Valeria watched it all from across the table and smiled.

After several rounds of drink, she said, "Mr. Hughes sure is considerate toward Rosalynn. This is the first time I've seen him take care of a subordinate so diligently."

Rosalynn stopped chewing and shot Valeria a pointed look, silently telling the latter to stop taking nonsense.

Valeria grinned at her and pretended not to understand what she meant.

Meanwhile, Eleanor seethed, her expression turning ugly. When she noticed the furtive glances thrown her way, she hurriedly plastered a fake smile on her face.

“Rosalynn is an excellent employee, so of course, Mr. Hughes needs to take care of her. Or else, she might decide to quit one day."

Valeria rolled her eyes again and gave Brian a snide look.

"That's right, I almost forgot that Mr. Hughes is quite the strategist."

Brian had the nagging suspicion that she was mocking him this time.

It was no wonder that she and Rosalynn were good friends.

Even now, he commended himself for asking Valeria over.

Surely, Rosalynn would feel relieved, if only just a little, when she saw him being attacked like this.

Rosalynn did her best to focus on her food and nothing else.

Fortunately, Valeria knew well enough to provoke Eleanor any further

She turned her attention to Dayana throughout dinner.

The men continued to talk about business.

Thanks to Henrik and his ostentatious personality, the conversation just kept going, and the drinks kept flowing.

At some point, he suggested playing golf.

Chaz and his wife agreed readily, and the group went to the golf course just behind the hotel.

Rosalynn and Valeria were still next to Dayana, chatting with her happily.

But Eleanor was not to be outdone. She repeatedly tried to find ways to insert herself and push them away.

Not wanting to have a confrontation in front of Dayana, Rosalynn pulled Valeria aside to take a break.