Chapter 260

Jabco didn’t speak. For the first time that night, he seemed genuinely caught off guard. His jaw tightened, and he glanced at Riyana without meaning to. Riyana immediately lowered her head again, her fingers curling into the fabric of her dress. “Miss Collins…” Riyana said carefully, trying to ease the tension. Lily turned to her at once. “Miss Rivan,” she said firmly, “you don’t need to be scared of him. He can’t shut me up.” Then she turned back to Jabco. His lips pressed into a thin line. He was annoyed now, but he was holding it in. “Lily,” he said, voice low, “what are you actually trying to say? I invited you for dinner, not an argument.” Lily leaned back more comfortably, crossing her arms. “I’m not trying to start anything,” she said. “I just want you to give her tomorrow off.” Jabco blinked. “Tomorrow off?” He looked at Riyana. “Why?” Riyana’s eyes widened. She clearly had no idea what Lily was talking about. “She has a date tomorrow,” Lily said casually. “She’s planning to ge