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    Jordy answered with a calm smile. “Oh, just an old me. We happened to bump into each other.”


    The girl’s expression cooled, a hint of disdain flickering in her eyes, but she didn’t say anything. Instead, she radiated superiority.


    Sylvie’s stomach twisted, her confidence faltering. She tried to keep her voice light. “Jordy, just because you’re sessful now doesn’t mean you have to pretend there’s nothing between us. The past doesn’t just disappear.”


    Jordy gently squeezed the girl’s hand. “Wait for me over there? I’ll just be a minute.”


    “Alright,” the girl replied, nodding and stepping away with practiced grace.


    Sylvie watched her go, jealousy gnawing at her. Was there any chance she could win Jordy back now, or had that door been closed for good?


    She couldn’t hide her contempt, ring at the girl’s back before snapping at Jordy, “Is she even an adult? Honestly, you’re too old for her.”


    “She’s twenty-one. She’s in college,” Jordy replied coolly. “If you’ve got something important to say, spit it out. But stay out of my personal life.” His patience was wearing thin, his hands shoved into his pockets as he kept ncing over at the girl.


    Sylvie’s irritation only grew sharper. “Wow, must feel really impressive, dating a college student.”


    Jordy brushed off the insult without defending himself. “If you’ve got nothing important to say, I’m going to eat. I don’t have time for idle chatter.”


    “Hold on.” Panic red in Sylvie’s voice as she grabbed Jordy’s arm, forcing him to sit down. “My family’s in trouble, Jordy. No contracts, barely able to pay wages—we’re on the brink. You’ve got plenty of money now. Could you invest a little to help us out? I promise I’ll pay you back after we recover.”


    Sylvie’s tone slipped into desperation as she looked Jordy in the eye. “I’m begging you. For old times’ sake.”


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    “No,” Jordy replied without hesitation. “Your family isn’t worth a dime anymore. I’d be burning money if I threw it your way. Try your luck elsewhere.”


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    ncing aside, he spotted Brenna surrounded by her friends. He told Sylvie tly, “If you really want another shot, you’ll have to beg Brenna for it.”


    “I won’t do that!” Sylvie shot back, her eyes welling up with tears as she looked at Jordy.


    Jordy didn’t flinch. Sentiment meant nothing to him anymore; if it didn’t turn a profit, he wasn’t interested.


    He stood up and walked over to Brenna’s table. “Well, isn’t this a surprise. Didn’t expect to see you here.”


    Brenna motioned toward an empty chair. “There’s room if you want to eat with us.”


    “Thanks, but my girlfriend’s waiting.” Jordy nced at Libby and Finley; their sharp suits and alert posture made it clear they were on duty as bodyguards. Then, he looked at Lilith. She looked familiar, then he remembered—she was Ernst’s fiancée.


    He offered her a polite smile. “You must be Miss Richardson. I’m Jordy Barton, Brenna’s ex-boyfriend.”


    Lilith nced at Brenna, who gave a nod of confirmation.


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