Lloyd was a self-proclaimed poet and artistic youth, and he fancied Sherri. He grimaced when Sherri rebuked him and even started trembling.

"I didn't mean that—" Lloyd tried to explain, but Sherri was already angry because of what he said to Adrian. She didn't give Lloyd a chance to explain at all.

"Mr. Adrian is my invited guest. If I have any dissatisfaction, I'll deal with it myself. It's none of your business!" Sherri said coldly, showing no mercy.

Lloyd felt confused by the situation unfolding before him. He hadn't anticipated Sherri, who had always been kind to him, speaking such words because of a man she had only known for a few days. A sense of hopelessness washed over him, his face paling.

Hilary saw Lloyd's reaction to Sherri's words and muttered, "What a waste!"

Sherri's pursuit of Adrian had not yet been fully revealed, which didn't fit Hilary's plan. Thus, she suddenly spoke up, "Sherri! Don't be too impulsive. There are so many people watching tonight. You shouldn'