"Carlos has been in a coma all these years. He has not been conscious ever since the accident," Colleen told Blair. "James is as cunning as Megan. He had tried to ruin Debbie and Carlos' relationship even before the car accident. And since Curtis is Debbie's uncle, the old man kept throwing mud at him. It's a good thing that we all know his true colors and won't fall for his trap too easily."
"James? Isn't he Mr. Huo's father?" Blair asked in confusion.
"Yes, he is. Oh, don't tell anyone about what I just told you. We don't know James' true intentions yet, so the guys are trying to maintain a good relationship with him on the surface."
"Huh?" Blair's head went blank for a moment. "Fine..." 'I really don't understand these rich people. I thought all these fights over family money happened only in TV dramas.'
The two women chatted happily, and they even sat next to each other during dinner.
Colleen put some food onto Blair's plate and asked for her opinion on the dishes.
Wesley was frustrated. Colleen was stripping him off his right to serve his lady. "Colleen, you should go and take care of your man," he said grumpily.
"What?" Colleen raised her head to look at Wesley in confusion.
Curtis smirked. "Senior Colonel Li is getting jealous. Babe, come here."
"Jealous? Why?" Colleen was even more confused now.
"He wanted to serve Blair, but you stole his spotlight," Curtis explained.
Colleen's eyes widened and a wide smile spread across her face. "Oops! I'm sorry, Wesley. I'll leave it up to you then."
Wesley rolled his eyes and picked up his chopsticks. He removed the food from Blair's plate and put it onto his. "She doesn't like this dish," he told Colleen.
"Oh," said Colleen with an amused look as she stared between the couple. In order to not embarrass Colleen, Blair hurriedly said, "Don't listen to him." She didn't think of herself as a picky eater. Even though she disliked some food, she could still take a bite or two.
"I know what you like and don't. Let me serve you," Wesley offered.
Damon rolled his eyes and complained, "Come on, dude! First, Curtis and Colleen. Then, Carlos and Debbie. And now, even you have begun to show off in front of me. I always took you for a serious man. Looks like even you have become a show-off after falling in love. Oh babe, I miss you so much." Damon's wife was on a business trip, and he was the only one who was alone in the room.
To make fun of Damon, Curtis ladled some soup for Colleen and said in the softest voice, "Babe, eat this soup."
Knowing his intentions, Colleen gave him a sweet smile. "Why don't you feed me, darling?"
"Sure, sweetie. Be careful. It's hot."
Damon was struck speechless and lost his appetite.
Ignoring his sulking, Wesley picked up all the food that Blair didn't like, and ate it himself.
Uneasy, Blair bit her bottom lip and stammered, "You...don't need to do this. I can eat all of that." 'Don't treat me so well. I'm afraid I might go soft on you again, ' she thought to herself.
"Don't force yourself if you don't like it," Wesley said.
After a short pause, Blair said, "I know that."
Wesley suddenly realized that his words might be subject to multiple interpretations. So, he immediately explained, "I meant the food."
"Oh really?" she asked.
He nodded vigorously. He didn't want her to misunderstand him again.
After dinner, they played mahjong for a while before leaving the Orchid Private Club.
In the parking lot
"Blair!" Wesley called out.
"Hmm?" Blair continued walking, without turning back.
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