Chapter 61

Catching her gaze, Chase smiled lightly and said, “Miss Cooper, you have so many friends. Why do you still want me there?”

“It’s not the same.”

Bianca’s pretty face was slightly flushed as she said, “Although I have a lot of friends, there are only a few who matter as much as you, Mr. Collins.

“And you’ve been very kind to my family. So, if you can attend my birthday party, my grandfather and I will be very happy.”

“Since you’ve said that, it'd be rude for me to refuse,” Chase said with a smile.

Bianca immediately smiled sweetly and said, “That's great! I'll pick you up when the time comes.”

It was getting dark.

As soon as Chase returned to the Turners’ place, he saw Edward talking about something passionately while Laura and Riley looked shocked.

When Henry spotted Chase, he smiled and said, “Chase, you came just in time. Edward and Riley are going to a gala tonight, so you should go too.”

“What gala?” Chase asked.

Henry said, “It’s the birthday of one of Edward’s big client