Chapter 1494

“I’m not as drunk as you. I’ll just call a ride home. It’s pretty convenient these days with all the ride-hailing apps. Do you want me to wait for someone from your family to come pick you up, or should I head out?” Caden had mostly been watching Ben drink tonight, barely touching his own glass.

Ben shook his head. “No need to wait for me. Head home, and just shoot me a message when you get there.”

“Alright, then I’ll go,” Caden replied, standing up quickly and leaving in a hurry.

After walking a bit, he glanced back and sighed to himself.

He would like to consider Ben a good friend, but their families were just too different. It was an uncrossable gap lay between them. No matter how hard he worked, his destination would never match Ben’s starting point.

Still, was it wrong for him to want a better life, to try and change his situation?

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After working the whole day, Jamie sank onto the sofa, exhausted.

Today had really worn her out. But looking at her bank balance, she felt