Chapter 1528

Chapter 1528:

Why couldn’t his bodyguard understand the subtlety of romance? Couldn’t he see that this wasn’t about alcohol but heartbreak?

Frustrated, Shaun tightened his grip on the beer bottle and muttered under his breath. If his bodyguard wouldn’t get the hint, fine. He’d drink until the ache in his chest dulled.

Half an hour later, the bottle sat empty on the table. Shaun stood abruptly, muttering something about needing the restroom.

The bodyguard leaned back in his chair, watching him go. He quipped, “The booze hitting you already? Is there something wrong with your system?”

Shaun shot him a withering look. “I’m fine! Just going to the restroom. And stop commenting on my health—I’m perfectly capable!”

Shaun’s mind buzzed with indignation as he left the restroom, his steps brisk and purposeful. His bodyguard had no idea what he was talking about. As Shaun walked out of the men’s room, he collided with someone who was about to enter the ladies’ room. He stumbled slightly, blinking in surprise. His eyes met Tracy’s, and for a fleeting moment, the air seemed to still.

Tracy, on the other hand, barely spared him a glance. She didn’t expect him to react

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his hand darted out, gripping her

her expression calm despite the surprise in her chest. “Do you need something from me,

gaze. “Miss, have we met before?” he asked, his tone laced with uncertainty. “You seem…

She shook her head gently, her

brow furrowed as though trying to grasp an elusive memory. “Really? But why does my

insistent, like a needle pricking his heart. He clutched at the feeling, desperate to make sense

with his emotions when Tracy’s patience ran

you. We don’t know each other. Isn’t your

those words, she headed into the

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