However, he did not intend to exchanged pleasantries. The cold glance at Stanley was the only indication Shane gave that he had noticed his presence. Other than that, he passed Stanley without a word.

Stanley behaved in the exact same manner.

Like strangers, the two men passed each other in complete silence, both of whom had no intention on speaking to the other.

Back at the dining hall, Shane had managed to locate Natalie.

It was right when Natalie and Joyce had come out from the restroom.

Joyce had begun binge drinking. A few glasses were all it took to get her drunk. She leaned unsteadily against Natalie, a new glass clutched in her hand.

Shane's face grew grim at the sight. He was about to call for one of his men to pull Joyce away when Natalie stopped him.

“Forget it, she needs me now. What if she gets out of control and creates a scene?”

This was the coming-of-age ceremony of the little princess, after all.

Joyce had embarrassed herself enough with her earlier proclamation. If she went on a drunken rampage, it wouldn't just be embarrassing, but it would be considered a great insult to the princess.

Shane was well aware of that. Thus, he suppressed his dismay about Joyce clinging on to his wife.

hotel,” Shane suggested

send Lina a text

Shane nodded his assent.

Natalie took out her phone and notified Lina, she pulled Joyce up

did not intend to lend a hand,

not want Shane to touch her inappropriately. Shane understood that too

had to grit her teeth to half hoist, and half drag Joyce

difficult part. When everyone was finally seated, they reached the hotel

our room first,” Natalie said to Shane as she took out Joyce's key card from her purse.

a grunt, Shane departed, leaving

its owner's key card in hand, Natalie opened the door of

bed and sat at the edge to catch

Finally. That was exhausting!

of her friend who was still muttering

a basin of water from the bathroom to wipe Joyce's face. After that,

last, after tucking Joyce in, she turned to

amidst a new

“Joyce, are

leave me, I'm scared. Stay with

bent down and

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