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"Miss Sophia, it doesn't seem like you're being sincere. I can't help but feel like you're forcing me to go. It's as if I'll look like a total b*tch if I don't go."Sophia was so shocked by Corinne's words that she did not know what to say.Thus, she passed the invitation to Tommy before turning back to say to her, "Corinne, I was sincere when I said I wanted to invite you, but I must've been too much in a rush to get you to agree. I'm sorry if I said anything to upset you. I'll leave the invitation with Tommy so you can come if you change your mind. Jeremy's friends will be at the party too. I'll be off, then. Goodbye."After that, she turned around and kindly reminded Tommy, "Tommy, do your best to take care of Corinne for Jeremy, okay?""Will do, Miss Sophia," said Tommy with a nod.Sophia smiled and walked toward the entrance.Tommy did not see her off as he was worried that Corinne would be upset by him doing that. Not knowing what to do, he simply stood with the invitation

Annie could not bring herself to defend Jeremy anymore."Tommy, you should stop defending Uncle Jeremy. The more you try to explain, the more it sounds like you're trying to help him cover up something. Plus, what could he possibly be so busy with that he didn't even come to visit Corinne once in the past few days? Even I have to side with Corinne on this! Hmph!"Tommy was speechless. 'Poor Mister Jeremy… He does have his reason…'Annie did not want to talk to him or the other two guys in the room anymore, so she went to Corinne's room. Xante was still inside talking to her."Corinne, have you decided whether you're going to the party?" asked Annie as she sat in front of them.Corinne looked up lazily and asked, "What party?"Annie frowned. "Sophia's birthday party, of course!""Oh, I forgot all about it. Why should I go to some stranger's birthday party?""But she gave you the invitation, so how can you not go?" asked Annie frustratedly."There's no law saying I must go to a

'Heh! I was right. All he cares about is the baby in my belly. He's worried something bad will happen to the kid. What a worrywart!' thought Corinne.As the baby's mother, Corinne would never let anything bad happen or let Jeremy have anything to do with him or her.Corinne walked around Tommy, but he quickly ran up and stopped her again. "Miss Corinne…""Get lost!" roared Corinne impatiently.It was only then Tommy backed away in fright, allowing her to get into the car Xante arranged for her.However, Tommy was not about to give up that easily. He ran up to the driver's side of the car and said something to the driver. The next second, Corinne saw the driver get out of the car to let him in.Corinne was speechless. At that point, she was too lazy to deal with Tommy, so she let him have his way. 'Who cares who the driver is? As long as I get to the party safely.'…Soon, the car stopped at the entrance of Heartland Hotel. The valet respectfully opened the car door and helped C

Suddenly, a cold voice came from behind them. "What are you guys talking about?"Everyone turned toward the voice and saw Jeremy walking steadily toward them.Zeke smiled and quickly said, "Jeremy, you're finally here! We were just joking around with Corinne."Gerald glanced at Zeke. "He said he doesn't want to marry you, but he doesn't mind screwing you after a drink or two."Jeremy frowned and looked at Zeke in disgust.Zeke chuckled awkwardly before glaring at Gerald while getting up from the sofa to let Jeremy take his place."Gerald, why did you do me dirty like that? I didn't say the last sentence at all!" complained Zeke."You didn't say that, but we all know you were thinking about it," said Gerald expressionlessly."You're a real *sshole, you know that, Gerald?" asked Zeke as he sat back down beside him.Even though Zeke vacated his previous seat so that Jeremy could sit down next to Corinne, Jeremy chose to sit on an armchair that was a little bit further away inste

Corinne found what Sophia said laughable. "You want me to get out of your way too? Since when was I ever in your way?"Sophia leaned in and whispered conspiratorially, "I don't mean it in the physical sense but in the romantic sense."Corinne's eyes turned cold. She found what Sophia said so absurd that she almost laughed. "What does your love life have to do with me?"Sophia was about to answer when she spotted someone appear behind Corinne. "Jason, what are you doing here?" she asked with a smile.Jason glanced at Corinne before smiling at Sophia. "I went out to make a call just now. What are you two girls talking about?"Sophia looked at Jason and then at Corinne as realization hit her. Her grin became even wider as she said, "Corinne has taken an interest in the paintings displayed in this room, so I came to walk with her since I don't think she should be left alone in her condition. But I have to entertain the other guests soon, so can you please stay with her, Jason?"Jason