“You don’t want to marry Nathan, do you, Lucinda?”
Lucinda did not respond. She simply swirled the wine in her glass gracefully.
Brinleigh continued, “He skipped out on such a significant event, giving everyone an excuse to make fun of you. If you choose to be with him, expect to be mistreated.”
Lucinda let out a chuckle.
“No one is making fun of me except for you.”
Brinleigh grimaced.
“That’s because Mr. Simmons kept things under control. You know, Lucinda, I really should have had my parents talk to your dad about us getting married sooner. I can take on the Payne family, though, if you choose me.”
“I won’t choose you, so there’s no need for that,” Lucinda replied without hesitation.
“Why? Do you like Nathan?”
After setting her drink down, Lucinda stated solemnly, “I don’t Like him, and I have no intention of marrying him. Anyway, Brinleigh, I hope you understand that you’re just a friend to me, which is why I won’t marry you.”
The colour left Brinleigh’s cheeks as he went silent.
At eleven o’clock in the evening, the party came to an end. Sonny, who had been hiding near the Atticus’ villa, dashed hastily to the car, which was parked not far from the house.
He opened the door and slipped inside undetected.
As soon as he entered, Nathan, who had been waiting inside, asked, “How’s the situation there?”
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“Don’t worry. You managed to put fear into the minds of every guest before the party even started. Mr. Simmons also handled the situation well. Nobody dared to make fun of Miss Simmons.”
Nathan sighed in relief.
“Is she mad?”
Sonny paused for a moment before responding, “She seemed to be too preoccupied with her conversation with Mr. Hernandez to be mad.”
Nathan pressed his lips together as his face suddenly went white. A hint of sadness and isolation could be seen in his eyes.
The lights inside the car were turned off. Sonny could not see his face, but he felt it when the temperature in the vehicle dropped.
Sonny inwardly reprimanded himself. He should not have mentioned Brinleigh! He hit his mouth in irritation before changing the subject.
“It’s getting late, Boss. When are you planning to go home?”
Nathan thought for a while before answering, “Later.”
One hour later, Nathan returned to the Payne family’s residence.