Chapter 373:


    Gerry approached, bncing two sses of wine in his hands.


    He yed his usual card.


    “This is the finest wine you’ll encounter today, believe me! And there’s only this single bottle.


    I made sure to pour a ss for each of you.” Alicia couldn’t help but smirk slightly.


    She wondered why he had chosen to serve them such fine wine.


    After the so-called “rare” dessert, could there really be such a thing as “rare good wine”? She found it hard to swallow.


    She extended her hand to take the ss.


    “Mr.


    Hopkins, where did this exquisite winee from? Did ite straight from the tap?”


    Gerry maintained a serious demeanor.


    “This is truly fine wine, I promise.


    If I’m lying, may Caden remain single for eternity.”


    Alicia stared at him in disbelief.


    Not far away, Caden felt an inexplicable chill creeping down his spine.


    Alicia realized that Gerry had approached to gather information for Caden.


    Concerned about offending ke, she nned to bid him farewell, but Gerry beat her to it, greeting ke with unexpected warmth.


    “You seem new around here.


    May I ask who you are?” ke smiled.


    “I’m not from here.


    I just arrived a few days ago.


    Everyone talks about how wonderful Warrington is, so I decided toe check it out.”


    “Then consider me your guide! I know this ce like the back of my hand.


    I can show you around in a few days when I’m free.”


    With that, Gerry effortlessly added ke on WhatsApp.


    ke yed along seamlessly.


    With their friendly banter, they quickly formed a superficial friendship.


    “Mr.


    Langstaff, do you happen to be married?” Gerry asked, his tone light and casual.


    ke replied, “I’m not currently.”


    Gerry pressed on, “But you’re so charming and kind.


    I bet you treat your girlfriend exceptionally well.” ke held back a smile.


    “I’m ttered, Mr.


    Hopkins.


    I actually just ended a rtionshipst month.” He continued, “I was feeling down about it, so I decided to take a trip to clear my mind.” Gerry was cautious in his approach.


    “No need to worry.


    Beautiful women are abundant in Warrington.


    Just let me show you around, and you’ll find yourself charmed by at least ten in three minutes.” ke remained silent, but Alicia had reached her limit.


    “Mr.


    Hopkins, why don’t you and ke continue your conversation? I need to take a walk.”


    “Leaving so soon? You haven’t even tasted the wine yet.”Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


    Gerry feigned innocence, reaching for the ss.


    Alicia gasped as red wine spilled all over her dress.


    Startled, she quickly grabbed a napkin, dabbing at the stain in an attempt to contain her frustration.


    Unfortunately, the pristine white dress was now marred by the spill.


    Gerry yed his role perfectly.


    “Oh dear! My mistake! There’s a room upstairs with some new dresses.


    Allow me to escort you to change.”


    ke’s brow furrowed in disapproval.


    While he wasn’t entirely sure of the nature of Gerry and Alicia’s rtionship, it was clear to him that Gerry had ulterior motives.


    Without hesitation, ke removed his jacket and stepped in front of Gerry, draping it over Alicia’s shoulders.


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