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    “Much better,” he assured her, managing a smile. “Thank you for your concern.”


    Aileen smiled at Clive and said, “I’m relieved you’re safe.”


    Erica could see the way Aileen looked at him—she definitely had a crush on Clive. Stepping back with Aileen, she leaned in and whispered, “What’s going on here? Are you into this older guy? Aren’t you supposed to marry another man?”


    Aileen shifted ufortably, her voice quiet. “He won’t even meet me. The marriage might not happen.”


    Erica nodded, understanding the situation. “So, you turned down DeWitt because you weren’t into him?”<fn2b78> Th? link to the orig?n of this information r?sts ?n FindN()vel</fn2b78>


    She then nced at Clive and added, “You like this sessful, attractive guy?”


    Aileen, worried Clive might overhear, shot her a cautious look. “Keep your voice down, so Clive doesn’t hear.”


    Ericaughed, realizing Aileen wasn’t the traditional type—she had a thing for older, charming men. Somehow, that put her at ease. “Did you get his number?” she asked.


    Aileen shook her head. “I was too shy to ask. Wouldn’t that seem too forward?”


    Erica figured Aileen wouldn’t make the first move, but that didn’t mean they couldn’t find another way.


    An idea sparked. “Do you see the man with sses?”


    Aileen nodded. “Yeah.”


    Erica grinned. “Ask him for his contact info and say it’s for me—that I’m interested in him. That way, you’ll have Clive’s friend’s number.” She didn’t actually want Jayden’s number. She’d seen him with Elyse, always together. They were moving like a couple. Instead, she chose to approach the man with sses.


    Aileen’s face lit up. “That’s a solid n.”


    Summoning her courage, she walked up to Peyton and said, “Hey, can I get your number? My friend’s interested in you.”


    The reaction was instant. Everyone’s expressions shifted, especially Jayden, who let out an uncharacteristically loudugh.


    Peyton adjusted his sses, a small smile tugging at his lips. “For your friend? Sure, I’ll give it to you.”


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    Peyton handed over his number without hesitation and asked his friends, “Are you leaving?”


    “Yeah, why not?” they replied. The three of them looked a bit out of ce but didn’t linger, quickly following Peyton.


    Feeling proud of her clever n, Erica walked up to Aileen. “Now you can ask him for Clive’s number when you get home. Don’t chicken out.”


    Aileen nodded, climbed into the car, and headed home.


    As Elyse and Peyton parted ways, she nced at him. “This isn’t her fault. You were the one who refused to meet her first. If you regret it now, you’d better do something about it.”


    Peyton scoffed. “Why would I regret it?”


    Elyse smirked, mimicking his dismissive tone. “Then don’te running to me for help when you suddenly decide you want to win her over.”


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