The Doormat Wife’s Ultimate Glow-Up novel Chapter 37

Sofia wore a black floral dress and linked her arm through his as they worked the room, chatting with people around them.

“Don’t worry, Mr. Ratcliff. Ms. Meyer’s system is our top priority for rollout,” promised a well-dressed man as he reached out to shake Sebastian’s hand.

Reese recognized him right away. He was the first company rep to come talk to her about a collaboration after the launch event.

“Looking forward to working together,” he said.

Sebastian’s handshake was barely more than a tap, his tone polite but distant.

Sofia saw the man off with a smile, then slipped her arm around Sebastian as they headed for the black Bentley at the curb.

“I swear, Sebastian, you’re amazing. You got the deal done so fast,” she said, leaning into him.

Sebastian didn’t reply. He just opened the passenger door for her, hand gently guarding her head as she got in, then circled around to the driver’s side and slid in.

Across the street, Reese was trying to get past a group of guys hanging out outside a bar when one of them, already drunk, stepped in front of her.

“Hey gorgeous, you here alone?” he slurred, blocking her way. “Come in and have a drink with us.”

“Move,” Reese said, frowning as she stepped back.

“Oh, come on, one drink’s not gonna hurt,” he insisted, reaching out for her arm.

Reese dodged him, twisting away.

Thrown off balance, he staggered and his face twisted in anger. He jerked his hand up, ready to hit her.

“Whoa, chill out!” his buddy said, grabbing his arm. Then he turned to Reese, trying to smooth things over. “Sorry, he’s had too much. But can you blame him? You’re kind of stunning. Just have one drink with us, make his night.”

“I’m sorry, I have somewhere to be,” Reese said, trying to step around them.

“It’s just one drink. Won’t take a minute,” the drunk guy insisted, grabbing her wrist and yanking her toward the bar.

Reese tried to pull free, glancing desperately at the black Bentley down the street.

Sebastian sat in the driver’s seat, his profile sharp under the streetlight.

His eyes flicked over to her, his expression calm and distant, like she was just any other stranger.

The Bentley’s engine started, headlights flaring and sweeping across Reese’s face before the car pulled away, smooth and steady, not even hesitating.

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