Chapter 167

Chandler squinted his eyes slightly. "Ms. Richard, did you mean that I have gained weight and become an important figure in your life?" His remark carried a teasing tone, but it eased the tension. Yoko couldn't help but smile."You can see it that way too." Helen felt particularly out of place sitting there. Besides, Jasmine was calling her. So, she found a reason to excuse herself. "Mr. Chandler, I have something to attend to, so I'm leaving now." Just as she said this, Joshua remarked, "Ms. Spencer, you're being quite disrespectful now. You just sat and now you want to leave. Is it because I've signed the contract, so now you want to leave?" "Mr. Richard, you've misunderstood me. That's not my intention—" explained Helen. Joshua hurriedly cut her off, saying, "Since that's not your intention, then what's the hurry to leave? Stay a bit longer and have a few more drinks." With no other option, she could only look to Chandler for help. But he just smiled and remained silent. Lef