Yvette scoffed, "What Jerryd thinks is none of my concern! I can be friends with whoever I want—nobody can tell me otherwise!" Seeing that Yvette wasn't backing down, Penny's gaze shifted to Ethan, her tone turning cold. "Listen, I don't know who you are, but you'd better drop whatever scheme you have going with Yvette. People like us aren't meant to be mingled with by someone of your standing." She pointed to the door. "If you know what's good for you, you'll leave now." Hearing Penny's harsh words, Ethan didn't get angry, but Yvette couldn't hold back her frustration. Yvette snapped, "Penny, watch your mouth! I already said, Ethan is my friend!" "A friend? That depends on whether he's worthy!" Penny sneered. Grace looked at Ethan with disdain and said, "Hey, have you ever seen such

