Alcohol was a must-have for a gathering.
After drinking some alcohol, they were a little drunk and wanted to smoke.
Someone took out his cigarette but Carl glared at him. "Jessica is here. Don't you dare light it."
The man was so frightened that he dropped the lighter.
Carl was the leader of this group since they were young. The rest of the group respected Carl and addressed him as "Mr. Carl". They always listened to Carl.
Afterward, no one dared to mention smoking and put away their cigarette cases.
After the meal was over, the others left to have at other places.
Jessica's hand was injured, so she did not have the energy to go to another entertainment place. The others dared not invite Jessica. After all, Carl was standing beside her with an unpleasant look.
"See you, Carl."
"Goodbye, Jessica. Let's hang out together next time..."
Most people were gone.
Carl put his hands in the pockets of his suit trousers and asked Jessica, "Where are you going? Summer's place or yours?"
Jessica turned to look at Molly.
Molly was confused. Why did Jessica look at her? Shouldn't Jessica answer Carl's question?
Did Jessica want Molly to drive her home?
Molly widened her eyes and thought that the relationship between Jessica and Carl might have deteriorated.
If Carl wasn't here, it would be normal for Molly to escort Jessica home.
But now Carl was here, if Molly dared to promise Jessica to drive her home, Carl would be mad at Molly and asked Molly to return the money.
Molly was poor now.
Molly dared not offend Carl lest he ask Molly to pay him back.
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