The Established Siblings Of The Pack

Chapter 96

men. Why would you go out with someone dirt poor like him? I mean, there’s nothing wrong with being poor, but what’s with all that fake-nouveau riche get-up? I’m embarrassed for you!”Serena stared at her witheringly. “I can date whoever I want, so keep your nose out of my business.”“Now that you mention it,” Nancy began, smirking triumphantly as she lay her head on Tyler’s shoulder. “I’m perfectly happy with this man right here.”She had only just said this when everyone else started to shower her with shameless flattery. “Nancy and Tyler are the real deal here. Look at how perfect they look together!”“Yeah, and then there’s Serena who is way out of her boyfriend’s league. She’s just dragging her self-worth through the mud by settling for less.”Tyler was practically glowing from all the praises, but he was secretly appraising Serena, his gaze flickering from one part of her body to the next as if deciding which he liked best. He had been drawn to her beauty since she walked through the door earlier, and Nancy, for all she was worth, suddenly felt like a sack of potatoes in his arms.He was still eyeing Serena predatorily as he said with implication, “Nancy’s right. It’s crucial for women to choose men that complement their worth. Surely you wouldn’t want to be saddled with some pathetic deadbeat guy forever, knowing that he would never be able to make something of himself.” He had as good as told her that she ought to be with someone like him. Then, he glanced at Kingsley with a demoralizing air and asked, “What line of work are you in, anyway? Bet you can’t even afford to buy Serena her favorite cosmetics, can you?”Kingsley leaned into his seat casually and replied, “I just retired from the army, so I’m still looking for a job.”“Oh, you’re unemployed,” Nancy concluded snidely, sputtering.“I don’t know why Serena has to stoop so low. Must be some serious self-esteem issues there.” “Who would’ve thought that the ice princess herself is just a bargain bin-lover?”At this point, Tyler’s ego was so inflated that it was a wonder at all he did not burst at the seams. “Hey, kid, if you need a job, our company’s still hiring security. Sure, the pay isn’t much, but at least you wouldn’t have to get an allowance from your girlfriend.”“Hah!” Nancy squealed in amusement. “Being a