Her cheeks were flushed from the wine, and her words were a bit slurred; she seemed already quite intoxicated.
Everyone naturally turned to watch them speak. Initially, Vera Wave hadn't minded. Although she was reluctant for Kris Cooper to interact with Irene Spencer, no matter what, the other woman was the female lead and had a professional collaboration with Ashton; sharing a drink wasn't significant.
She had previously heard Kris Cooper explain his relationship with Irene Spencer, so she wasn't surprised to hear Irene say they had known each other for a long time. The others, however, seemed somewhat surprised.
"I had no idea the two of you knew each other already!"
"You could say Kris showed me great kindness when I was at my lowest. There was a time when I was so broke I couldn't afford meals…" As she spoke, her voice thick with emotion, Irene's eyes welled up with tears. "If it weren't for him, I reckon… I would have ended up homeless on the streets…"
