Chapter: 182

He replied, "Sort of."

“Then why did you seek my opinion? Your friend doesn't concern me."

Sean's grip on the cup tightened. When he glanced up, he noticed Joanna snuggling against Norah's shoulder, behaving like a child, which irritated him somewhat. Every time he saw Joanna, she was always in close proximity to Norah.

“I see." Sean cast his eyes downward, appearing dejected. "I thought you were concerned about me."

"I was. I inquired about her, didn't I? I'm not acquainted with many people here." Norah lifted her glass. "Who you befriend is none of my concern. I don't have many friends here, but I value them." That was the case, for the time being.

Suddenly, Sean said, "You can be friends with my friends."

Norah looked up in confusion. "What?"

"I'll elaborate later." Sean downed the wine in one gulp and placed the glass on the table. "Miss Andrews has had her fill. It's time to take her home."

"No, I want more! Let's keep drinking, Norah!" Joanna protested.

Norah glanced at the time. It was still early, but when she met Sean's serious gaze, she told Joanna, "No more drinks. I'll drive you home."

The driver was Sean's bodyguard. After dropping Joanna off, he drove Sean and Norah to Dreamview Villas.

The car was filled with the scent of alcohol and Norah's alluring perfume.

Though Norah had drunk, she didn't feel the effects of alcohol. She lowered her gaze and inquired, “Where's Phillip? Why wasn't he with you?"

"Susanna had called him over," Sean replied casually, his breath carrying a strong scent of alcohol that was somewhat intoxicating.

“What did you want to elaborate on just now, Mr. Scott?" Norah asked, fiddling with her fingers and gazing out the window as if the conversation didn't concern her.

"There's an auction next weekend, and I'd like to invite you to be my date, Norah," Sean explained.

Norah raised an eyebrow in surprise. An auction?

"The Scott family is hosting the auction, and many prominent figures from Glophia will be there. I need a companion."

“With so many important people in Glophia, why me? My reputation.."

Norah's eyes drooped, and there was a touch of sadness in her expression.

Amidst the divorce proceedings with Derek, Norah knew she, Derek, and Madeline became the laughingstock of Glophia. Why did Sean choose her to be his companion at the auction?

"In my view, reputation is something given by others. But personally, I don't pay much attention to it," Sean interjected. “I'm more interested in discerning a person's character firsthand."

Norah chuckled lightly. "You seem to have your own criteria for friendship. However, apart from Phillip and your bodyguards, I haven't noticed anyone by your side."

Sean maintained his composure despite Norah's teasing. "Well, I have quite a few friends. I'll introduce you to them sometime."