Chapter 263 Hard to Explain

• “No reason. I’m in a good mood today, so I want to drink with you. Hey, gorgeous—eat up, don’t be shy. We’re all friends here. I’m Ben Walton’s best buddy. Back in college, we shared the same dorm room. We were like real brothers, so don’t act like a stranger.” Calvin Payne lifted his glass and took a big swig, then turned to warmly greet Tilly Glamshaw, who sat beside Ben looking a bit stiff and awkward.
• The moment Calvin finished, Jamie Novak shot him another fierce stare. Clearly, she wasn’t happy about him chatting up Tilly. She was firmly on Mia Shield’s side, and Tilly was obviously Mia’s enemy right now. Calvin “fraternizing with the enemy” lit a fire under her.
• “Okay, thanks.” Tilly smiled, holding her fork, but she never took a single bite.