Cindy’s expression was nothing but arrogant, clutching onto Edward’s arm as the both of them sat
down. Edward had a high and mighty air about him as well.
Wilbur frowned, irritation ring in his chest.
It was clear that Cindy had brought her boyfriend along just to show off. It was a gathering, not a show-
and–tell.
Just then, Cindy smiled and said, “Come on, guys, stop staring! Edward might be someone of status,
but he’s my boyfriend. There’s no need to act so awkwardly.
The words sounded polite, but the implication was less so.
Everyone was speechless. In the end, someone got up and poured everyone a ss of wine. Those
who did not drink got tea instead.
After that, Ryan Swan, the previous ss monitor, raised his ss. “It’s a rare asion that all of us
are free enough to get together. Let’s drink to that. The night’s still young.”
Everyone raised their sses, and so did Wilbur, Nancy and a few female ssmates only drank tea.
After the first drink, everyone picked up their cutlery and began chatting among themselves.
Just then, Cindy’s gaze fell on Wilbur. She seemed a little surprised.
“Wilbur, I haven’t seen you in a while! Where did you run off to for so long?” Cindy asked.
Wilbur said, “I went to work abroad and just got back.”
Cindy chuckled. ‘Oh! You’ve returned from abroad. I’m sure you must be some bigshot at a top
company?”
Wilbur frowned. “I’m unemployed right now.”
Cindy shook her head at once. “That won’t do! Why don’t I get you sorted out, and you cane to
work at Woods Corporate? I’m sure I can get you the position of a driver or security guard.”
“That’s fine. I don’t really want to do that.” Wilbur wanted to roll his eyes at her. Who could have
guessed that Cindy was just working at Woods Corporate?
Cindy said at once, “Why? Are those positions not to your satisfaction? I can get Edward to help you
get a part–time gig working for the government Instead. Would that look a little better for you?”
Wilbur’s irritation grew stronger. “I’m not really struggling that much yet. You don’t need to worry about
me.
Those words made Cindy’s expression darken at once, and she mmed her fork on the table. “I was
just trying to help you because we were once ssmates and you’re jobless. What are you trying to
imply here?”
“I wasn’t implying anything.” Wilbur said calmly.
Just then, Edward let out a chuckle. “Forget it, Cindy. No point trying to force him into doing something
he doesn’t want to. Some people just don’t know how to appreciate a good gesture.”
The words brought about looks of displeasure from everyone, but none said anything due to Edward’s
Status.
Next to Wilbur, Nancy quickly put some food on Wilbur’s te. “Try this. It’s pretty good.”
“Okay.” Wilbur looked at Nancy gratefully, knowing that she was just trying to save the situation
However, Cindy was not done yet. “Look at that, old ssmates reigniting old mes! Nancy, I know
you were once deskmates, but you should really be wary of jobless deadbeats like him.”
“We’re just ssmates. You’re oveplicating it,” Nancy said quietly.
Wilbur nced at Cindy, then shook his head.
Cindy had always used her looks to look down on others, and it was clear that she had not changed
one. bit. In fact, she had only gotten worse.
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Yet Wilbur’s gesture angered Cindy, and she shouted, “What are you trying to say, Wilbur?”
“Nothing.” Wilbur said calmly.
Cindy mmed the table, turning to Edward. “He’s looking down on me.”
Edward chuckled, feeding Cindy a piece of meat. “No point in getting angry at lowlives like this,
sweetheart.”
He then turned to Wilbur, his tone turning cold as he said, “Apologize to Cindy right now or I’ll make
your life in Seechertown a living hell.”
The ssmates were abuzz at the sudden outburst. How did that just happen out of nowhere?