Chapter 287


    Chapter 287 An Unpleasant Gathering


    Abigail had gotten married after she had graduated not long ago. Now that she had gotten a divorce, it


    was hard for her to respond to her professor’s question.


    “I haven’t gone anywhere. I’ve opened a studio with Luna and am mostly working behind the scenes on


    designs to improve myself,” Abigail replied softly.


    Hearing her words, the professor nodded in satisfaction.


    Soon, more ssmates arrived. Even Luna, who was out of town, managed to make it.


    As Luna sat next to Abigail, she gestured to her to look at the table beside them.


    Abigail was so engrossed in talking to her professor that she didn’t notice someone sitting beside them.


    When she turned to look, she saw Sean, along with several other individuals she didn’t recognize. They


    were all dressed smartly and looked professional.


    At the same time, Anthony noticed her gaze and instinctively looked over. Upon seeing Sean at the


    next table, he thought it was quite a coincidence. However, this restaurant had be a preferred


    gathering ce for upscale people because of a famous chef’s recent national recognition, so it wasn’t


    entirely unexpected. Hence, it was evident that Sean was here to talk business.


    Sean seemed to have sensed Abigail’s gaze and gave her a nonchnt nce. Although his


    expression appearedposed, his gaze was dark.


    Immediately, Abigail averted her eyes.


    When all the ssmates were gathered, Anthony told the waiter to start serving the food.


    “I know everyone here is very busy, so I’ve prepared everything in advance. If there’s anything not to


    your liking, please excuse me,” Anthony announced loudly while the waiter served the dishes.


    Since it was an open–n restaurant, when one table spoke, the other table would overhear some of


    the conversation.


    Thus, Sean turned his head and nced at the table where Abigail was seated.


    So, she is here to attend a reunion.


    As he thought about it, he averted his gaze. Then, he heard Luna say, “Mr. Booker has always been


    considerate. I’m sure he has considered everyone’s needs, right, Madam Mora?”


    The professor looked at them and smiled warmly. “Anthony is indeed very thoughtful. We have every


    reason to trust him.”


    “Speaking of which, many of us present here are already married. Aren’t your family worried that you


    are still single, Anthony?” A beautiful female ssmate, who resembled a movie star, asked Anthony


    as she propped her chin on her hand. Although she studied design, her striking looks and figure


    allowed her to work as a model right after graduation. Moreover, she managed her own social media


    ounts. Thus, she believed that she was doing pretty wellpared to Abigail.


    Those ssmates who were married sipped their drinks quietly, not engaging in the discussion.


    A male ssmate with a beer belly and thinning hair teased, “Yeah. Do you not have someone in your


    heart, Anthony? Are you waiting for someone?”


    Anthony smiled and replied, “I’m very busy with work. How could I have the time to find someone


    else?”


    “Oh,e on. You’re not busy tonight. We have Abigail, Luna, Sarah, and our super gorgeous


    ssmate, Jennifer. All of them are single. Don’t be too picky now, as it’s hard to find girls who are


    single nowadays. It’s quite a coincidence that we have a few single female ssmates here tonight.”


    The male ssmate advised Anthony with the tone of an experienced person.


    Abigail decided not to say anything because their professor was still present. She kept her head down


    and continued eating.


    Meanwhile, the elderly woman was also looking at Anthony with a smile. “Thomas is still


    straightforward as ever. Though, you really should consider it. What do you think of Abigail?”


    When Abigail heard her name, she raised her head and looked at Anthony. Meanwhile, Anthony was


    looking at her too.


    Seeing that she still had her cutlery in her mouth, Anthony smiled since he thought she looked cute.


    “With how sessful Abigail is, I dare not to think about it. Moreover, today is just a ss reunion, not


    a matchmaking event. Let’s not make things awkward, shall we, Madam Mora?” After speaking, he


    lifted his wine ss and gave a toast to the professor.


    Upon hearing his words, Abigail heaved a sigh of relief.


    This was precisely the reason many people disliked attending ss reunions. After all, one never knew


    what oundish things their ssmates might say.


    Jennifer took a sip of her wine and smirked seductively. “Speaking of backgrounds, I recall that Abigail


    only has a grandmother, and she’s from the countryside, right? If Anthony had chosen Abigail, it would


    be like a Cindere story. Don’t you all agree?”


    When Luna heard that, she rolled her eyes and thought, Is it time for a battle between females now?


    With a smile, she retorted, “If that’s the case, everyone is from the countryside if we trace back far


    enough. Is anyone here a descendant of the royals?”


    “I’m talking about the present, Luna. You don’t have to get so worked up. Plus, Abigail’s reputation


    online isn’t that great. You guys should stop buying hot searches. The people are getting tired of


    it,” Jennifer replied casually. Then, she continued to eat her food.


    “Although Abigail may be from the countryside and only has a grandmother, she bought a house and a


    car in a top–tier neighborhood in Pendorf with her own hands. As someone who relies on their parents,


    I can’tpare to her,” Anthony responded politely, maintaining his gentlemanly


    demeanor.


    Jennifer felt embarrassed by his words and remained silent.


    “Abigail is indeed a remarkable woman. Anyone who marries her is spared the hassle of buying a


    house and a car. Though I may not have reached her level of sess, I’m still a design director of a


    well–known fashionpany. Shall we give it a shot, Abigail?” a tall and slim male ssmate asked


    confidently.


    “Jake, you are a high–ranking executive. Why don’t you have a girlfriend yet?” Sarah asked curiously.


    Jake smiled gently and replied, “I was pursued by the CEO’s daughter before, but I can’t stand those


    clueless, spoiled rich girls. I prefer a talented woman like Abigail.”


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    When Abigail heard that, she smiled awkwardly and said, “Thank you, but I’m not thinking about that


    aspect of my life right now.”


    Seated beside her, Luna was rolling her eyes.