NovelEnglishHer words created an awkward atmosphere. I just smiled faintly, watching Michelle's bewildered and nervous expression. The total bill frightened her. If they were to split it equally, it would undoubtedly hurt her wallet, forcing her to speak up. "Miss, here's the bill. You can check it." The waiter understood Michelle's hint and handed the bill to her. S~Earch the (F)indNevelwebsite on Gøøgle to access chapters of early and in the highest quality.
As if afraid to touch it, Michelle muttered, "Don't give it to me. Let Ms. Chloe check it." The waiter immediately turned and handed the bill to me. I calmly said, "It's fine. Has it been paid?" "Yes, Ms. Chloe." the waiter said respectfully.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtMichelle quickly caught on, visibly relieved. She looked at the waiter and asked, "It's settled? W-Who paid?" "Mr. Atlas settled the bill," the waiter calmly repeated.
Ivanna looked at Michelle. "You're embarrassing. Do you think Chloe is like you? Would her face turn purple just because of a bill? You got one thing right. With Chloe here, you all don't have to go Dutch." The waiter bowed and spoke toin a low voice, "Mr. Atlas is here to pick you up. He's waiting outside." "Okay," I said and stood up, looking at my classmates, who seemed concerned about me. "I'll leave first. We'll meet again soon." Theo, hurriedly approached. "Chloe, don't worry about Beatrice. As long as I go to Beatrice's hometown again, I'll inquire carefully. I promise." "Thank you so much! Leaveyour phone number; if you have any information, givea call." I provided my number after saying that. I noticed the others quickly jotting down my phone number. Theo quickly said to me, "Why are you so courteous? We're classmates, after all. We should keep in touch. If we're talking about gratitude, we should thank you today for treating everyone to a meal." "It's nothing. It's been so many years." I smiled politely and said, "I'll leave first." I walked away with Ivanna.
"Atlas?" A questioning voice cfrom behind us. I could tell it was Michelle.
Outside the private room, Ivanna frowned. "See that? I told you. People who plan these kinds of things have no life." I looked at Ivanna and smiled. "Don't paint everyone with the sbrush, okay? In any case, we did meet long- lost classmates. I'm really grateful to her." "It's just you. This hostess is a real busybody. Do you know what her background is?" Ivanna looked atseriously.
I walked down the stairs, glancing at Ivanna, asking, "What gossip have you gathered this time?" Ivanna snorted. "Look at you! Do you think gossip needs to be gathered?" I chuckled darkly and looked at Ivanna while walking. "You're right. This kind of occasion is the perfect breeding ground for gossip. So, spill!" I didn't doubt Ivanna's statement at all. She was right. Gossip didn't i to be gathered, especially for someone like Ivanna worki.get media. Her senses peaked belongs to Findthe Content Moreover, her personality was very likable, and she could easily build rapport among classmates. No doubt, they would willingly spill the beans.
"As soon as I got there, someone reported to me. Michelle, that shameless woman, is the gold digger."
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIvanna immediately started narrating the dark secrets she she had collected. It seemed like she had been itching to n share it. "She's a full-tmistress!" I nearly burst out laughing hearing Ivanna's words.
"Can you leave sdecency in your words?" I teased her, "A full-tmistress?"
Ivanna shota sidelong glance, "Are you defending her? You're Mitiche way too kind. Believe it or not, Michelle is indeed a full-tmistress. She relies on this to live like she's doing an honest job. "Those who know her say that she worked for the first two years after graduation, then hooked up with supervisor at their company. Unfortunately, she got caught by the guy's wife, causing a scandabat the company.
"She got fired. Since then, she hasn't had a proper job. Later on, she m specialized in this field, acting like it's a légitimate profession." Ivanna spilled the beans about Michelle's life, leavingstunned.
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