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 back, listening to their banter, and shot Carson a

while, Carson had polished off a whole bottle. His

up and headed for the restroom

when he came out, he didn’t go back to the private

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

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 warm milk. It

his handsome face wore a polite smile that was exceptionally

know about

paying

of milk,” Carson said, taking a drag from

I can help you get some rest upstairs?” Cindy offered, her pretty face tinged with a subtle allure. “I’ve learned some

chuckled. “Cindy, you’re full

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

“Aren’t you afraid your boyfriend will get

been pursuing me,

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