Chapter 841

Audrey grabbed Vince's arm. "What's wrong, Vince? Weren't we getting along just fine? Why are you leaving all of a sudden?" He pulled his arm away. "I don't think we're close enough for you to call me by my first name, Ms. Whittaker." He raised his hand to flag down the waiter, paid the bill, and swiftly walked out. He then caught up with Amelia outside. "Ame," he called out, seizing her wrist. But when she met his anxious gaze, her own eyes remained calm, detached. "Mr. Lane, I'd prefer if you didn't call me that anymore," she said with a faint smile. "Ms. Zimmerman, or that lovely lady inside, might not be too thrilled. Please call me Ms. Joyce instead." Vince hastily explained, "I was only meeting Ms. Whittaker to discuss some business. It wasn't what you think!" Amelia nodded. "That's your personal business. You don't owe me an explanation." She then tried to pull her wrist free and leave. Her cold, distant demeanor sparked a flash of frustration in Vince, especially after ho