Poppy's tone made it seem like I just happened to be here and it would be impolite not to invite me. This invitation sounded forced.

"Sorry! My wife and I have a social engagement tonight!" Atlas refused outright, not even glancing at Poppy.

As soon as these words were spoken, her manager immediately looked at me, apparently somewhat astonished.

Indeed, when Poppy introduced me downstairs just now, I was introduced as Poppy's friend, Chloe, the CEO.

Poppy looked embarrassed. She glanced at m