Chapter 263

Bonnie was stumped, clearly not knowing how to answer. Since she walked in, her right shoulder had been behaving perfectly, showing no signs of pain.

Kate spoke up for her, “She popped some painkillers before coming; she didn’t want to make a scene in front of everyone.”

Quick thinking there!

Bonnie went with it, nodding. “Yes, but I’m really okay Besides, Irene didn’t mean to.”

“If it was unintentional, then why are you suing me?” I asked, seizing the moment.

Kate was taken aback by my question too. She couldn’t come up with a good excuse on the spot

Bonnie looked a bit awkward, then turned to Gloria.

“It’s all a misunderstanding. Once the judge clarifies the truth, we’ll drop the charges. We’re all friends here; a little spat now and then is inevitable “Gloria was the rock-solid support Bonnie needed. Even when cornered, she remained cool and composed.

I just smirked, “No need. I’ve already cleared it up myself”

Bonnie looked puzzled hearing this, but it wasn’t the right time or place to get into it. She wouldn’t ask, and I wouldn’t elaborate

Everyone in the living room was here for Faith’s birthday, but we weren’t exactly on good terms with each other.

Good thing dinner was ready. The butler announced that we could start eating, breaking the awkward silence.

The round table had eight seats, just enough for all of us

next to her, but

couldn’t refuse

shot Faith a disappointed look, then turned her gaze to Neil, probably figuring out where he was going to sit so she could sit next

down on the other side of Faith,

look. She quickly grabbed the chair next to Neil, then shot a triumphant smile at Bonnie,

was clearly upset about losing her preferred seat again Gloria patted her arm, nudging her to sit across

Faith raised her glass with

everyone in taking a sip of wine,

dinner with the Whitmore family again, but our relationship was far from

in law. Occasionally, she would also chat with Kitty. She barely had any words for Bonnie, Gloria, and Kate,

good for you” Suddenly, Neil ladled a bowl of truffle chicken

powerful than a hundred words from Fath. Of course, only Bonnie

didn’t mind using this opportunity to ride up Bonnie,

she could win Neil’s heart and get this annoying person out of

with sadness and jealousy, but she couldn’t voice

it. I’m kinda full” I pushed the bowl of soup towards Kitty

happily took the soup and started sipping, “It’s so tasty! Mr. Iceberg, your chef

to be

mood suddenly shifted. Bonnies sadness was ill-timed, and given that half the people at the table didn’t like her, she

to take this call I told everyone, then left to

was no sound from Oscar’s end. No matter

encountered this situation before.

felt uneasy but didn’t know what to do. When I got back

was that?” Neil saw

casually, but my mind was filled with

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