chapter 31 You can't compare with him ===

Ulric was speechless. This woman really cared a lot about her reputation. "You've misunderstood. She and I are just friends, nothing more. Besides, we haven't even clarified our relationship, and you're..." Ulric wanted to mention the name "Thayer," but realizing he lacked evidence, he swallowed his words. Mabel frowned slightly. "And what about me? Why did you stop?" "It's nothing. I'm full; I'll go back to my room." Ulric tried to get up, but Mabel snapped, "Sit down and finish what you were...