Chapter 2698

The moment Renee and Stefan’s eyes met, she froze and couldn't move at all. Only three words came to mind. This is ruined. What was supposed to be a fishing game meant to pull Steve into her net now felt like a disaster in the making. She even had the uneasy feeling that Jovan, the fish that was already practically on the hook, might slip away too. As for Leia, the second she spotted Xavier, her mindset shifted entirely. A moment ago, she had been a carefree spectator, perfectly in sync with Renee. Now, she only wanted to disappear. After all, she and Xavier had just broken up. Being dragged into a situation where sides had to be chosen was deeply uncomfortable. It made her feel restless, awkward, and desperate to crawl into a hole. "Well, well. Mr. Hunt’s here. Mr. Stuart's here too. It's really lively here today. Come on. There’s an open spot right here." Jovan casually pointed to the space beside him. It was the gap between him and Renee. It wasn't wide, but it could fit t