"Let's go over there. It's spacious there."
Eleanor uttered those words while pointing to a wide area not far away.
This time, she didn't ask for Hendrey's permission at all. The passive Hendrey could only accept it.
While everyone got up and walked toward that area, Matthew remained seated.
As Veronica waited for everyone to walk past, she walked up to Matthew and gave his shoulder a pat from behind. "Let's go over and take a look. Be careful not to reveal our plan accidentally."
The man put his wine glass on the table discontentedly and glanced at Veronica. "Have you thought about the punishment tonight?"
Veronica's mouth twitched as she forced a smile. "I didn't do anything wrong. Why should I accept any punishment?"
"You didn't do anything wrong? It must be my fault, then."
He got up and walked away without looking back.
"Uh… Hey..."
Veronica found his jealousy both funny and annoying. However, she could only let him be angry since she couldn't coax him in front of so many people.
When she walked over, Eleanor and Hendrey were already in position. Unexpectedly, Zac and Liam were interested. "Come on, let's make a bet."
"I bet on Hendrey," Zac said.
"I must support my elder sister," Liam added.
"Eleanor," Xavier mentioned.
"I think Hendrey will win for sure." That was Antheena.
Tiffany joined in. "Hendrey."
"Eleanor," Dominik chipped in.
Troy uttered, "I support my boss' choice."
Veronica hesitated. "I will bet on… Eleanor, I guess."
So, everyone's gaze fell on Matthew.
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