Chapter 38

Chapter 38: Chapter 38

After Sofia left, Luna, Clara, and I started chatting. It wasn't until half an hour later that Ian and his parents showed up. Ian knew we were tight with Sofia, so he brought his parents over to say hi, "Eliana, Luna, Clara, y'all are here." "Of course we would be. Sofia getting engaged is a big deal." Luna responded. I shifted my attention to Ace's parents. Ian's dad seemed pretty happy, but his mom looked far from pleased. On such a festive day, why was she wearing such a long face? Sofia also marched over with her parents. Ian instantly greeted his future in-laws and flashed a smile at Sofia. Sofia returned the smile. Luna, Clara, and I also chimed in with greetings. We were pretty familiar with Sofia's parents, so it wasn't awkward, but it was our first time meeting Ian's parents, and only Sofia's second or third time. Apparently, they had been living in their hometown far away from the city. After exchanging pleasantries, Sofia and Ian whisked their parents away for a chat. I let out a sigh, "I have a feeling Sofia's future mother-in-law might be a tough nut to crack." "She seems like a real piece of work. I bet Sofia might regret this in the future." Luna had never been for Sofia getting married this soon. Ian's career was still up in the air, they might even have to scale down the wedding. What the heck was she marrying him for? Clara hushed us, "This is Sofia's engagement party. We should say something auspicious." Luna and I exchanged a helpless glance. A match of equals makes for a happier marriage. At noon, the banquet started. Luna, Clara, and I were having a blast. Damon and his crew kept to their table and didn't come over, but I didn't care. After the engagement party wrapped up, Clara hurried back to work. Luna got a call from home urging her to go back and sort things out. I got caught up in a chat with some others, said goodbye to Sofia, and then left.

Before leaving, I made a pit stop at the restroom. As soon "If you're short on cash, just tell me. This job isn't, I strained my ears to eavesdrop on the "Mr. Coleman, I've already rejected you. We and sweet as ever. for I stepped out, I saw Damon in the hallway not far away. Ariel, in her the Hotel uniform, stood by his side. Damon was saying to Ariel, his voice a bit mu ffled from the distance. from different worlds, and I have a boyfriend. I hope you stop popping up unexpectedly like this." Ariel's voice was clear "I've told you, I'll get what I want." Damon's tone suddenly turned Istern, "I've given you plenty of chances. Don't keep pushing your luck." I shook my head. This guy might scare her off. Sure enough, Ariel whimpered, "What do you want then? I know I can't fight you, but I can avoid you!" "You think you can run from me?" Damon chuckled, probably finding Ariel's defiance amusing. Ariel wanted to say something else, but Damon cut her off with a final warning, "You have one week to break up with him, or face the consequences." With that, Damon left. Ariel stood there, helpless, her shoulders shaking as if she was crying. I didn't comfort her and left from the other side. Downstairs, Damon was waiting for me in the car. I got in calmly, "Let's go home." Inside, my seemingly calm heart was rippling. I hadn't quite reached the state of true peace and acceptance. I had only witnessed Damon's crazy love for Ariel, but never every moment they spent together. This time, I saw a glimpse.

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