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All of a sudden, Jennifer looked extremely embarrassed.

People around seemed to be envious. What a good husband he was. He was so respectful to his wife. Few people in the world could do so.

“It’s up to you,” said Natalie with a sweet smile.

Josh wiped the cream on Natalie’s lips with his finger.

Then he said to Jennifer, “I’m sorry. My wife might be unhappy after drinking your wine.”

Everyone in the room was silent.

He was the first man who refused Jennifer.

All the people in the room couldn’t believe their eyes. Even Jennifer, who was put on a pedestal and adored by legions, had her dignity stripped away in such a cold manner one day.

“It doesn’t matter,” Jennifer said sadly. “I know that Natalie got me wrong. I…”

“Ms. Linney,” Josh interrupted her with a faint smile. “It’s because you’re a bit too good at the act

Hearing this, Jennifer froze.

Josh continued with a gentle smile, “With acting chops like yours, it’s a shame you’re not on Broadway.”

The room fell into a stunned silence.

Jennifer’s face suddenly turned pale.

Frow

Brian said in a low voice, “Sir, you should apologize to Jennifer for making such comments on such an occasion!”

People around whispered, “Mr. Sherman is also protecting his wife.”

Josh raised his eyebrows and smiled wearily, “Mr. Sherman, just a little reminder: eyes are the windows to the soul and might be time to clean yours.

He shifted his attention back to Natalie with a voice soft as velvet, “Did their little drama give you a fright, my dear Nat?”

Natalie blinked her misty eyes and shook her head,

Josh chuckled, “How about we go somewhere else?”

“Okay,” Natalie replied with a gentle nod.

Josh gently held Natalie and turned around to leave. At this time, Brian clenched his fists and strode

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in front of them! His face was sullen and his eyes were gloomy. “I don’t allow you to say that to Jennifer, Apologize to her!”

The air turned tense in an instant..

“Oh my!” people around whispered to each other.

“Mr. Sherman is really angry now…”

“Gosh! How dare he irritate Mr. Sherman! He’s doomed!”

“Apologize to Mr. Sherman now! You can still get out of the hall!”

Josh rubbed the rosary bracelet on his wrist with his finger pulps and then squinted.

Just then, an old but powerful voice came from the door, “What happened?”

“The principal and the vice principal are here!” someone said.

“What?

“Get out of the way!” another one said.

All the students made way for them spontaneously. Russell Walter, the white–bearded principal of Gobis University slowly walked towards them, followed by the young vice principal.

Russell made his way toward them, then abruptly something caught his eye, triggering a wave of shock and fear. A tremor ran through the hand on his cane, and with quickened steps, he advanced toward Brian, his demeanor steeped in respect.

People around were envious and thought, “Even if Mr. Sherman is the most famous student of Gobis University, Mr. Walter seemed excessively thrilled, didn’t he?

‘Indeed, it appeared that only someone like Mr. Sherman, the university’s gem, could elicit such enthusiasm from Mr. Walter.

But what they didn’t expect was that-

However, when Russell reached them, he maneuvered around Brian with the aid of his cane and approached Josh. Standing there, head bowed in profound respect, he extended his hand. “Sir… Is it really you? I had no idea you’d honor us with your presence after our phone conversation. I’m deeply honored by your visit! How come you didn’t inform us beforehand? I would have prepared a grand feast to welcome you.

Everyone was stunned.

‘And he uses the honorific title?

This caused a stir. Russell’s status was on par with that of a provincial governor, and even the four prominent families in Gobis wouldn’t dare to offend him. How could he show such deference to this man?

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‘And he even ignores Brian!

“Who is this man exactly?”

Brian’s eyes widened slightly, and Jennifer and the others were shocked and confused.

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As Natalie’s gaze instinctively found Josh, she heard him extend his hand and take Russell’s in a gentlemanly shake, saying politely, “I’m here today just to keep my wife company at the reunion, so we’re keeping it low–key.”