Chapter 71

"Ms. Scott, you can't handle alcohol, huh? You only had half a glass, and you can't take it anymore. Do you want to take a break?" Devin asked. Penny knew Jasmine wasn't good at socializing, and Devin kept taking advantage of that. So she quickly stepped in to help defuse the situation. "Jasmine's really not much of a drinker," she said. "I'm sorry if that upset you, Mr. Garner." Turning toward Jasmine, she suggested, "Jasmine, why don't you freshen up a bit?" Jasmine glanced at Penny, reluctant to leave her alone. But Penny gave her a little push and urged, "Go." Only then did Jasmine leave the private room. At the same time, the door across the hallway opened, and Hayden walked out. She recognized him and gave him a polite smile before walking toward the restroom. Hayden peered in Penny's private room before giving Joshua a call. "I just saw Jasmine at The Violet Place. She's drinking with a bunch of big shots. Do you want to come over and check on her?" Upon hearing this, J