Chapter 280

The more Lawrence spoke, the quieter his voice became—until it was almost inaudible. I froze, momentarily at a loss for words. Lila, on the other hand, exploded. "What? Just because of this? Lawrence, that's so unfair!" Lawrence's face turned red with embarrassment, and he couldn't say a single word. He hurriedly called the waiter to settle the bill and then left the restaurant. Lila stomped her foot in frustration. "What the hell! And to think I used to think he was decent. Turns out he's such a coward!" I patted her shoulder lightly and said while pretending to be relaxed, "Forget it. Don't waste your energy on him. He's not worth it." But deep inside, a bitterness I couldn't put into words welled up. "Serena, don't feel bad. It's just a job, right? I'll help you find a company that's definitely way better than his stupid company!" Lila declared passionately. I gently patted the back of her hand and reassured her, saying, "Alright, alright. Don't get worked up over someone li