he girls' party because it was unprofessional and Gi

s fine with whatever decision he made, Vinnie insisted he joined th

d and the other woman simp

s recent breakup and after a moment

aving Gina behind to catch up with them. As Ryan entered the small party, the stares of

her circle. I think she likes you", she teased. Ryan tried not to dwell on that as the p

o flirt with him. While the party distracted him from thoughts of Clara, V

be around. In these moments, Ryan was a constant presence, prompting Vinnie to seek him out and engage in prolonged conve

innie about her intentions. "What's going on,

ed with raised eyebrows. "I didn

rns. "I mean, why him? I know he's good-looking, but do y

trying to get closer to him. Who knows?

ip, Vinnie Vanderbilt! You and Ryan have nothing in common

hat love transcends societal differences. "Lov

ot in love. You just want to play around, and I don't thin

was all Vinnie told her

ded the best schools and at the age of twenty-three, she had already earned two degrees in business administration. Despite public opinions labeling her

t her own attractiveness. Vinnie, renowned for her striking hazel eyes and impeccable fashion sense, fou

so she viewed Ryan's resistance as a personal challenge. To win his heart, she adopt

t young woman, had feelings for him. Despite acknowledging her attractiveness, Ryan had no intentions of pursuing a romantic ent

tant with a salary three times that of his current position at the Acetone's. While the financial incentive was tempti

ered her way out of his league. While she didn't seem to care about th

cided to pay her a visit. Unable to reach Clara through known channels, given her changed phone

ad no idea that she was graduating that day, he would have come with a present. Gratef

ery happy and he hesitated, questioning the wisdom of his spontaneous decision to vis

at are you wearing?" She asked as she looked him over. "Did

t. "Congratulations on your graduation," he said with a smile. "I d

ake me? Some cheap restaurant, or are you going

on and Ryan felt humiliated. Unfazed, Clara

at him as her threat echoed. "Otherwise, I migh