Chapter 830


    It’smon courtesy to treat a friend’s boyfriend with respect, and Hailey was no exception. She


    promptly asked Aidyn for a wet wipe and handed it over to Bernard “Please wipe your hands.”


    “Is Mr. Laurence a germaphobe?”


    Bernard was poised to take the wet wipe when he caught sight of Yeager With a brief nce in his


    direction, he epted the wipe from Hailey and proceeded to clean his


    hands


    “Indeed, just a bit I hope that’s alright, Dr. Yeager Bernard acknowledged, his tone courteous.


    “No problem, I understand,” Yeager responded politely, gesturing for them to proceed.


    “Mr. and Mrs Laurence, pleasee in,” he continued, his demeanor noticeably formal, creating a


    slightly tense atmosphere, perhaps due to their first meeting


    To lighten the mood, Eleanor chimed in withughter, reminding everyone that they were all friends and


    there was no need for unnecessary tension


    As they made their way towards the vi, Cedric lowered his car window, revealing his handsome face.


    Hailey turned around, surprised to see him there He satzily in the car, waving at her.


    “Hey, Ms. Vulpe.”


    He wore a casual smile, as if the previous conflict never happened.


    Hailey was taken aback by his greeting, responded politely but didn’t say much before walking away.


    Watching her leave, Cedric’s expression darkened


    He watched her for a few seconds, then turned the steering wheel.


    Just as he was about to reverse and leave, he saw Yeager’s hand on Hailey’s waist.


    His heart ached, a feeling that was incredibly annoying


    He mmed on the brakes and without hesitation, got out of the car and headed for the vi.


    The people who were just seated were stunned at the sight of Cedric


    Only Nina tilted her head and naively asked


    “Hey, Mr. Cedric, are you here for dinner?”


    Having seen Cedric at the wedding and knowing he was part of a love triangle. Despite not seeing him


    often, she was very curious about this man rumoured to be quite thedies‘ man.


    She thought, if she had the chance, she’d interview him and ask how many girlfriends he actually had


    Cedric, the “interviewee,” responded, “Yes, I’m here for dinner, and walked in nonchntly.


    “Liana, you don’t mind setting another ce, do you?”


    He yed it off as if he was there for dinner, pulled out a chair next to Bernard, and sat down.


    Liana, after regaining herposure, nced at Cedric, then at Hailey and Yeager.


    She finally looked away and fetched a set of cutlery from the kitchen, setting it in front of Cedric


    They were serving western food and Cedric seemed quite adept, picking up the knife and fork, cutting a


    steak, and putting it in his mouth.


    He ate quietly, asionally ncing at the people at the table. Seeing their surprised looks, he quickly


    shook his head.


    “What are you all looking at? Eat!”


    Cedric said this without daring to look at Bernard, fearing he would be kicked out.


    Bernard, ufortable with the situation, indeed wanted his bodyguard to kick Cedric out


    But then, Yeager held up a bottle of red wine and poured some into Cedric’s goblet.


    “Mr. Laurence, we only invited a few friends over. Since you came uninvited, why not join us for a


    drink?”


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    There was a clear note of provocation in his words.


    Bernard, witnessing Cedric being provoked by a romantic rival for the first time, found it quite amusing


    and withdrew his hand