Chapter 37: Money Talks 5
Terrence let himself relax and join the fun, laughing and talking like the rest of them.
But deep down, he just wanted to go home, lay back, and watch some anime in peace.
’No, I need to work on my social skills. I can’t be a real boss if I can’t even handle a bunch of entitled kids who don’t understand how the world really works.
The guy with the braids—Dre—was loud, full of energy, and seemed to know everyone.
He moved around the group like he’d done it a hundred times before, cracking jokes and keeping the vibe light.
"Yo, those kicks are fire," he said to one guy, pointing at his bright red sneakers. "Did you rob a basketball player or what?"
Everyone laughed. Dre grinned, then turned his attention to Terrence.
He raised an eyebrow, then smirked. "So... you and Camila, huh? What’s that about? Secret boyfriend vibes?"
Terrence chuckled, not taking the bait. "We’re just friends."
Camila rolled her eyes, but a small smile tugged at her lips.
"Ignore him. He’s always like this."