Hold My Tear, I’m Getting My Wife Back (Leanne Castillo) novel Chapter 395

Deputy Director was particularly merry after a few drinks and had just enjoyed a performance. He was about to invite the performer to join him when he noticed Curtis whispering to one of his subordinates. Moments later, the subordinate approached the woman, asking her to enter the adjacent room.

With her guitar in hand, Xenia rose and followed Caleb out of the room, casting a lingering glance over Curtis' ruggedly handsome, carefree face.

Deputy Director watched with jealousy as Caleb led the enchanting woman away. He knew the implications of such a move at a dinner party, especially with someone as striking as Xenia.

His mood soured at being outmaneuvered, especially by Curtis, but given Curtis' standing and position, he couldn’t make a scene. The Richardson family was powerful, and even he had to show Curtis due respect.

With jest and sarcasm, he commented, "Mr. Richardson seems in high spirits today. That actress is stunning, even more so than the lead in our local Stonebridge theater troupe. It seems we have hidden talents among us."

Curtis responded coldly, his eyes narrowing. "Not that as I can see, but there certainly are plenty of mice around."

Deputy Director detected the chill in his voice but couldn’t pinpoint its origin. Curtis had been all smiles before the performance began.

The dinner was only halfway through when Curtis, ever unpredictable, put down his utensils and stood up. "Need to handle something. Please continue without me."

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“Hey, are you wearing your locket again?” Amy’s eyes sparkled with curiosity as Leanne walked into the hospital.

“It’s been blessed anew,” Leanne replied with a smile, handing coffee to her and Donna.