When Jared picked up the phone, Shawn hastily updated him on the situation in the private room.
Finally, he said: "Jared, get your ass over here before Mamie starts throwing a fit. Don't worry, I'll make sure no one gets near her until you arrive."
After hearing everything, Jared responded with surprising calmness, "Just keep your distance from her. That's all I ask." He then ended the call.
Shawn felt wronged. Today, both Mamie and Jared seemed off. Jared was always so protective of Mamie. Why didn't he seem concerned about her potentially being mistreated today?
As Shawn re-entered the private room, he noticed some people pressuring Agnes to drink. Unexpectedly, Mamie intervened to prevent them. Shawn blinked in disbelief, questioning if he was hallucinating. But as the evening progressed, none of the troubles he'd anticipated materialized. Ultimately, Mamie and Agnes departed together.
At their hotel, Mamie reminded Agnes, "Rest up, we have work tomorrow."
Agnes replied with a nod, "You too, Mamie."
She felt a deep sense of gratitude for Mamie, who genuinely considered her a friend. That night, Mamie introduced Agnes to her friends without any reservations. It struck Agnes as strange; just months earlier, they were at odds. Yet now, they stood as friends. Upon getting to know Mamie better, Agnes realized she wasn't as haughty or overbearing as she'd initially thought.
She was straightforward, strong most of the time, but sometimes, she acted like a little girl.
That's why her friends all liked her.
Agnes, who was initially down, felt much better after hanging out with Mamie.
Agnes returned to her room.
Upon opening the door, something felt off.
Agnes was staying in a suite. Why were the lights in the living room on?
She found it strange, but walked in anyway.
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