Chapter 343

She'd been watching for a while and just couldn't shake the feeling that something was off. “So, how do you know him?” Clara feigned confusion. “You told me you could win him over, but I swear, you two totally knew each other before!” Nicholas caught on instantly, his tone calm and indifferent. “We don’t know each other. But even if we did, what’s it to you?” Lisa snapped back, clearly refusing to let it go. “I invited you for a drink earlier and you turned me down. But now you're drinking with her?” Nicholas gave a shrug, like he couldn't care less. “What can I say, I fell for this lady at first sight.” Clara turned to Lisa, her expression full of smug satisfaction. “Looks like I won. He’s mine tonight.” Lisa’s face contorted with anger. “You’ve got terrible taste! Falling for some basic nobody like her?” Nicholas shot back without missing a beat, “She’s not a nobody. But you? You're the public bus—everyone’s had a ride.” Clara glanced at Lisa and flashed a victorious smile. Lisa was