Chapter 354
On a Friday afternoon, Brielle wrapped up her day’s work early when she heard the distant buzz of her colleagues gearing up for a dinner party. Her office door swung open, and someone strode in.
“Ms. Haywood, we’ve got a private dining room booked. Come have a drink or two with us.”
Initially reluctant, Brielle considered the solitude of her own company at home and agreed with a nod.
After tidying up loose ends for the upcoming workdays, she glanced at the clock–it was 8 PM. She decided to make a brief appearance at the gathering, a gesture that wouldn’t come off as rude. Arriving too early might have stifled the fun, she reasoned.
Following the directions provided by her colleagues, Brielle easily located the restaurant. It was a decent place–not too pricey. By her estimate, the group’s meal would probably run up a tab of around four thousand bucks.
Pushing open the private room’s door, she found everyone already in high spirits.
“Ms. Haywood, you’ve made it!”
about singing a
your good looks, Ms. Haywood, I bet
unique feature of the restaurant was that the karaoke setup was integrated into the dining. area. Some had already begun to belt out tunes, but with Brielle’s arrival, even the
won’t stay long–I don’t want to cramp your style. You all have fun tonight and rest up
Haywood!” A cheer went up from the crowd.
time socializing with her colleagues in such a
cut through the crowd. “Just one drink? Surely that’s not enough.
in an instant, as everyone seemed unsure of
unmasked displeasure at Brielle’s presence. Brielle gave
chance even when it was right in front of them. Probably irked by Brielle’s non–response, Sarah
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all. Embarrassing her in such a setting
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