Chapter 43

"Oh, Racquelle." Shanice smiled warmly and nodded gracefully at her. "We're already so close. Is there really a need for such formal greetings?" This lightened Racquelle's mood a bit. However, she still folded her arms, casting a dissatisfied look at me. "It's just my two cents, Shanice, but this is a gala with top business leaders present. Isn't it a bit beneath you to waste your time on a lowly scum instead of greeting the big names at such an important event?" Unfazed, Shancie responded, "I can't help it. I like him. He's young, good-looking, and full of energy. What's not to like?" Shanice's words rendered me speechless. The way she phrased it was bound to make people's imaginations run wild. Racquelle's face darkened instantly. She bit her lip as if unsure how to respond. Just then, a large SUV approached slowly from a distance. Gerald stepped out as soon as the door opened. A crowd immediately gathered around him, greeting him warmly. Seeing Gerald, Racquelle looked like