Rodney was slightly embarrassed.


    He could not help but shoot a look at Shaun''s table, which was not far away. There were quite a number of familiar faces, including Catherine and Chase.


    Ryan was having an enjoyable talk with his former best friends, Shaun and Chase


    As far as Rodney remembered, Ryan was not close to them, especially Chase, who had been in Melbourne all along. Hence, Ryan had never seen Chase before this.


    Since when did things change?


    Deep down, Rodney felt an indescribable sense of difort. It was as though his previous position had been gradually reced by Ryan.


    "Mr. Lynch, everything in the past was my fault. I-"


    "As you said, it was all in the past. Don''t mention it then. It''s over." Mr. Lynch raised his hand and interrupted him. Although Rodney came over in person to apologize, Mr. Lynch still could not look past what Rodney did. That was because no matter how much Rodney exined, it would not be able to erase the harm done.


    To Mr. Lynch, the best solution was for Rodney to knowingly disappear from their sights. That would do everyone good.


    Mr. Lynch''s stubborn behavior left Rodney feeling upset.


    He would rather Mr. Lynch and Mrs. Lynch lecture him as they did back then.


    "Mr. Lynch, can I have a word with my friends?" Rodney suddenly asked with a deep voice.


    "Suit yourself." Not wanting to entertain him at all, Mr. Lynch turned around and walked away.


    "Mr. Lynch, here''s the gift." Rodney quickly handed him the box in his hand.


    As soon as Mr. Lynch received it, he passed it to Forrest. Then, he turned on his heel and left without bothering to unbox the gift.


    Rodney was extremely ashamed, but all he could do was turn a blind eye to it. He walked to Shaun''s table reluctantly and smiled. "Shaun, Chase, you guys are here..."


    Everyone at the table rested their eyes on Rodney.


    Chase looked at his former good friend strangely. Never did he expect that Rodney would take the initiative to greet him.


    It had been several years since he was in touch with Rodney.


    His visit to Canberra this time was because the Harrison family had been on good terms with the Lynch family in Melbourne over the past few years. Those two families would have the opportunity to work together in the future as well.


    Shaun''s thin lips twitched. Before he spoke, Catherine pinched him firmly on the thigh all of a sudden.


    The woman beside him was wearing a smile, yet Shaun''s scalp turned numb in spite of himself. He had no choice but to say with a deep voice, "Mm. I came with my wife."


    Hubby, I want to go to the restroom,''


    Catherine saidzily.


    "I''ll go with you." Shaun held Catherine''s hand and rose to his feet right away. The couple immediately walked away, which was a sure sign to shun Rodney. Besides that table, those at other tables saw the scene as well.


    Everyone fixed their eyes on the previously outstanding young man in Canberra. He used to be the highly-regarded sessor of the Snow family, and he would be praised and ttered wherever he went.


    Unfortunately, he failed to y his cards right and eventually left himself high and


    dry.


    Rodney did notice that everyone was gossiping about him. Nevertheless, he would lose his dignity if he left straight away. "Chase, when did youe to


    Canberra? Why didn''t you let me know?"