Chapter 183 It's Obvious He Likes Her

As soon as Thomas finished his sentence, someone tapped him on the shoulder. "Sorry I'm late," said Gavin, a sharply dressed man who exuded charm as he took a seat nearby. "Long time no see, Mr. Howard," Gavin said with a polite smile. Noel didn't bother hiding his disinterest. "I wouldn't mind if we never met again," he replied bluntly, his tone cutting. Gavin's smile wavered slightly. He glanced at Noel, whose polished appearance and natural aura of authority made it clear he came from a world apart. Even in the chaos of the bar, Noel's presence stood out as refined and unmistakably elite. The son of the deputy mayor wasn't someone one could easily overlook. Sensing the tension, Thomas interjected, "Gavin's here because we've got business with his family. It just made sense to meet here since we were all around." Noel's coldness toward Gavin wasn't random—it stemmed from a past incident involving Gavin and Noel's cousin Helena. The two men had once been friendly, bu