Chapter 225


    Chapter 225


    Leanne kept her movements minimal, nearly invisible amidst the bar’s raucous


    atmosphere.


    Curtis nced down at therge wine stain on his jeans, pausing for a moment before speaking,


    “You’re pretty weing today, hitting me with a drink right off the bat.”


    He was quite good at patting himself on the back. Leanne rolled her eyes, “Who said anything about


    buying you a drink?”


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    “Well then, allow me,” Curtis gged down the bartender, about to ce an order.


    That’s when he locked eyes with Jeremy.


    The bartender, tablet in hand, approached them politely, “What can I get for you two?”


    Jeremy said, “Another martini, please.”


    Turning to Curtis, the bartender asked, “And for you, sir?”


    Curtis didn’t look his way, instead, his gaze lingered on Jeremy across the table, charged with an


    unspoken tension.


    With the bar buzzing around them, an odd, repelling maic field seemed to surround them.


    Curtis’ eyes, cold and detached, barely hid a smirk, “A towel.”


    Both the martini and the towel were promptly delivered.


    Curtis took the towel, cleaning his pants methodically, his gaze flickering towards Jeremy as he ced


    the cocktail in front of Leanne.


    Leanne was surprised by Jeremy’s thoughtfulness, realizing he noticed her spilling the drink on Curtis,


    and felt a tad embarrassed.


    She muttered a “Thanks.”


    Curtis was visibly irked. Tossing the towel on the table, he leaned back into the sofa resting his left


    hand on the table edge, his watch catching the dim light, shimmering


    stars.


    Devin handed him a drink, but he didn’t drink it. Instead, he twirled the ornate ss in hi fingers, his


    gaze drifting towards Jeremy, “Haven’t seen you around in a while. How you didn’t bring your


    girlfriend tonight?”


    Jeremy nced at Leanne instinctively.


    Curtis, in a tone that seemed like catching up with an old friend, teased, “Was it Yuna? Or Luna?


    You’ve had quite a few girlfriends; hard to keep track.”


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    It was clear Jeremy had dated before; nothing scandalous about that. But bringing it up in front of


    Leanne felt pointed.


    After a moment, Jeremy replied, “Her name was Wendy. We broke up six months ago. I’m single now.’


    His answer seemed intended for a specific listener.


    “Is that so,” Curtis chuckled, a sly smile ying on his lips, “What’s your type then? How about a


    doctor? My wife’s hospital has plenty of eligible singledies. I could set you up.”


    The air thickened with tension.


    Leanne could tell he was deliberately provoking her, targeting Jeremy because of her.


    She frowned, “What do my colleagues have to do with you? If you’re so keen on ying matchmaker,


    go start a dating service.”


    She didn’t mince her words, leaving Curtis with no face in front of everyone.


    Curtis’ gaze lingered on her for a few seconds before he looked away, taking a sip of his drink, then


    turned to Jeremy, “Seems I can’t help you. She’s too possessive.”


    Jeremy knew exactly why Curtis was targeting him.


    He could endure it, but Selina couldn’t stand seeing her brother mistreated. Despite her fear of Curtis,


    she couldn’t help but defend Jeremy, “My brother didn’t fall for Leanne because she’s a doctor. He’s


    had a crush on her for years… way before you even knew her…”


    Jeremy, rarely losing his temper, snapped, “Selina! Enough!”


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