The Beauty and the Brain by Natalie Jones novel Chapter 78

Chapter 78 

After the awards ceremony, Zane and Sasha decided not to attend the post-event dinner and left through the back door with their assistants. Two cars were waiting at the entrance. 

As Zane and Sasha spotted Darwin leaning against one of the cars, they hesitated briefly before proceeding to the back and getting into Marie’s car. 

With Darwin leading the way in front, Luca followed behind, driving the other car. Sasha couldn’t help but ask Marie, “Why is Darwin here?” 

“He works for me now,” Marie replied. 

Sasha scoffed, “Why did you sign him?” 

Marie flashed Sasha a smile. “Darwin is a hidden gem. I want to maximize his potential.” 

Zane chimed in, “Your judgment is always spot-on, and having one more person in the company is 

a good thing.” 

Sasha sighed, knowing that Darwin could easily get into arguments with her, and it seemed like 

peaceful days were unlikely to come. 

Upon reaching the restaurant, just as the four of them entered, they noticed a group of people walking upstairs from the lobby. Darwin nudged Marie and whispered, “Isn’t that Dennis?” 

Marie looked up, and Dennis happened to turn around and glance at her before going upstairs 

without saying a word. 

Marie felt that her relationship with Dennis had become somewhat strange. They were considered a couple, but Dennis had never expressed the intention of being together. They were more like friends, yet Dennis cared for her in every way. 

However, Marie didn’t dwell on it much and didn’t want to reveal too much about her relationship with Dennis in front of Zane and Sasha. She followed Darwin into the private room. 

Once they were all seated and had ordered their food, an awkward atmosphere settled over them. 

Darwin seemed arrogant, Zane was shy and reserved, and Sasha remained silent. Feeling helpless, Marie raised her glass and said, “Let’s congratulate Zane on his well-deserved victory and successful award!” 

Darwin scoffed dismissively, but Marie glared at him, prompting him to obediently pick up his glass, clink it with everyone else, and congratulate Zane. 

Zane blushed after drinking and said, “Thank you, Marie. Without you, I wouldn’t have come this far.” 

Sasha pulled him down to sit and said, “No need to be so polite. Marie doesn’t care about your 

thanks.” 

Darwin rolled his eyes and retorted, “Well, Marie is the boss, so of course he should show some 

respect, right?” 

Sasha glared at him and said, “Who asked you? Marie didn’t say anything!” 

Darwin shot back, “Then why are you interfering?” 

They both just stared at each other, unwilling to give in. 

Marie intervened, “That’s enough, Darwin. If you cause trouble again, I’ll send you back to Global 

Medias.” 

Darwin immediately shut his mouth and quietly sat on the side, focusing on his meal. Meanwhile, Sasha had a few drinks and excused herself to go to the restroom, but she didn’t return for a while.. 

Zane suggested going to check on her and kept returning to report, “Marie, you should go and see. Sasha is being blocked outside by Carly.” 

Marie was surprised. Carly was also at this restaurant? 

“Yes, Carly seems to be having dinner here with a friend. I heard that Sasha is being blocked in the 

restroom.” 

Logically, as a celebrity, Carly should be more careful about her behavior. Even if she caused trouble, Olive could find a way to suppress it. 

But for her to block Sasha in the restaurant, she must have some audacity. 

Before Marie could say anything, Darwin stood up and opened the door of the private room. Zane paused and asked, “Is he going to barge into the women’s restroom?” 

Marie couldn’t help but chuckle and replied, “Let him go. You go and bring Sasha back; I won’t 

interfere this time.” 

Just as Zane stepped out, the door to the private room swung open, and Marie turned her head, 

surprised. 

“What are you doing here?” 

Dennis walked over, lifted her chin, and in the next moment, he kissed Marie passionately. Marie was taken aback, still processing what was happening when Dennis broke the kiss and licked his Jips. 

Marie slapped him across the mouth and exclaimed, “What the hell!” 

Dennis grabbed her hand and pressed it against the wall, asking, “Have you been drinking?” 

Marie glared at him and retorted, “Yes, I have! So what?” 

Get Bonus 

“You’re not allowed to drink. I have something important to do today. I can’t drive you home.” 

So, he rushed all the way here just to prevent her from drinking? 

Marie rolled her eyes. “I don’t need you to drive me! I can go back on my own! Besides, Luca will come and pick me up!” 

Dennis tilted his head, still holding her against the wall, and said, “Well then, you can take me back. 

I’ve had too much to drink.” 

“You don’t seem drunk to me.” 

“I will be drunk later. Tonight’s business dinner is a bit tricky.” 

She pursed her lips, “I won’t take you. Let Cullen drive you.” 

Dennis didn’t release his hold on her shoulder and said, “Cullen can’t come; he has something to do. If you don’t take me, I’ll drive back myself.” 

Marie was at a loss for how to deal with his stubbornness. 

Was this man always so insistent? 

“Fine, I’ll take you later, but drink less!” 

“Okay.”