Chapter: 1005

Dolores, despite her newfound luxury, had never encountered such a price tag. Her own monthly salary was a mere four thousand dollars.

Yet, she maintained her facade, a mask of contentment.

"Marlin loves me the most, after all," she purred, her words laced with deliberate emphasis, a barb aimed squarely at Nora.

Dolores leaned back next to Marlin, shaking his arm, saying with a sweet tone, "Marlin, right?"

Marlin responded with a nod.

Immediately, Dolores smiled sweetly.

“Marlin, since you invited Miss Wilson, why don't you ask her to join us for a drink? It's a good opportunity to apologize for what happened last time."

Marlin hesitated briefly. Given the relationship between Norah and his dad, he thought they shouldn't be hostile to each other.

"Miss Wilson, please come and drink with us."

When Marlin finished his words, Norah abruptly stood up and opened the door.

"Darling."

A man and a woman were standing at the doorway.

"Mr. Boyd?" Lola's surprised voice broke the silence as she walked into the private room in high heels. “You are here too."

Marlin nodded expressionlessly.

Sean had already moved to Norah's side, holding her hand, silently declaring their relationship.

“Is Mr. Scott's girlfriend acquainted with you, Mr. Boyd?" Lola narrowed her eyes and offered a smile. "What a coincidence! Would you mind if we joined you guys?"

"Today is my birthday. Would you mind them join us?" Dolores exclaimed to her friends, her tone tinged with a hint of dissatisfaction.

Her friends didn't seem to care. The more people, the merrier.

"Marlin, what are your thoughts?"

Seeing his girlfriend's crestfallen expression, Marlin hesitated, wanting to refuse them, but instead, he found himself blurting out, "No at all."

Dolores, though discontented, reasoned that she had always maintained obedience and composure in Marlin's presence. Reluctant to stir up unnecessary conflict, she could only watch as they took their seats.

Norah and Sean didn't care. Drinking anywhere was fine as long as they were together.

Sean quietly introduced Lola's background. He didn't mention the elevator incident, considering it unimportant.

After entering the private room, Lola began to observe Norah and Dolores.