Chapter 6

Seraphina smiled and didn’t seem to care about the people around her, just looking intently at Ike. At first, Ike was somewhat cautious, but seeing Leandro engrossed in conversation with Ira, he gradually relaxed and began to toast Seraphina continuously.

Seraphina, however, was a champion drinker. She matched Ike drink for drink, until his vision began to blur. Yet, she remained unperturbed.

Naturally, Ike was not about to let her drink hirn under the table without a fight. He signaled to those around them to toast Seraphina. Suddenly, members of the Whitman family were coming up to toast, making the atmosphere lively. Seraphina accepted all the toasts. Feeling she had drunk enough, she took out her phone and texted Balch: Can you send a driver to pick me up?

A few minutes later, Balach replied with a single word: OK.

Seraphina, smiling at the message and rubbing her forehead, looked up to find Leandro’s deep, calm eyes on

her.

Throughout the night, Leandro had been chatting with Ira. Now that he seemed to be done, he lit a cigarette, silently watching her.

Taking a deep breath, Seraphina rose, holding her glass aloft.

Mr. Reynolds, I never thought I’d have the chance to share a table with you. It’s a real honor.Her words slurred slightly, her gaze slightly blurry. The earring on her ear shone, catching attention just like her gaze. This one’s for you.

Before Leandro could react, Seraphina had already downed her drink.

she turned to Ike, saying, “Mr. Reynolds is

ever.

slightly tipsy Ike laughed. Ira gave Seraphina a longer

on his cigarette,

I’m not!” Ike slurred, slinging his arm around Seraphina’s shoulder, whispering

Seraphina laughed.

was the first to

get home safely. Nevertheless, Ike was hot on her heels, insisting on taking her home. As she was halfway out, Ike pulled her back into his arms.

you running?” Ike asked, his eyes glassy. “Didn’t you want to see how

I have a second round

free from Ike and continued to make her way out. Ike wanted to follow, but was stopped by

Ira.

side by side with Leandro, Ira stopped Ike, whispering, “Cut it

“I’m definitely going to sleep with that

chuckled sarcastically, “How dare you touch a woman connected to

stiffened, his

Petals Club“, she saw a black car – Balch’s

Chapter 6

her limit, having been holding It together to avoid Ike. Now that she could finally escape, she felt herself relax.

her strength, she climbed into the car, managing to tell the driver “Wake me when we get there” before collapsing

the car, the black

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