Chapter Six
Bella observed Pearl's deliberate attempt to lean on and flash her sparkling eyes towards Max, which filled Bella with intense disgust. Levi was no different; he couldn't take his eyes off Pearl either, and Bella secretly scorned the two men in front of her.
However, in reality, Levi was assessing Pearl's aloof and casual demeanor, contrary to Bella's thoughts. For some unknown reason, Max didn't want to take Pearl home now, and he also didn't want his friend to do so. Although he feared his wife and friend might suspect a vague connection between him and Pearl, it wasn't just that simple – there was another reason.
Pearl continued to cast hopeful glances at Max, wishing that he would, as usual, find an excuse to take her home. Each person held different thoughts, yet none of them spoke them aloud.
"Levi shouldn't mind, right? I'm really worried about her going home alone like this," Bella smiled and said, confident that Levi would agree because no man could resist such a
