Chelsea didn't even pick up Russell's call, yet Russell was stubborn and denied that they hadn't quarreled. Broderick saw through everything and didn't intend to expose Russell.
"She probably hung it up accidentally. Call one more time."
Thus, Russell called Chelsea again. It was the same. Chelsea picked it up and hung up immediately.
Russell repeated it five times, and his face darkened completely.
"I'll call," Broderick said with a light cough.
A few seconds after Broderick called, Chelsea picked up the phone.
"Hello," Chelsea said softly.
Broderick glanced at Russell's gloomy face and cleared his throat. He said, "Chelsea, I'll treat you to a meal. Are you coming?"
"Will you be so generous?" Chelsea joked.
Broderick was famous for being stingy. He had always been at other peopl
