Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan)

Chapter 255

Renata carried an air of elegance about her, "Oh, Ms. Damon, you're really blaming me unfairly! It's just

one glass of wine. Do we really need to make a mountain out of a molehill? Are we protecting our

friends a bit too zealously? Even if Mr. Dawson was present, I would still sincerely hope to make friends

with Mrs. Dawson. You're not going to block that too, are you?"

After her speech, she lifted her eyes to Jaylan, her lips curling into a smile, her voice tinged with

flirtation, "Mr. Dawson, I really wanted to toast sincerely!"

"Hey! ...Speak properly, will you? Is it really about one glass of wine? You're forcing your will upon

others, definitely not with good intentions!" Catherine retorted without any filter, laughing as if she found

the situation entertaining, "Flirting with Mr. Dawson is useless here, this is a business cocktail party, not

a bar!"

I was inevitably amused by Catherine's words, and when everyone saw me laugh, they joined in too.

Renata's face finally flushed a tad, "Catherine, how can you speak like that? Can't you ever stop?

Since Mrs. Dawson already drank the wine, what's there to fuss about?"

"Fine, let's not fuss about it then!" Catherine squinted her eyes, a knowing smile on her face.

"Right! Just over one glass of wine, you attribute so much to it? You're really making things difficult!"

Renata licked her lips, seemingly eager to escape the situation, "Alright, ...I was wrong, I shouldn't

have toasted Mrs. Dawson! Ms. Damon, is this alright?"

The two women had been subtly challenging each other, but it seemed like the situation was finally

settling down.

I just stood by, watching with a smile. I was calculating time in my mind, waiting for a miracle to

happen!

Jaylan knew Catherine well enough to fear that their bickering might spark a problem. He hurried to

mediate, "You women are too dramatic, is it wrong for me to protect my wife? I'm scared of you lot, all

sharp-tongued? Anyway, no more alcohol for my Allie!"

Jaylan's words were indeed reasonable and perfectly reflected a sense of prioritizing the bigger picture.

After finishing, he softly said to me, "I've got to get back to work. If you're tired, rest a bit and grab a

bite!"

"Alright! Go ahead!" I replied with a compliant smile, "Don't worry about me!"

Unexpectedly, just as our conversation moved on, Renata tried to get the last word. Seeing Jaylan

about to leave, she quickly stepped forward, "Mr. Dawson, no matter how busy you are today, you need

to have a drink with me. Consider it as drinking on behalf of your wife!"

Just as Catherine was about to step in, I gave a slight cough. Catherine immediately understood and Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.

held back.

"Ms. Renata, since you're insisting, I'll have a drink with you." Jaylan responded, gesturing for a waiter

to bring over drinks. He handed one to Renata, and picked up one for himself.

As Renata took the drink, she glanced at me, a mischievous smile in her eyes.

I silently cursed at her, she was pushing her luck!

Holding her glass, she turned to me, "Mrs. Dawson, I came today for Mr. Dawson, but don't get me

wrong! I usually don't take up such hosting duties, but when Mr. Dawson called and asked me to spice

up the event, I had to come! So, I really don't have any other intentions!"

"I understand! I'm not misunderstanding! You're overthinking!" I responded graciously, my smile warm

and generous.

Pleased with my reply, she raised an eyebrow at me, "So, it's not too much if I ask Mr. Dawson for a

drink, right?"

I continued to smile, "Not at all, it's appropriate!"

Hearing my response, Renata grinned smugly, turning to Catherine, "See, Ms. Damon, Mrs. Dawson is

very generous, unlike you, always thinking the worst of others!"

With that, she looked back at Catherine, now turning her attention to Jaylan, her eyes twinkling with

flirtation, "Mr. Dawson, I wish you every success and may all your wishes come true!"

Jaylan's lips twitched, he lifted his glass and downed the drink, clearly eager to excuse himself from the

situation. However, Renata seemed oblivious to his intentions. Seeing him finish his drink, she burst out

laughing, "Mr. Dawson, you're really straightforward! I hadn't even finished speaking!"

Jaylan's face turned a bit stern, he looked at Renata, his voice cold, "You sure have a lot to say!"