It was still Bennett's call in the end.

Oh Claudia! You are so cool and decisive when dumping the scum Anthony. Why can't you even make up your mind and have a meal with us now? He muttered to himself.

“Your wife says she doesn't mind. What do you say, Bennett?" Breck pressed and looked at Bennett with expectant eyes.

Bennett nodded. After a pause, he added, “I wonder if you will mind us showing off some affection though."

Breck didn't know what else to say, so he just kept silent.

Duncan was also surprised by his words.

Hearing Bennett's remark, Grover was stunned.

Claudia was also speechless.

As one of the two people who would be involved in the displaying of affection, she felt so mortified that she felt tingles in her scalp.

Would Bennett's friends really let him get away with saying something Like that?

Before Bennett could respond, someone cut in and chirped, "Nice to see you here again, Townsend. And Mr. Santos, Mr. Foster, and Mr. Yates.”

"Miss Bryant. I didn’t know you were here. Nice to see you, too,” Breck said happily.

Kayla nodded and replied, “Are you gentlemen done riding?"

“Yes. We're on our way out. We're just discussing where to eat."

After saying that, Breck took a look at Bennett.

Oh, would you look at that, Bennett? Not so complacent now, are we? Let's see how you display your affection for your wife this time. Breck thought to himself.

As expected, as soon as Breck finished his sentence, Kayla said, "Do you mind having one more person at dinner? I came here by myself today. A friend of mine was supposed to join me for dinner, but she cancelled on me just now."

As Kayla spoke, she looked at Bennett and Claudia and said, “By the way, I haven't had the chance to thank you for your gift, Townsend. How about I treat you guys to dinner tonight, huh?"

"Wow. A free dinner? Who would say no to that?" Breck commented. Duncan and Grover exchanged glances but didn't say anything.

Bennett frowned and answered Kayla, “I'm not really that hungry at the moment. Maybe next time.”

Then, tension and awkwardness filled the air.

“Okay. Rain check then. In that case, I won't bother you anymore. You all take care," Kayla said.

Afterward, she turned around and left.

Claudia absentmindedly stared after Kayla’s retreating figure.