jibe was so blatant that she had to respond, otherwise it would seem like she’s too submissive.

Whether I’m happy or not has nothing to do with you, Dr. Howell.”

Tyler’s lips curled into a smirk.

True, it doesn’t concern me. But I happen to know that your happiness comes at a great cost to someone else.”

Eleanor felt her cheeks flush with embarrassment, and she froze in response to the situation.

Bernard noticed her reaction, and he furrowed his brows, thinking carefully before meeting Tyler’s gaze headon.

send you to say this?” Bernard questioned Tyler, suspecting someone else might be behind this

say such things when he chose to step aside for you?” he retorted, indicating that Garett had willingly given way to Bernard.

composed, barely raising an eyebrow. His icy glare exuded a sense

up for him, or are you suggesting that Garett is narrow–minded?” Bernard

aback by the sharp retort. He realized that his actions were not only failing to provoke

admitted, “I just thought Garett was suffering. I didn’t like it, so I made a few sarcastic

Garett

I can see why you would defend him. But his reputation can’t withstand your constant jabs. Next time, don’t use his name

say something, but remembering Garett’s warming, he bit

you use my situation to hurt Eleanor again,

friend, Tyler

After that, there was no reason to stick around.

wedding wasn’t worth his time!

had left, Bernard squeezed her

wrong Garett. Don’t blame

on a night in

was in love with Bernard, she still saw Garett as one of the most important people

tightly, as if he

comes from the legs that were

gaze to meet Eleanor’s

will

he kicked away the gun in his

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