That gaze was filled with burning emotions--both affectionate and sorrowful.

Asher looked at the man in front of him, his gaze blurring, before sharpening again.

"Are you new here? How much for a night?" Lost in a drunken daze, Arnold smirked like a cunning fox. His slender fingers traced the sharp contours of Asher's face, stroking gently.

"Handsome, I will give you that... but-" Arnold's gaze darkened. "Why do you look so much like someone I hate to death?"

A sharp pang seized Asher's chest, but he seized the moment, wrapping an arm around Arnold's waist. His fingers trembled as he pulled him close.

"I'm a newcomer here. Mr. Larson, would you be kind enough to help me hit my performance target?"

Arnold's fox-like eyes shimmered, unfocused, as he stared up at him.

Asher's eyes reddened, his scorching palm pressed firmly against Arnold's waist. His voice, deep and low, carried a promise.

"I swear, I will not disappoint you."

Down below, Yuri clung to the edge of the stage, eavesdropping on the shameless words spilling from Asher's mouth. A shiver ran down his spine.

thought, 'Is this still The Matrix that I knew? How

neck, causing a tingling sensation that made

Slowly, he recognized the heartbreakingly familiar face before him.

had turned soft, refusing to cooperate. However, the rage in his bloodshot eyes

to push him away. He lifted Arnold

the room as he strode out without

the taller side among men. Yet in Asher's arms, he was effortlessly carried as though he were light as a feather, as if he had always been a

like a dog. 'For Arnold, The Matrix has truly transformed, giving his all without holding anything

figure disappeared from the nightclub. Just as Yuri reached the door, he paused suddenly, then spun around, only to find nothing behind

his head. Just now, he could have sworn someone had been watching

Get out... I do not want

placed Arnold in the back seat of

flailing. Though intoxicated, Arnold was still a man-his fists and feet landed with enough force that

impossibly tender. Every movement was careful, as if terrified of hurting Arnold and

"Urgh-!"

maybe the sudden stillness, Arnold's

doubled over, vomiting all over his

disaster unfold live, Yuri felt his

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