Chapter 22

Walking to the door of the private room, the environment on the second floor was indeed much more elegant, with fewer people compared to downstairs. As the door opened, the people inside warmly exclaimed, "Mr. Lucas, Mr. Lucas is here!

"Scott, you've really changed a lot, so handsome, rich, and charming. I bet the girls who like you are lining up, right?"

Scott jokingly replied, "Well, I wouldn't know. I'll have to check later."

"In that case, you're still single, huh? Ladies present, take note, Scott is a good catch. You should seize the opportunity!"

They chatted with Scott for a while before noticing Nina behind him. They seemed to realize something and said with a smile, "We have another distinguished guest today, Nina is here too." Nina apologized, "Sorry for being late."

"Nina, you're not being very considerate. You rarely attended previous gatherings. If it weren't for Scott, we probably wouldn't have seen you at all.”

"But, Nina is still as beautiful as ever.

"Beauty is an asset indeed. She's the secretary of Mr. York from the York Corporation, and she's here with Scott."

It had been a long time since they last met, and they began discussing. There were some unkind words in their conversation.

Nina could accept it. After working for many years, she had long smoothed out her mentality. Her job seemed glamorous, but only she knew that she was just a worker.

Scott stood with one hand in his pocket, fearing Nina would feel embarrassed. He smiled and intervened, "Is everyone here? Today, it's on me. Feel free to eat without worrying about saving me money." "Scott, you're a big boss. Of course, we won't worry about saving money for you.

Nina looked at everyone present. Some hadn't changed much, while others had changed significantly- some had slimmed down, others had gained

weight, some had become homemakers, and others had been polished by life, becoming much more composed.

secluded corner to sit, but Scott said, "Nina, sit next to me." As the host of the party, Scott took the prominent seat, attracting attention. With Nina beside him, they both stood out. Among the old classmates here, there were probably a few who wanted to build a good relationship with Scott for their future prospects, so there was bound to be some drinking and chatting. It seemed there were only

could only sit

would have thought? After all these years, you still can't forget about

you all remember? Scott once wrote love letters back then. I even saw them. I wonder if those love letters ever reached

towards Nina.

Scott back then wasn't that good, was it? Even

have been for

could that be possible? You must

crush,

in front

some

Scott, you two aren't together, are you?" They saw how Scott cared for Nina and boldly speculated, "You're just not telling us to avoid gossip." Nina was startled

loved to join in on the excitement, paying no heed to her explanation,

This was why she disliked attending gatherings with classmates. Besides the competitiveness in careers and high salaries, there was also the love for gossip and

outside could hear

You should try it later. If you like it, we can come again

She was very happy; originally, they had planned to

the noisy voices coming from the

spill it. Are you and Nina dating?" Someone in

his tracks. The private room wasn't completely enclosed; it had screens

shadowy effect inside. Yet, Nash

attended gatherings together. They were supposed to be old classmates, but in the eyes of others, they looked like a

pierced through the curtains. Feeling extremely uncomfortable inside, he tugged at his tie

to "kiss" pushed his anger to

heard it too, her lips slightly curling, "Isn't that Nina? Why is she with another man? Nina, after all, has a family. It's not quite appropriate for her to attend gatherings with other men without explanation. By not clarifying, it makes it seem like they

instinctively glanced

phrased that

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