Chapter 696

I was taken aback to find Bruce with Yasmine. My mind went blank for a moment. How did they end up together? What was their relationship now? Why was Yasmine dining with Bruce at this floating restaurant? Did Cindy know about Yasmine? However, Bruce's lighthearted remark snapped me out of my stupor. His mockery didn't surprise me. I had expected him to jump to conclusions about my relationship with Ernest from the moment I saw him. After all, he had ridiculed me many times before. The term "romantic rendezvous" was particularly stinging. He didn't even use the word "date". He was clearly implying an improper relationship between Ernest and me as if we were sneaking around in secret. It struck me how adept Bruce was at insults and humiliation. He always knew how to hit the most painful spot. I dug my nails into my palm, forcing myself to suppress the swirling emotions within me. With a forced smile, I said, "Mr. Harold—" "You've misunderstood, Bruce. Ms. Fisher and I aren't in the