James''s words cut off Odie mid-sentence.


    Frowning, Jonah said, "Mr. Burke, you knew Sandy and Vanessa are tight. If you go ahead with this engagement, the Pords will flip out. Why didn''t you mention this earlier?"


    James replied calmly, "The Burkes, Pords, and Whites aren''t particrly close. I had no idea Sandy was so close to Vanessa. If I had known, I would never have suggested your engagement to Vanessa." "But you just said..."


    "I read it online."


    James pulled out his phone, showing an article that detailed the love triangle between Odie, Sandy, and Vanessa.All content is ? N0velDrama.Org.


    With a teasing tone, James remarked, "Didn''t know you had such a colorful love life."


    Jonah was about to chime in, but Odie, with a dark expression, cut him off, "Enough!" There was no point in ming anyone now.


    Taking a deep breath, Odie said, "Let''s head home." Then, he moved towards the car.


    As Odie was about to open the car door, James, frowning, said, "Mr. Odie, that''s my car."


    "I know. My car''s broken, remember?"


    Odie, unfazed, turned to Jonah, "Jonah, get in."


    "Yes, boss."


    Jonah and Odie opened the car doors.


    Before getting in, Odie addressed James, "Thanks for the lift tonight, Mr. Burke. I''m sure our future coborations will be even more pleasant."


    After saying this, Odie got into the car.


    Watching the scene unfold, James suddenly felt a tinge of regret. He had thought Odie was all geared up for a confrontation, only to find out he was just hitching a ride, leaving James feeling somewhat yed. Entering his car, James pressed a few buttons, and a familiar beeping sound filled the vehicle.


    "What are you doing?" Odie frowned.


    "Starting the meter. Remember to pay the fare when you get out, Mr. Odie."


    "What? I have to pay for the ride?"


    ncing at Odie through the rearview mirror, James remarked, "Surely, you''re not unable to afford the fare?"


    "Sophie just scammed me out of ten million today."


    "That''s not my problem."


    "You''re her ex-husband."


    "And as you said, ex-husband." James coolly said, "Are you staying, Mr. Odie? If not, feel free to get out."


    Odie''s face darkened.


    It''s hard to hail a cab here. Unable to hold back, Jonah said, "Boss, maybe just bear with it? It shouldn''t be too expensive."


    Swallowing his pride, Odie gave a silent nod of agreement.


    Soon, they arrived at the Minton Estate.


    Stopping the meter, James said to Odie, "That''ll be one hundred and twenty."


    "For a fifteen-minute ride? How does ite to one hundred and twenty?"


    "My car is a Porsche, ssified as a luxury vehicle."


    frustration It seemed his luck Waget


    Odie couldn''t help butugh in


    indeed running low this year, dealing with one tricky person after another.


    "Here!"


    Initially, Odie reached for his wallet, but seeing the stacks of big bills, he decided not to give James the satisfaction. He put his wallet away and instead opened his mobile payment app.


    "I''ll pay you through the app!"


    "Mr. Odie sure doesn''t like to be at a loss."


    Odie clenched his teeth, "I''ve lost enough today."


    As the notification ''Payment of 120 received'' sounded, Odie angrily mmed the car door and walked away.