“Carrie slowly looked up, her clear eyes meeting Be’s gaze.


    She did not say one word.


    However, Be could read the answer in Carrie’s eyes.


    “It’s not every day Carrie falls for a boy and stands her ground for him, Be. Just give her a break. If


    being with Ryan makes her happy andfortable, let them get along and see where it takes them.”


    Justin looked over and offered words offort with a hint of


    pleading in her ear.


    “I can tell that Carrie has feelings for him. I’m not trying to break them


    1. I just ” Be met his eyes.


    “I get it. I understand.”


    Justin let out an understanding smile. His usual stoic expression


    beamed only for her. “But don’t forget that Carrie has you and m


    His response was brief but strong.


    Be felt butterflies and looked away.


    Such was Justin. There was no bullshit with him. He kept his words


    short but effective.


    Apart from Wyatt and Celeste-the star of the night-the whole family


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    sat at Be’s table.


    Justin stubbornly would not leave the seat beside Be. Despite the


    angry and contemptuous stares, he remained unfazed and still.


    He was unashamed and unapologetic.


    “Your seat isn’t here, Mr. Salvador.”


    Ralph narrowed his eyes at Justin’sposed face and snapped at


    him as if he were interrogating a suspect. “The table here is for our family and close friends. Who are


    you to sit here?”


    It was silent at the table as all eyes were on Justin.


    Faced with scrutiny, the man merely curled his lips and looked deep into the eyes of the woman, who


    had remained indifferent to the


    situation.


    “My seat is next to wherever Be sits.”


    Be nearly choked. She turned her head and snapped an angry look at Justin, who did not seem to


    think that hisment was


    inappropriate.


    “Tsk!” Ralph averted his gaze and downed his drink..


    “Hmph! I don’t know what the house rules are for the Salvadors, but here, we don’t let our dogs near


    the dinner table.” Sasha’s words were


    biting.


    Sasha crossed her legs and sank her back against the seat while tapping the table. She sure looked


    like a mafia boss.


    Justin tensed his jawline.


    No one would be happy to be called less than a human.


    Although he loved Be and wanted to leave a good impression on


    her family, there was no reason for the Thompsons to trample on his


    dignity.


    “Enough. Grandpa Nigel is here tonight. At least show him some


    respect. Let’s just enjoy dinner.” Be stood up for Justin, as her family had gone out of line.


    “Ms. Be.”


    Steven hurried to Be’s side and leaned into her ear to say, “Mr. Christopher Iverson is here.”


    Justin picked up on the conversation, and his face fell.


    “Oh? I thought he wouldn’t be here. Just wee him and lead him.


    to the table for the Iversons,” Be instructed indifferently.


    “The situation is a littleplicated


    Steven paused and murmured in hushed tones, “Mrs. Sophie Iverson


    is with Mr. Christopher Iverson.”


    “What? Sophie’s here as well?” Be’s eyes widened.


    “Yes. They are outside the venue hall. What-”


    Without another word, Be got up and went outside the hall with


    Steven.


    With the warmth of the love of his life gone, Justin felt bitter and


    clutched the ss in his hand, his veins showing.