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.

face as she turned to Ike,

ever.

tipsy Ike laughed.

his

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

Seraphina laughed.

was the first to leave.

was hot on

eyes glassy. “Didn’t you want to see how much I could

laugh at his own words. Seraphina joined him, “I said I have a second round to attend. If you really

her way out. Ike wanted

Ira.

Ira stopped

Ike was visibly annoyed. “I’m definitely going

chuckled sarcastically, “How dare you touch a

his eyes

Seraphina hurried to the exit of the “Enchanted Petals Club“, she saw a black car – Balch’s

Chapter 6

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

climbed into the car, managing to tell the driver “Wake me when

appeared at the car, the black

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