Chapter 187


    Chapter 187


    The club’s atmosphere was dimly lit, with strategic lighting enhancing the mood.


    Gwendolyn followed close on the heels of Howard, careful not to fall a step behind


    Finally, the waiter stopped in front of an omately carved wooden door. “Mr. Chadwick, right this way”


    “Alright.”


    With a knock, the waiter swung open the room door.


    Laughter and music burst forth, assaulting Gwendolyn’s ears.


    “Look who’s here, Mr. Chadwick!”


    “It’s not just Mr. Chadwick, it’s the President of Summit Corp now!”


    “Nathan, you sly dog, keeping Howard’s secrets from us!”


    Gwendolyn peered inside to see a group of seven or eight young men, but the one who stood out was


    the handsome man seated next to Nathan, Dressed in a navy–blue shirt with meticulous attention to


    detail, he appeared more refined than the rest, sporting amethyst cufflinks on his wrists.


    His features were chiseled, and his piercing eyes seemed to cut through the room.


    He stood up and walked to the door, pping Howard on the shoulder, “Didn’t expect you to seriously


    bounce back. We’re so happy for


    you.”


    His gaze then shifted to Gwendolyn, sizing her up with an intensity that made her slightly


    ufortable.


    “This must be your wife, huh? His voice carried a teasing undertone


    Ryan, the man with a persistently amused expression, couldn’t take his eyes off Gwendolyn.


    Nathan quickly stepped forward, saying. “Ryan, don’t block the door! Howard, Gwendolyn,e on in


    and take a seat.”


    He pointed to a loveseat in the center, “Reserved this spot just for you two, the couple’s couch.”


    “Thanks.” Howard was cool and detached.


    “Nathan! It’s not a couple’s seat, it’s a married couple’s seat!” teased the young men sitting on the


    couch, erupting inughter.


    Gwendolyn and Howard sat down together her left hand lightly held by his, bringing her a sense of


    calm,


    Apart from her, there were no other women in the room.


    The men asionally nced her way with friendly curiosity.


    “Can Gwendolyn sing?”


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    “Hey, can you check my pulse? I’ve been feeling weaktely, been steeping two cups of coffee every


    day.”


    They were all eager, extending hands for Gwendolyn to feel their pulse.


    Except for Ryan, who sat to the side, nursing his drink.


    Gwendolyn was a bit overwhelmed.


    Howard said tly, “If you want your pulse taken, go register at a hospital. She’s off the clock. Don’t


    encroach on her rest time.”


    “Ooh, protective already!”


    “Aren’t they sweet?”


    “Howard, you always seem so aloof, but even you have your moments. Who would’ve thought!”


    They ribbed him yfully.


    Gwendolyn smiled shyly, her eyes shining brightly as she looked at Howard,


    “Howard, you’re at the club today. You’ve got to have a drink, or we won’t let you leave!”


    Someone started the proposal, and it quickly gained consensus.


    “Right! You have to drink!”


    “Gwendolyn has to drink too!”


    Nathan intervened diplomatically, “Guys! That’s not cool. Gwendolyn is still healing, and Howard has


    just gotten over a major sickness, They can’t drink!”


    “Nathan, I knew you’d take their side! It’s a happy asion. One little drink won’t hurt!”


    “How about a unity drink instead! We missed your wedding, so let’s make up for it now!”


    “Unity drink!”


    Someone even called the service desk to bring in a pair of champagne flutes, looking quite festive.