The atmosphere in the room turned cold at once, but the two close friends were used to Gareth’s temperament, so they didn’t care at all and burst out in laughter.
Vincent even teased Gareth fearlessly, “Why that glare? Are you guilty because I hit the bull’s-eye? Bro, you’re being a little too obvious. Although we grew up together since young, you can’t let me see through you so easily. Please be more mindful of me as a single. Anyway, you’re so obsessed with her, but she doesn’t seem to care about you.”
As the old saying goes, a friend in need is a friend indeed; but the buddies found more joy in teasing each other and giving sarcastic comments.
The atmosphere turned even colder as if they were in an igloo. Gareth’s frosty voice came forth. “I’ve never seen a proposal as brilliant as Elisa’s. I always make a clear distinction between private and public interests.”
Vincent scoffed, “You’re just in denial.”
Gareth glared at Vincent coldly and ignored him.
Perceiving Gareth’s apathetic attitude, Jeremy narrowed his eyes and asked again, “Old Mr. Wickam plans to get you guys engaged. What’s your view? The recording is incomplete.”
Anyone could discern that it was a partial recording that only recorded Darren’s comment, while comments from the other people were filtered. So, Jeremy guessed that Gareth definitely didn’t agree with the suggestion. Otherwise, Rose would release the complete recording unhesitantly.
Before Gareth could reply, Vincent became amused and chimed in, “You don’t have to ask the obvious. Our dear Mr. Wickam has yet to get over that woman. Of course, he wouldn’t agree.”
“Mind your own business.” Gareth’s expression turned more gloomy.
Vincent’s eyelid twitched involuntarily. He turned to look at Gareth with a frown. “Come on, what do you expect me to do? I’m your bro, for goodness sake!”
Gareth laughed out of irritation and blurted, “My bro?”
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