A wine reception was an ambiguous affair; it didn't matter if one was married. In a situation with so many guests and women, the news would not spread. Even i f it did, it would be seen as an act. As a man, how could he not return the courtesy?
As he uttered those words, the crowd laughed; they praised his faithfulness, and envied his wife.
Natalie appeared lethargic. After a few seconds, she returned to normal, and smiled, "Mrs. Day is so blessed. I'm so envious."
Billy looked at her and smirked. He picked up the glass and gulped down the wine.
The guests continued to drink and chatter; some men were so desperate that they began teasing the girls beside them. Billy was completely uninterested; he looked at the time. It was half past nine.
He stood up and prepared to leave. As he did so, everyone rose to their feet.
"Don’t mind me. You guys go ahead. I have some matters to attend to." Billy answered.
Natalie paused her conversation with Mr. Greig and observe Billy as he strode out of the room. At the same time, she noticed that he had left his blazer behind.
"Mr. Day, wait up. You forgot your blazer." She hurried after him.
Billy stopped and reached out to receive his blazer. He squinted his eyes and casually gestured with his hand after quickly examining her outfit; then, he said, "It’s cold out here; go inside."
Afterward, he put on his blazer and left.
Natalie didn't budge. She smiled, 'Looks like he has completely broken ties with me.’
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