Chapter: 1010

As Lola looked up, she caught Norah's mischievous gaze, as if Norah could read her thoughts. Lola struggled to maintain her composure.

“I just believe Mr. Scott deserves someone better. You two aren't a good match."

"If I'm not suitable, then who is? You?"

Lola almost said yes impulsively but caught herself just in time and remained silent.

As Marlin moved, he bumped his thigh against the sofa, lost his balance, and nearly fell backward toward a finished bottle on the floor that could hit his head.

Lola watched as Norah quickly stood up and grabbed Marlin by the neck to stabilize him.

But she overdid it and stumbled back onto the sofa.

In the next moment, Marlin collapsed onto her.

"What are you doing?"

Both a man and a woman yelled from the doorway.

Norah pushed Marlin's face away and was met with Sean's furious expression.

Dolores rushed over, pulled Marlin away, and accused, "Miss Wilson, how could you lay your hands on Marlin while I was gone? Your boyfriend is still in the club. Are you that desperate?"

Dolores' words only fueled Sean's anger. He said through gritted teeth, "Norah, you..."

He struggled to say more.

Lola's eyes gleamed. She had been pondering how to create misunderstandings between Norah and Sean. This was her chance.

"Mr. Boyd was just drunk and lost his footing. Miss Wilson was simply helping him, and they both ended up on the sofa."

She withheld further details. To the listeners, it sounded like Norah had exploited Marlin's drunken state to her advantage.

Norah firmly pushed Marlin away by his shoulder.

Dolores sat next to Marlin and gently patted his arm, her voice breaking as she asked, “Are you okay?"

She glared up at Norah, who was slowly getting to her feet, her eyes filled with malice.

"Miss Wilson, I'll explain everything to Marlin once he's sober. The next time you see Marlin, please remember your status and avoid such shameful actions."

She gripped one of Marlin's arms and struggled to stand. Lola moved over to assist her.

“Let's head out, Miss Shaw. I'll help you get him outside.

Before they left, she offered seemingly kind words, saying, "Mr. Scott, Miss Wilson might have her reasons. As a couple, it's best not to let anger last through the night. I hope you two can have a talk."