Emily shot a jealous glance at Nova and raised her voice so everyone could hear, "Look who it is! Nova's really moving up in the world, huh? But you still look broke. Can't even cut a steak properly, how embarrassing!"

Others around them couldn't help but glance over.

Unfazed, Nova speared a piece of beef and popped it into her mouth. "Some guys won't even open a car door for their girlfriends, let alone cut their steak. I get it, jealousy's a tough pill to swallow."

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