Chapter 183 Ir's Obvious He Likes Her
As soon as Thomas finished his sentence, soprene Tapped him on the shoulder.
“Sorry I'm late,” said Gavin, a sharply dressed man who exoded charm as he took a seat nearby.
“Long tno see, Mr. Howard,” Gavinsoldwithapolite smile.
Noel didn’t bother hiding his disinterest. “I wouldn't mind if we never met again,” he replied bluntly, histone
cutting
Cavin’s smile wavered slightly. He glanced at Noel, whose polished appearance and natural aura of authority
made it clear he cf
from a world apart. Even in the chaps of the bar, Noel's presence stood out as refined. Tunmistakably elite. The
son of the deputy mapit wasn’t someone one could easily overlook.
Sensing the tension, Thomas interjected, “Gavin's here because we've got business with his family. It just made
sense to meet here since we were all around.”
Noel's rulloss, toward Gavin wasn’t random it stemmed from a past incident invoodring Gavin and Noel's comin
Helena. The two men had once been friendly, but Noel had cut ties completely with cain after what happened
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letexplain. She thought | betrayed her, but | was set up
Gavin attempted an explanation. “What happened with Helens was a misunderstanding. She wouldn't let me
explains someone drugged me
Noel's expression didn’t soften. “It’s in the past. Helena doesact case anymore. Why are you telling thes? Are
you limping I'll put in a good word for you?” Gavin's shoulders stiffened. “That's exactly what I'm asking. Things
wouldn't have ended like this if she'd just listened bark then.” Gavin's pare shifted toward a table across the bar.
From the moment he entered Blue Nights, he'd noticed Helena sitting there
At that table, Helena’s phone rang
forgot to bring it. Can you drop it off here at Blue Night?” she asked over the phone.
After hanging up, she turned to Whitney with a casual remark “oh, | forgot to tell you Your brother, Matthew is
intering at my firm.” Whitney blanked, surprised. “I didn’t know that *.
“He’s bringingsomething | forgot. You can ask him yourself when he gets here.” Helena added with a grin.
It wasn’t long before Matthew arrived, scanning the room before spotting their table. Helena waved him over,
When Matthew mached them, he also looked surprised to see Whitney and Yvette there.
*Hey, sis. Tveite,” he greeted, flashing an awloward smile. Despite his effort to appear mature, his college-kid
vibe was unmistakable complete with a backpack slung over one shoulder
Yvette patted the seat beside her. “Sit down!”
Matthew hesitated but ultimately sat next to Helena. Remembering why he was there, he pulled a folder from his
bag and handed it over.
“Thanks,” Helena said as she took it.
Whitney asked, “Matthew, is it true you're interning at Helena's finn?”
Matthew glanced at Helena, who was sipping her drink, “Yeah, figured I'd give it a shot, Didn't expect to get in,
though. Thanks, Helena Helena waved off the gratitude, her cheeks flushed from her drinks. “Don’t thank me
your talent got you in. No favoritism here.”
Seeing Helena take another drink, Matthew frowned. “You've had quite a few. Maybe you should slow down?”
Empty glasses surrounded, evidence of her pace
“I'm fine,” Helena replied berezily, raising her glass in a toast with Yvette.
Whitney noticed something odd as she watched them-her brother Matthew's eyes lingered on Helena, and the
way he looked at her was telling. He liked her, Matthew seemed to malize he wouldn't win the argument and
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“If you won't stop drinking, at least have swater,” he said, listope concerned.
Vieite, who was getting tipsy herself, propped her head on her hand and teased, “Matthew, why are you only
worried about Helena? What about me? Where's my Water? Favoritism, baby?”
She was clearly joking, but Matthew's face flushed red.
Seeing through it all but choosing to stay quirt, Whitney changed the subject. “Wette, lan’t there already water
in front of you?”
Yerile glanced down, remembering she’d asked for water earlier “oh, right. Forgot about that,”
Helena gave Mattlaw a friendly pat on the shoulder “You're so thoughtful, Matthew, Whoever ends up with you is
going to be one lucky girl,”
Matthew froze under her touch, his entire body stiffening. His gaze slowly dropped to her hand on his shoulder,
his expression a mix of nerves and delight
“Helena”
A smooth, familiar voice cut through the noise, and everyone at the table turned to see who had spoken
Helena’s cheerful face just moments ago went cold as she spotted Gavin approaching, flanked by Noel and
Thomas.