Chapter 2700

"You're much more of a gentleman compared to that night," Rita remarked with a smile. In response, Sherman cocked an eyebrow and quipped, "And you're much more amiable now than you were then." Their shared laughter drew Sadie's gaze and fueled her resentment. She wanted to know when Rita started to have eyes on Sherman and felt that Rita was utterly shameless for trying to charm the man that Sadie had been eyeing first. That being said, a public display of frustration was hardly appropriate, so Sadie forced a smile and approached Sherman. "Where have you been, Mister Sherman? I looked everywhere for you earlier but couldn't find you," she said, disregarding Rita's presence. When Sherman saw Sadie coming over to him, he instinctively took a step back and maintained a polite distance. "And you are?" he asked. Sadie's smile stiffened in response to that question. Rita knew exactly what Sadie was trying to do. It was natural to feel drawn to such an exceptional man, and there was in