Jocelyn raised her eyebrow. Suddenly, she understood where this personâs relentless courage came from.
On closer look, this profile picture and display name really matched Skylerâs characteristic style.
She accepted his follow request at once. She then followed his account as well.
She had just accepted his request when Skyler sent her a message on Instagram. He sent over a smiling emoji.
Jocelyn was rather speechless.
Jocelyn: (President Moore, are you mocking me?]
Skyler: [Since when have I mocked you?]
Jocelyn: President M : (President Moore, are you an alien? The smiling emoji that you sent over is usually used when one is being sarcastic. Do you get it?] Skyler: [⦠I didnât know that!)
Jocelyn: (I get it. After all, you just found out about the internet recently!
In the presidentâs office, Skyler could not help but burst out into laughter after reading this text.
Suddenly, he realized that Jocelyn was a little⦠different from usual when she was online. She was quite funny! She was more humorous when talking as well!
Jocelyn had just finished texting Skyler when she realized that she had been added to a group.
Group name: The Fantastic Four.
The group had four members: Jocelyn, Lexie, Skyler, and Jim.
Jim was the one who created this group.
As soon as Jim created the group, he sent over a bunch of emojis.
Jim: (Hello, everyone!)
As soon as he sent this text over, a line of small words showed up.
Lexie had left the group.
Jocelyn knew that Lexie was not in a good mood. She did not want to bother Jim.
She glanced at it and left the group as well. Skyler and Jim were the only ones left in the group.
Jim: (Skyler, your wife and her best friend isnât showing me any respect at all!)
Skyler: (Do people ever show you respect?] Skyler: [You should continue entertaining yourself!]
After Skyler sent the text over, Jim noticed that Skyler had left the group.
Jim was the only one left in the group right now! Jim was speechless. What kind of people were these?
This was not fun at all!
Skyler left the group and sent a private message to his wife.
Skyler: (Letâs have dinner together tonight!)
Jocelyn: (Iâm sorry, I have plans tonight!) Skyler: (What plans do you have? Iâve already told my brother that Iâll be introducing you to him!) Jocelyn: (Thank you, President Moore! However, I really have plans tonight! I canât come with you!) Skyler: (Do as you wish!]
After reading his text, Jocelyn knew that he was unhappy again.
Jocelyn could not help but frown and type out a text in exasperation. She tried her best to explain everything nicely.
Jocelyn: (I really canât make it tonight! My friend just went through a breakup! Sheâs not in a good mood. I promised her that Iâll have a drink with her tonight. President Moore, I understand your good intentions.
We can have a meal together in the future!]
Skylerâs mood improved greatly after reading her text He replied to her immediately. Skyler: (Alright, Iâll arrange for another day!] Skyler: (Donât⦠drink so much!) Jocelyn: (Yes, Iâll keep that in mind!) After reaching a compromise with Skyler, Jocelyn started working. After work in the evening.
Jocelyn ate some food with Lexie. Lexie had a terrible appetite.
Jocelyn did not farce her to eat either. After having some bites, they headed to Abelâs new bar in Lexieâs car.
On the way, Walter called Jocelyn. Jocelyn was driving. She glanced at Lexie, who had her eyes lowered. She seemed to be extremely down. Jocelyn rejected the call at once. However, Walter continued calling her persistently.
Jocelyn massaged her forehead and accepted the call. Her voice was rather tired. âWalt, Iâm busy right now. Is there anything?â Walterâs voice was extremely gentle. He smiled faintly as he said, âItâs nothing much. I just wanted to treat you to a meal tonight. Is that alright, Jo?â Jocelyn rejected his offer without thinking twice. âNo, I have plans tonight!â
Walter sounded rather down. âAre you⦠with your boyfriend?â
Jocelyn shook her head and said, âNo, Iâm with Lexie!â
Walter seemed to let out a sigh of relief. âI see. In that case, you should accompany your friend. Letâs have a meal together when we have time. It seems like Iâm fated to be alone tonight. I had plans to have dinner with my younger brother, but he stood me up. You canât eat with me either!â
There was an uncharacteristic grumble in Walterâs voice.
Jocelynâs gaze flashed.
She remembered Walterâs younger brother. Walter had once told her that his brother was a cold and handsome young man.
She frowned and suggested, âIf you donât want to be alone, you can invite Miss Sonnet to have dinner with you!â
Walter held his breath and his voice stiffened. âAre you still upset over what happened back then?â
Jocelynâs voice was emotionless. âYouâre overthinking. I just felt that Miss Sonnet is a pretty good choice!
Iâm busy now. Iâll contact you when Iâm free!â After speaking, Jocelyn hung up on the call. Lexie would usually show some concern if something happened between her and Walter. However, she did not say anything. She simply sat in the car silently. It was as if she was detached from the world.
They finally arrived at Abelâs bar.
Jocelyn glanced at the name of the bar. It was called Crainâs Bar.
As soon as both of them walked into the bar, Abel laughed and greeted them. âLil Sis, you and your friend can drink as much as you want. Everything is free of charge!â Just then, one of Abelâs friends interrupted. âAbel, youâre a disloyal friend. The pretty girls can eat for free, but why do we all have to pay half the price for everything?â
Abel turned around and glared at him. âYouâll know if you look at yourself in the mirror. Are you as good-
looking as Lil Sis?â His friend laughed out loud at once! Abel led Jocelyn and Lexie to a seat in the corner and started working. Lexie remained silent the entire night. She kept drinking nonstop.
Jocelyn did not stop her either. She simply accompanied her silently. Jocelyn did not drink any alcohol.
Lexie was drunk. She had to be sober so that she could look after Lexie.
Around 9 oâclock at night.
Lexie went to the washroom after drinking a lot. She did not return for a long time.
Jocelyn got up. She wanted to head to the washroom to take a look.
However, when she walked to the corridor of the toilet, she suddenly saw two men lifting a man. They walked toward the back door of the bar in a hurry.
Jocelynâs pupils constricted slightly. She was pondering about what to do when she suddenly noticed the purple gem-studded earring on the person being lifted. The purple light reflected off the earring glimmered in the corridor.