Chapter 28


    Chapter 28


    Scott sparkled his eyes with obsession as he eagerly approached Gwendolyn, “Hey, Gwendolyn,”


    Mamie put on her harmless face and took her hand with feigned affection, “Everyone’s here already,


    just waiting on you, Scott here wouldn’t start without you.”


    Gwendolyn turned and asked, “Didn’t we say 6:30 for the meetup?” She wasn’t evente.


    “Always punctual, Gwendolyn, Let’s head on in.” Scott, ever the gentleman, held the private dining


    room door open for her. “Saved you the best seat.”


    Gwendolyn found herself seated between Mamie and Scott,


    As she settled in, the others in the room gave her varied looks,


    The timid ones whispered among themselves, while the bolder voices didn’t hesitate, “Gwendolyn, that


    dress looks like thetest spring collection and must’ve cost a pretty penny. Who got it for you?”


    Her voice was soft and slow, “My family picked it out for me.” Roselind had also bought her a few things


    recently.


    Someone snickered, “Family, huh? Guess sugar daddies count as family.”


    “Your country grandma couldn’t afford to give…”


    “Let’s not get distracted, folks. Time to eat,” Scott cut in with a warning re, quelling the gossip


    hounds. After all, no one wanted to risk Scott’s wrath.


    As the dishes arrived, the room buzzed with people snapping photos and boasting to friends on social


    media, leaving Gwendolynrgely ignored.


    Mamie got Gwendolyn a drink andforted her, “They’re just jealous you snagged that internship at


    Bayridge Hospital.”


    “Thanks,” Gwendolyn said, holding her drink.


    “You mentioned your grandma’s been sick, need any cash? I’ve got some savings, happy to lend you


    some.”


    In front of Gwendolyn, Mamie always yed the good Samaritan. They seemed to get along just fine.


    “No need, I can manage,” Gwendolyn replied quietly, continuing her meal and sipping her drink. Mamie


    kept the conversation going and topped off her ss.


    Gwendolyn didn’t notice. The drink’s alcoholic content was subtle, which tasted rather good without any


    strange additives.


    But after two sses, her cheeks felt warm and her head heavy. Gwendolyn shook her head


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    strohtly and excused herself to Mamle, “I’m going to thedies‘ room.”


    “Sure, it’s just next door.” Mamle said with a sly smile curling her lips. She knew Gwendolyn had a keen


    nose and was too smart for any drugging tricks.


    Staggering slightly, Gwendolyn made her way out, leaning against the corridor wall for support. Her


    phone buzzed in her sweater pocket.


    At the sight of “Hubby” on the caller ID, her mind fuzzy, she answered, “Hello?”


    Her voice was soft and vulnerable like a kitten ready to be coddled.


    Howard paused, amidstughter.


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    “How’s the party going?” asked Howard in his calm voice.


    “… I need to go home, Looks like I can’t quite walk straight,” she slurred, rubbing her cheeks, her


    words tumbling out with less restraint than usual.


    Knowing she was drunk and just wanting to escape, she had lied about going to the restroom.


    “Gwendolyn, you drunk?”


    “That drink is potent,” she tried to stay lucid.


    “Stay there. I’ming for you.”


    Gwendolyn nodded, perched against the wall, clutching her phone, looking both pitiful and adorable.


    Howard was about to hang up when he heard a man’s voice from the other end.


    “Gwendolyn, what are you doing here?” Scott’s eager voice followed as he grabbed Gwendolyn’s arm.


    “Come rest in the room I booked next door.”


    “No.” Gwendolyn pulled away.


    Scott wrapped her in his arms, “Just rx, after tonight, you’ll be mine. Whatever you want, it’s


    yours.”


    “Scott! This is against thew!” she protested.