On the ground floor, Natalie was already drunk. Her face flushed bright red, and her eyes glazed over and were unfocused. Sitting there blankly, she let out a few hiccups.

Stanley put his fork down and waved at her. With his five fingers spread in front of her eyes, he asked, “Nat, how many fingers do you see?”

Blinking her glassy eyes while staring at his hand, she answered hesitantly, “Two?”

His eyes glinted with an inscrutable emotion. “That’s wrong. There are five fingers. Nat, you’re drunk.”

“I… I’m not drunk!” Natalie protested petulantly, pouting her red lips.

Stanley removed his glasses and put it in his shirt pocket. Letting out a few chuckles, he coaxed her in a gentle tone, as if she was a child. “Yes, yes. You’re not drunk, but I am. Let’s go home, alright?”

“Okay.” Natalie hiccupped, nodding her head obediently.

The man stood up and asked a waiter to bring the bill.

After paying, he carried her handbag on one shoulder and held her up by her waist.

of her refreshing scent mixed with the rich aroma of Louis XIII. Captivated, he leaned closer and drew in a deep breath.

then, an icy voice sounded unexpectedly. “Stop

the voice. The moment he saw Shane and Jackson walking over, one after

Why are they here?

from here. Give her to me.” Standing about an arms-length away from Stanley, Shane glanced at the unconscious woman in

that?” Stanley

eyes at him with a threatening look. “You’re asking me why?

it didn’t quite reach his eyes. “Mr. Shane, I’ve no idea what you’re talking about. Excuse me,

her to me!” Shane stood in the way, enunciating

Stanley’s face slowly disappeared. Staring squarely at the man facing him, he said,

that Nat and Shane are getting closer to one another. That’s why I can’t take it anymore. I’ve been by her side for five long years, yet I’m no match for a man who has only been with her for two months. That’s not fair! So I asked her out for a dinner in the name of celebration, so I can have her. Once she becomes mine, she’ll surely get together with

his thoughts, the malice in Stanley’s gaze grew more intense, and

who was watching them from the sidelines, was startled

him too. I really didn’t expect to see this side of him. I heard that people

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