Mark Denim smiled flirtatiously at Miles. “Actually, there are so many other things about me that I think you’ll find quite impressive.”It was here that Lola picked up on Mark’s flirty tone. This man was actually trying to flirt with her despite the fact that not only was he aware that she was married, but her husband was also seated right at this table. Plus, Mark’s girlfriend was also right beside him.Mark didn’t take offense to Lola’s sudden silence. “Usually, I don’t really like to brag to people about me on a first meeting or a romantic date.” He looked directly at Lola when he said the words ‘romantic date’, hinting that he was considering that he and Lola were currently on a romantic date. He had absolutely ignored the fact that her spouse and his significant other were also at this same table. “But seeing how extremely gorgeous you are, I’ll let you in on something. I’m actually applying to Jettex Industrial Limited and I’ve been informed that there’s a high chance of me bei
While Abigail and Mark were kissing, they were both secretly staring at Lola for different reasons. Mark was flirting with Lola, letting her know that he wished she was the one he was kissing. As for Abigail, she was silently claiming that Mark was hers no matter how much he was flirting with Lola.Lola, on the other hand, was getting quite uncomfortable with what she was witnessing. She couldn’t bear it anymore and had to avert her gaze. She turned to Miles silently asking for help but Miles simply smiled at her, silently telling her to pull through the end of this awful and awkward dinner.Lola was grateful that her husband was here with her. It was then that she felt a surge of anger as she recalled what Abigail and Mark had said about Miles. She had been so excited when Abigail had offered to help her husband secure a job, and yet, she would have never thought that they only had the intention of securing a janitorial position for Miles. If it had been a year ago, Lola might have n
“I see the party has started way before me!”All four adults at the table turned their heads to find a man in formal wear walking towards them.Mark immediately perked up. “Mr. Leonard, you’re finally here.” He looked cheerful, not showing any signs that he had just been roasted. He shook hands with the man before guiding him to sit at the last vacant chair at this table. “You’re welcome, Mr. Leonard.” He suddenly thought of a way to get back at Miles for the insult. “Actually, I was just asking Mr. Miles here if he was really sure that he would pay for our meals. I’ve been trying to convince him that he shouldn’t pay for anything considering he’s a stay-at-home dad with no income whatsoever.” He smiled daringly at Miles.Lola was shocked when she heard this lie. She was about to come after Mark for this but Miles slowly and gently caressed her hands underneath the table while keeping a calm stare on Mark.“Oh really?!” August stared at Miles with disdain before scoffing and shifting
Mark whispered to his girlfriend. “Mr. Leonard pooped himself in his mid-twenties?”Abigail was starting to laugh as she couldn’t hold it in. She did, however, shut her mouth as soon as she found August glaring at her. Mark Denim saw this as well and immediately calmed himself down.August folded his hands into a fist as he turned to Lola. “Miss Lola, just because you and I have a history back in college doesn’t mean I’ll sit here and let you insult me. That story you just told was an absolute lie at a horrible attempt to humiliate me or just a testament to your distorted reality.”“Distorted reality?!” Lola felt offended by this. “Mr. August Leonard, you’re practically calling me insane.”August chuckled darkly. “Those are your words, not mine.” He looked unbothered. “Besides, if your perception of reality wasn’t so warped, why on earth would you choose to be with a man like Miles? I mean it is no offense to your husband’s hustle life, but we’re has that gotten you. That man you foun
August came up with a plan. “By the way, have I told you guys that I’m hosting a class reunion party for our college friends? Lola, I am extending a special honors invitation to you. As my past crush who I still think of very dearly, I would like for you to show up as one of my VIP guests.” He had said those unnecessary descriptive words about what Lola meant to him to make Miles jealous, and yet, he still got no evident reaction of jealousy from his target. “Of course, you can bring your husband as your plus one.”This was another clear insult to Miles. Usually, the plus-one spots are reserved for outsiders who show up as an honorary guest of the VIP guest. He openly denies Miles an invitation to the class reunion he was a part of, only allowing him to come as baggage, which August finds reflective of what Miles is to Lola. After all, the man still assumed that Miles was a stay-at-home dad with no single penny to his name. Funny enough, Mark got invited even though he wasn’t part of
Meanwhile, August nodded his head. “You know what? That’s fine, actually. I know one of the managers here. I can just talk to him and see what we can do about it.” As soon as Abigail and Mark heard this, a pleasant expression appeared on their faces and they expressed their gratitude to August.“Don’t even mention it.” August waved a dismissive hand before he made a call. “Hello, Manager Kim, are you currently at work? Yeah, I’m actually here with my friends. They are currently having an issue with the payment of the membership for this establishment. Are you currently free?” He kept quiet as he listened to the man on the other side. “Oh really? Yeah, it would be great if you can show up. Alright then, I’ll be expecting you quite soon.” He chuckled at something before ending the call.Abigail turned to Mark. “Damn! Mr. Leonard is really an influential man. Also, his wealth is not something to be looked down on at all. I’m really glad we’re on his good side. He's really gonna help us
“Wait!” Manager Kim suddenly shut August up as he stared at Miles with a little frown. “Oh my goodness!” His eyes suddenly widened as a realization crossed his mind. “Mr. Miles, is that you?!”There was a shocking silence that traveled through the atmosphere surrounding the table. Mark, August, Abigail, and Lola were lost when they heard this man’s words. What was even more shocking was when Manager Kim, in his prestigious outfit, suddenly rushed forward and fell on his knees by Miles’s feet.“Mr. Miles, it’s really you! I am so sorry that it took this long to pay my proper respects! I really had no idea you would be here tonight, especially with Mr. Leonard.”“That’s enough, Manager Kim. You can get up now.” Miles only looked at the man briefly before he turned his gaze back on his beautiful wife, enamored by her great support tonight.Meanwhile, the rest at this table had their mouths wide open while staring at Miles and Manager Kim. They weren’t sure if what they had borne witness
Lola was immensely shocked as she shifted her gaze from Manager Kim, who wouldn’t stop looking at Miles like he was some deity, to Miles who was abnormally unreactive to this. “Miles, you didn’t tell me that you knew this manager.” She made sure she was whispering her words though.Miles scrunched his nose briefly. “I guess you can say we’re acquaintances, but we barely see each other.” He glanced at Manager Kim before he resumed whispering back to his wife. “This is exactly why I didn’t want him or any of the other managers to know I was here. They’d only end up making a big deal out of things.”Lola was astonished. She really wasn’t mistaken with her train of thought on this. Miles really was a man full of various surprises. If this Manager Kim hadn’t shown up tonight, Lola would have never known that Miles knew him. This prompted her to wonder what else she didn’t know about Miles. Are there any important figures in this huge city that Miles knew but she had no idea about? Lola wo