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Chapter 1085

Chapter 1085:
Since Lucas was still on preventative medication, he wasn’t drinking alcohol.
After that, the atmosphere in the room lightened, and everyone began to chat more freely, the earlier tension fading away.
It was then that Johnson cleared his throat, drawing everyone’s attention.
“While we’re all here, there’s something I want to share with everyone,” he said, his tone serious.
“What is it?” Bethany asked, curiosity evident in her voice.
All eyes turned to Johnson as he announced, “I have a girlfriend now.”
The room fell silent for a moment before Bethany blurted out, “Huh? You… You have a girlfriend?”
“I thought you liked…” Vincent started to say something but abruptly stopped himself, his eyes flickering toward Catherine. Almost instinctively, everyone else’s gaze followed, landing on Catherine as well.
When Catherine heard Johnson’s announcement, her expression flickered for just a moment, but she quickly masked it, ensuring no one noticed her reaction.
Johnson had a girlfriend now?
This was unexpectedly fast.
Belinda, playing along with Johnson’s plan, asked with feigned curiosity, “Who is she? Do we know her?”
She knew Johnson had taken her earlier advice to find a fake girlfriend to make Catherine jealous, and she was determined to help him see it through.
Johnson explained calmly, “You don’t know her. She’s someone I met on a blind date. After meeting a few times, I found her really nice, and we got along well. So, we decided to become boyfriend and girlfriend.”
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Belinda smiled warmly. “Oh, I see! That’s wonderful! You should bring her out sometime so we can all meet her!”
Johnson nodded. “Actually, she’s nearby. I can call her and ask her to come over now, if that’s okay.”
Belinda was momentarily caught off guard but quickly recovered when she saw Johnson subtly wink at her.
“Of course! Call her over! Everyone’s here today anyway; it’s the perfect chance for us to meet her,” Belinda said.
“Alright, I’ll text her now,” Johnson said, pulling out his phone.
Meanwhile, Catherine sat quietly, her delicate face betraying no emotion as she continued eating. It was impossible to tell what she was thinking.
Not long after, Johnson’s girlfriend arrived.
She introduced herself with a bright smile, “Hi, everyone. I’m Zoie Wilde, Johnson’s girlfriend. It’s nice to meet you all.”
Zoie was strikingly beautiful, with a radiant presence and graceful demeanor.
She made an excellent first impression.
But when Catherine saw Zoie, her pupils contracted slightly in recognition.
“Ms. Wilde…” she murmured.
Zoie turned toward the voice, her expression shifting to one of surprise.
“Catherine? What are you doing here?”
“Is Ms. Wilde a teacher at Irondeer University?” Belinda asked.
Catherine was currently studying for her master’s degree at Irondeer University.
Zoie nodded in confirmation. “That’s right. I am Catherine’s teacher.”
“I see…” Belinda’s eyes flickered with understanding as she exchanged a meaningful glance with Johnson. This fake girlfriend was a good choice.
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