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.

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

then, an icy voice sounded unexpectedly. “Stop

eyes in the direction of the voice.

Why are they here?

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

should I do that?” Stanley refused, holding Natalie

“You’re asking me why? I don’t mind explaining why

Stanley’s face, but it didn’t quite reach his eyes. “Mr. Shane, I’ve no idea what you’re talking

give her to

squarely at the man facing him, he

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

in his thoughts, the malice in Stanley’s gaze grew

them from the sidelines, was startled

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

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