Love Unspoken

Alexander sat in silence, his expression unchanging as he shot a brief glance in her direction. Despite the lack of visible emotion, Quinn could sense a chilling aura emanating from him, laced with an implicit warning. Quinn responded by pursing her lips and subtly shifting her gaze away.

"Alexander, she looks like a student. Are you certain she's of age?" someone quipped, attempting to lighten the mood. "Alexander certainly knows how to throw a party."

Alexander coolly responded, "And how, pray tell, do you know she's a student?"

Caught off guard, the man stammered, "Is she truly a student?"

Alexander's laugh echoed through the room, devoid of any genuine warmth. "Given everyone's capacity for alcohol here, I'd wager we could all drink until dawn without any repercussions."

The man continued, "Haha, I'm not as young as I used to be. I need to take care of my health. It's best not to drink too heavily, even with a high tolerance. After all, this is a social gathering, not a drinking contest." His tone shifted subtly, "But, you know, it's rare that we get to let loose like this. Without some novelty, the drinks lose their appeal."

"An interesting point, but..." Alexander turned to Galen, "If you're going to invite my assistant, why bring such a decorative piece? Are you hoping to see me lose?"

raised an eyebrow, replying with an air of calm, "My apologies, Alexander. I

judge a book by its cover. Quinn may appear fragile, but as Alexander's assistant,

tensed at the sudden attention. She had never drunk before, let alone in such a setting. She was certain she would lose if she participated.

lit a cigarette and leaned back nonchalantly, "Does it really matter if

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subtly, "Are you suggesting, Alexander, that you're no longer

when is a business agreement determined by the outcome of a drinking game? If I win, are you going to work with me for no profit?" The man was taken aback, "Well, the point of a partnership is to make money; it's just a matter of how much. If you're implying you won't make a dime, then there's no point

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