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.
as she turned to Ike, saying, “Mr. Reynolds is still as
ever.”
laughed. Ira gave
puffed on his cigarette, his usual calm undisturbed.
not!” Ike slurred, slinging his arm around Seraphina’s shoulder, whispering in her ear with a smirk, “Whatever you give me, I’ll drink. Even if it’s
Seraphina laughed.
the dinner ended, Seraphina was
Nevertheless, Ike was hot on her heels, insisting on taking her home. As she was halfway out, Ike pulled her back
you running?” Ike asked, his eyes glassy. “Didn’t you want to see how much
own words. Seraphina joined him, “I said I have a second round to
make her way out. Ike wanted to follow,
Ira.
side by side with Leandro, Ira
was visibly annoyed. “I’m definitely going to sleep with that woman
you touch a woman connected to Leandro?”
stiffened, his eyes
the “Enchanted Petals Club“,
Chapter 6
quickly headed towards the car. She was at her limit, having been holding It together to avoid Ike. Now that she could finally escape, she felt herself relax. By the
strength, she climbed into the car, managing to tell the driver “Wake me
car, the black car calmly pulled up.
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