Olivia sat down before texting Nathan, Where are you?’
Nathan texted back, I’m outside. Bumped into Gwen.’ Olivia raised an eyebrow. “Bring her in.” Nathan replied, ‘OK, before turning to look at Gwen. “You’ve been flaked on, and I haven’t eaten either. How about we have dinner together?”
Overjoyed, Gwen immediately nodded. “Okay!” Nathan shot a glance at her before taking her inside. However, instead of returning to the table at which he was initially seated, he led her straight to Olivia’s table.
Gwen glanced at Jasper and Kate before taking a look at Olivia and Eugene. Why do I feel that the atmosphere is kind of strange? After the six of them greeted one another, Eugene suggested, ‘Let’s get a private room.”
Who would dare to object to what he said? Gwen was still unable to see through what was going on, but Jasper had already realized that Eugene and Olivia wouldn’t have shown up here for no reason. They’re here because of us, he thought.
The group then went to a private room. Everyone let Eugene in first, but he dragged out a chair and let Olivia sit at the head of the table as he sat down next to her. This was a small gesture, but it spoke volumes. Everyone was afraid of Eugene, so much so that anyone had to show him some respect upon meeting him. And now, this gesture simply meant that Olivia couldn’t be offended as well.
After everyone seated themselves, Nathan finally sneaked a glance at Kate. Please don’t get the wrong idea. I had nothing to do with Gwen, he thought. Then, he shot an imploring look at Olivia. If even she can’t explain the situation, I’ll be finished.
This is so screwed up, thought Olivia. Looking at everyone, she said with a smile, “I didn’t expect to run into so many acquaintances at such an obscure restaurant. Are you guys regulars here? Why don’t you guys recommend a few of their signature dishes?” Everyone was silent, but Jasper spoke. “We don’t come here often. In fact, Katie and I are here on purpose today.”
Olivia looked up at him. Is he going to be honest? All of a sudden, her opinion of him. improved considerably. Well, that’s quite responsible of him. She lowered her head while asking with feigned nonchalance, “Oh, you’re here because of a friend’s recommendation. too?”
Jasper looked up at Nathan. “I heard that Nathan had a date here, so I brought Katie here to show her how much of a jerk the man she loves is.”
The instant Nathan heard this, he sprang to his feet in anger. Pointing at Jasper, he swore, “What the heck does it have to do with you? Would Katie and I have come to this stage in our relationship if it weren’t for you?”
Jasper didn’t look the slightest bit irritated. Instead, he looked up with penetrating eyes. “Am I the one who got you and Katie to where you are today? Aren’t you the one who pushed her toward me by hurting her again and again?”
Taking a deep breath in anger, Katie said, “Alright, that’s enough! Stop quarreling, you two. Whoever I go out with is my own decision. It has nothing to do with anyone!”
Olivia handed the menu in her hand to the waiter before saying slowly, “Calm down, everyone. Eugene and I have also heard about the falling-out between Katie and Nathan. It’s rare for us to be sitting at the same table today, so let’s say whatever you want to say without hiding anything. As for who is suitable for Katie or not, I think she knows that in her heart.”
Jasper looked at Kate. “Katie, just think about what this guy has done to you. Whenever you met him, you’d end up coming back bloodied emotionally. Didn’t you have a good time with me over the last couple of days?”
