The Beauty and the Brain by Natalie Jones novel Chapter 26

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When Jolie returned, she saw Marie sitting alone on a park bench, her head down, not saying a 

word. 

Jolie walked over and quietly asked, “Ms. Spence, what’s wrong?” 

Marie kicked a stone by her feet, looking down, and asked, “Jolie, what do people usually do when they’re feeling down?” 

After giving it some thought, Jolie said, “Drinking, singing, eating, and shopping.” 

She needs to save money for shopping, as she doesn’t have enough funds to bring Emory and the others over. 

Eating food is off–limits for her, as she’s still on a diet. 

Drinking and singing, that’s something we can enjoy. 

Marie stood up and asked, “Jolie, want to go for a drink?” 

“Huh?” Jolie didn’t catch on. 

Marie grabbed her hand and said, “Let’s go, I’ll take you out for a drink.” 

Marie and Jolie found a bar that wasn’t too crowded as evening approached. They chose a secluded. spot to sit and ordered a case of beer. Fearlessly placing the drinks on the table, Marie said, “Let’s drink up! Once we finish these, we can head home!” 

Jolie waved her hand, not daring to drink. 

Marie asked the attendant to open all the bottles of wine. She took a big sip herself and sighed in satisfaction. “Ah, it feels so good! It’s been a long time since I’ve had a drink!” 

Jolie sat there without moving, not daring to drink any alcohol. After all, she might have to take 

Marie home if she drank too much later! 

Marie kept drinking one bottle after another. She had promised to go home after finishing this case, but before it was even empty, she ordered another bottle of red wine and a few cocktails. 

Colorful drinks were arranged on the table, and Marie took a sip of each one. The alcohol mixed together, and before long, she was intoxicated. 

At ten o’clock, the bar gradually became more crowded. Marie was laughing and drinking, mumbling something under her breath. The music grew louder, and a few men couldn’t help but glance over in her direction. 

Marie was dressed like a typical student, her small face flushed with a rosy hue. Her eyes were slightly red, making her look both pitiful and adorable. 

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Jolle sald somewhat embarrassed, “Ms. Spence, let’s go back.” 

“Huh?” The music in the bar was too loud, and Marie couldn’t hear clearly. 

“I say, let’s go back!” Jolie shouted loudly. 

“I’m not going back! Where would I even go?” Marie shouted loudly. 

Nowhere feels like home, so naturally, she has nowhere to return to. 

While Gavin was on his way to the restroom, he happened to pass by Marie’s secluded spot. Who else could it be, if not Marie, sitting there with her drink, giggling and swaying from side to side? 

Recently, he and Dennis have been in Las Vegas, and the two of them would often eat together whenever they had the chance. Today, he finally managed to get Dennis to go out for a drink, hoping to gossip about Dennis and this Marie. Little did he know, they would actually run into the intriguing Marie herself. 

Gavin returned to the upstairs private room, rubbing his hands together excitedly as he approached Dennis and said, “Guess who I just saw?” 

Dennis held a glass of red wine in one hand and, with a look of disdain, moved slightly to the side. He said, “Just tell me what you want 

don’t come any closer.” 

Gavin: “…” 

“I saw Ms. Spence!” Gavin exclaimed. 

Dennis hesitated for a moment, then raised his glass and took another sip of red wine, letting out a soft “Mmm” from his mouth. 

Is Gavin still being stubborn like this? 

“So, you’re really not interested in Ms. Spence, huh?” Gavin asked. 

“No,” Dennis said coldly. 

“But I find her quite interesting. If you’re not interested, I’ll give it a shot!” Gavin rubbed his hands together, excitedly exclaiming. 

“Get lost!” Dennis said. 

Gavin chuckled and said, “I’m serious, Ms. Spence is so beautiful! She’s downstairs right now, tipsy from drinking, and so many men are staring at her. I could go play the hero and save her!” 

Dennis didn’t say a word and took another sip of his drink. The private room remained silent like this. 

Gavin sat cross–legged to one side, curious to know what was going on in Dennis’s mind.