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CHAPTER 97

But Alexa, knowing that the servants would judge her if she sat with the guests, replied, "I think I'll just stay here. I'd rather eat with the staff."

Anthony saw the hesitation in her eyes, and was frustrated that she didn't want to spend time with him. "At least sit with me then," he said.

As Alexa reluctantly took her seat, Anthony brought up the 20th anniversary celebration for Brown Construction Inc. "Hey Alexa, would you like to be my date for the event?" he asked.

Alexa was speechless yet again. And after a moment, she replied, "I'll have to think about it, Anthony." She knew that she wouldn't be able to refuse his request, but she just needed a moment to gather her thoughts.

Anthony noticed Alexa staring at something and asked, "Is everything alright? Do you need anything else?"

Alexa shook her head and replied, "No, everything's fine. I just saw someone I knew, but he didn't seem to recognize me."

Anthony raised an eyebrow and asked, "Who was it?"

"It's Cody," Ale