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.

Shane suggested after a glance

agreed. “Let me send Lina a text to tell her

Shane nodded his assent.

Lina, she pulled Joyce up to her feet with

did not intend to lend a hand, nor did Natalie expect

best friend, she obviously did not want Shane to touch her inappropriately. Shane understood

half hoist, and half drag

When everyone was finally seated, they reached

she took out Joyce's key card from her purse. “I'll tuck her in before joining

a grunt, Shane departed, leaving Natalie

opened the door of the room across

bed and sat at the edge to catch

Finally. That was exhausting!

at the drunken figure of her friend who was

basin of water from the bathroom to wipe

tucking Joyce in, she

moaned suddenly, amidst

paused. “Joyce, are

“Don't leave me, I'm scared. Stay with me,

want to stay with you?” Natalie bent

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