The room fell silent, with all eyes on Bianca and Zoey.
“I’ve been reflecting on things lately. I realize I’ve made some mistakes that may have hurt you. I want to apologize,” Zoey extended a glass of champagne to Bianca.
Bianca raised her eyebrows, wary of Zoey’s intentions.
“I want to make a promise right here. If you win our bet, I’ll step down from my position as director, and I mean it,” Zoey continued, pausing to look directly at Bianca. “I hope we can move forward and work together smoothly. This drink is my way of saying sorry.”
Zoey finished her own drink and extended the glass she had offered to Bianca.
As Bianca hesitated, others in the room began to speak up.
“Bianca, Miss Carter has apologized sincerely. It wouldn’t be fair to ignore that,” someone said.
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