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.

around, didn’t dare get too close to Carson. She hung back, listening to their banter,

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

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

and when he came out, he didn’t go back to the private room right away. Instead, he leaned against

through his smoke, someone approached. “Mr. Foster, are you feeling alright?”

looked up to see Cindy in the dim light, concern etched on her face, holding a glass of warm milk. “I noticed you guys were drinking a lot in the private room. I know your stomach can be sensitive, and you often feel pain after drinking too much. So, I brought you some

wall, his handsome face wore a

you know about my

“I’ve been paying attention and

I’m not a fan of milk,”

I can help you get some rest upstairs?” Cindy offered, her pretty face tinged with a subtle allure. “I’ve learned some massage techniques that could help ease your stomach pain. Want to give it a

“Cindy, you’re full of surprises. You

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

widened. “Aren’t you afraid your boyfriend will get jealous? I seem to recall he’s got

quickly clarified, “Freddy has been pursuing me, but

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