Chapter 81

Bro, now you're showering her with so much praise. Let's be real, she wasn't really 'that' good!" Jasmine asserted, her words laced with a hint of skepticism. Her response hung in the air, a stark contrast to the warmth and appreciation that Carmine had expressed just moments before.

Engaging in an argument with Jasmine was the last thing I wanted in that moment. I let out a soft sigh, opting for silence instead of getting caught up in unnecessary conflicts. Ya know, sometimes staying quiet can say more than a thousand words. It's like a way of showing that I'd rather steer clear of those petty disputes that don't really lead anywhere.

As the room was draped in a somber ambiance, a heavy tension hung in the air like a thick fog. It was within this charged atmosphere that Carmine's voice pierced through, his words resonating with the weight of a pivotal event that had unfolded during our mission.

"Jasmine," Carmine's voice carried a mix of concern and frustration, "do I really need to