On the other side of the room, Carson knocked back his second glass of bourbon, while Charlie sat beside him, a sly smile curling on his lips. “What’s up, buddy? Rough talk with Marina?”

Carson smirked back, “Nah, just in high spirits.”

Charlie gave him a knowing look. “Happy about calling off the engagement, huh?”

“Of course, I’m thrilled! Free as a bird again!” Carson glanced at Charlie. “Watching you guys get all worked up over love, I’d rather be free and live alone.”

They clinked glasses. “You got that right. Your kind of guy would rather drown at sea than come ashore and wreck havoc!”

Carson replied with a hint of sarcasm, “It used to be ‘our kind of guy,’ but now that you’ve made landfall, it turned to be “you kind of guy”. You change your mind faster than a page in a book!”

Charlie’s laugh was elegant and carefree. “You just can’t appreciate the joy of solid ground, Carson. The sea is where you belong.”

Carson raised an eyebrow at him. “Why do I get the feeling you’re doing this on purpose?”

Charlie threw back his head and laughed heartily.

didn’t dare get too close to Carson. She hung

had polished off a whole bottle. His tolerance was fine,

some more chat with Charlie, he stood up and headed for the

back to the private room right away. Instead, he leaned against the wall

someone approached. “Mr. Foster, are you feeling alright?” a gentle voice

of warm milk. “I noticed you guys were drinking a lot in the

face

did you know about

paying attention and

you, but I’m not a fan of milk,” Carson said, taking a

with a subtle allure. “I’ve learned some massage techniques that could help ease your stomach pain. Want to

Carson chuckled. “Cindy, you’re full of surprises. You

learned it especially for you,” Cindy murmured, biting her lip and

will get jealous? I seem to recall he’s

pursuing

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