Chapter 48: Nice surprise

Jeremy and Tony arrived at Steve's house, greeted by the butler who escorted them upstairs to where Tony was already seated, enjoying his pre-party drinks.

"Hey, you made it," Steve exclaimed, a warm smile on his face.

"Yeah, we did. Seems like we're a little early, though," Tony replied.

"The party doesn't start until ten, but join me and have some drinks," Steve suggested enthusiastically.

"Sure, why not? But remember, you still owe me big time. It was a real challenge convincing Jeremy to come here with me," Tony reminded him, a playful tone in his voice.

Steve chuckled, brushing off Jeremy's presence. "Still haven't figured out what's bothering him?" he asked, seemingly oblivious to Jeremy standing right in front of him.

"No, not yet. You know how he is, stubborn as a rock," Tony replied, shaking his head slightly. Steve joined in on the laughter, understanding Jeremy's nature all too well.

Meanwhile, Jeremy chose to ignore their banter, finding solace in removing his jacket