Ryleigh pulled Maisie’s hand and walked over to the table. “She is Nolan Goldmann’s wife!”
The two women were shocked.
The server brought the food over while Ryleigh introduced Maisie to the two of them. The wildlooking
woman with dreadlocks in a leopard-printed jacket was Jenny Weiner.
Jenny’s name didn’t match her personality. Her father, Jack Foxx, was a bigshot in the Royal Law Firm
The other woman who was more voluptuous was Barbara Chase. The Chases, like the Bouchers, were
in politics. Mr. Chase was a retired lower-level official who used to work with Helios’ father.
No one other than Ryleigh knew Jenny and Barbara’s actual background in the group.
Maisie smiled. “You have interesting lives.”
Barbara took some food. “You’re the one with the interesting life. Jenny and I were both shocked.”
Jenny looked at her. “Passion Jewelry has pretty much fallen into your hands Honestly, I don’t like that
man. If my father were involved, he would win the court case.”
Maisie got close to them through the conversations during dinner. Barbara and Jenny were both women
from affluent families and had seen the world. They were more restrained and tolerant, so it was easy to
be friends with them.
Their dinner ended at 9:00 p.m., and Ryleigh and Maisie walked them both to the door.
Barbara walked to the car and turned to say to them both, “My car is here. You don’t need to send me
off. Let’s meet again soon.”
Maisie nodded. “Alright, have a safe drive.”
After watching their cars drive away, Ryleigh bumped her arm and smiled. “How is it? They’re great
people to know, right?”
Maisie put her elbow on her shoulder. “Yes, they are great, and with great families too. How did you get
to know them?”
Normal socialites wouldn’t be able to meet them. Even in the group chat, Barbara and Jenny were in
their own world. Even though they would sometimes join in the gossip, no one knew their identities.
Ryleigh rubbed her nose. “My cousin introduced me to Barbara, and I met Jenny through her. You know
my dad wants me to do better and get acquainted with more people.”
Maisie teased, “I guess your dad wants you to know more people who could help you, so you don’t join
the wrong crowd.”
She scoffed. “No way! Do I look like someone who would join the wrong crowd? I’m a good, law-abiding
citizen.”
A flashing Rolls-Royce drove over and parked not far away from them. The window was slightly rolled
down, and the man’s handsome face in the back seat was revealed.
Ryleigh teased, I’m so jealous, Mr. Goldmann is here to pick you up.”
Maisie hugged her shoulder. “Why don’t you stop driving so that my cousin can come and pick you up?”
Ryleigh pushed her away. “Go away, hurry, go back with Mr. Goldmann.”
Maisie got into the car, and Nolan grabbed her waist, put his chin on her shoulder, and said in a deep
voice,” Did you have a good time?”
Maisie blinked. ‘Quite.”
Nolan’s eyes were burning, and he brushed her ear. “I didn’t.”
Maisie walked to the room, and Nolan was close behind. He closed the door locked it, then held Maisie
against the wall and kissed her deeply, harder, and wilder
His lips slid away from her, onto her neck. “Maisie, I’m not happy. Will you cheer me up?”
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