Chapter 282

Nathan York frantically waved his hands. "I didn't report anything, I swear!"

"Then what were you doing on your phone for so long?"

"I was checking directions."

"Oh? What kind of directions take ten minutes to type?"

Nathan's ears turned red as he offered an appeasing smile. "I just wanted to say hi properly. Our meeting earlier was too rushed."

Vivian Dempsey raised an eyebrow. "Sure, nice to meet you too."

Nathan exhaled in relief and turned to Evelyn Carter. "Dr. Carter, do you play pool?"

Evelyn shook her head.

"No worries. If Yvonne keeps acting up later, I'll take you to the other side."

"What's over there?"

"You can order drinks."

Vivian suddenly slapped his shoulder. "Alexander sent you, didn't he?"

Nathan's face fell. "Was it that obvious?"

"You showing up out of nowhere to suck up? Only an idiot wouldn't notice. And I'm not as clueless as Yvonne."

Nathan sighed. "I don't get why she's being so crazy today."

"Don't bother playing knight in shining armor. Evelyn's got me."

"Come on, let me handle this. You go deal with Yvonne. I can't take her constant yapping—she's like a machine gun."

Vivian smirked. "Using company time for personal favors? Should I tell Alexander to dock your pay?"

Vincent Wilson approached with two cases of beer. "What's the hold-up? Let's play."

Nathan shook his head vigorously. "I'm staying with Dr. Carter for drinks."

Vincent caught on and turned to Vivian. "Shall we?"

Vivian glanced at Evelyn, who gave a slight nod.

"Game on!" Vivian rolled up her sleeves. "Time to teach her a lesson."

Vincent groaned. "Please go easy on her..."

"What, still protecting your ex after all these years? Is Yvonne your unattainable love now?"

Vincent covered his ears. "Mercy, master..."

Vivian marched straight to Yvonne. "Care for a match?"

Yvonne's eyes turned icy. "Loser crawls out."

"Too boring. How about on all fours?"

"Fine! Don't cry when you lose."

"Ha! Sweetheart, the one crying will be you..."

The tension between them crackled as Vincent dutifully became the cheerleader, applauding every shot.

"Dr. Carter." Nathan spoke softly.

Evelyn snapped out of her thoughts. "Hmm?"

"What would you like to drink? Alexander specifically mentioned you shouldn't have anything cold this week. How about some warm ginger tea?"