Jorrod walked straight to the table, pulled out a chair, and gracefully sat down, his long legs crossing effortlessly. The heavy, commanding aura he brought with him instantly dominated the space, leaving no trace of the awkwardness someone uninvited should feel.
He seized control so naturally.
It looked as if he were the host who had paid for the dinner.
In stark contrast, the two men who had been perfectly seated simultaneously shot up from their chairs.
Liam extended a hand toward him, speaking first. "Mr. Vaughn. What a coincidence."
As for Julian.
He had received a WeChat message from Jorrod just minutes ago.
[I'm in the area. Mind if I crash your dinner?]
Given both Jorrod's status and their recent project collaboration, Julian viewed him as an absolute VIP.
[Not at all, as long as you don't mind a crowded table.]
Julian had assumed Jorrod was just making a casual joke.
He never expected the man to actually show up a few minutes later.
With a respectful gaze, Julian took in Jorrod's striking features and thought to himself: *Now this is what you call disgustingly handsome.*
Liam's hand hung awkwardly in the air, completely ignored.
Just as he was about to painfully withdraw it, Jorrod glanced at him and said coldly, "Try to be a little more independent. Do your job properly when you're on the clock. Pestering your boss after hours is honestly a bit pathetic."
Liam caught the casual, almost dismissive tone.
It sounded like the 'boss' he was referring to was Sienna.
For some reason, ever since the CEO returned from abroad, Liam felt like Jorrod harbored a deep, intense hostility toward him.
For a split second, the words 'romantic rival' flashed in bright lights across Liam's mind, but he quickly swatted the absurd thought away.
There was no way a CEO would fall for an employee who blatantly ignored hierarchy and constantly snapped at him during meetings.
While Liam was still trying to formulate a polite response...
Julian answered for him. "Mr. Vaughn, this is Sienna's ex-boyfriend. I invited him to sit with us."
Jorrod froze. He slowly shifted his gaze to Julian, lingering on his gentle, smiling face with an intensely probing look.
Sienna's words suddenly echoed in his mind.
[How am I supposed to make you my official boyfriend if you're not generous enough?]
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