C39 He Touched My Bottom Line

They gathered around the table, lavishing praise upon one another.

Rasul made a point of making his presence known in front of Olivia, engaging in animated conversation. Once the dishes were served, the toasts began in earnest, each person outdoing the next in flattery, creating a vibrant atmosphere.

Yet, it seemed they had an unspoken agreement to exclude Rollins from their camaraderie