Chapter 232

Meanwhile, al Ocean Restaurant, Larry continued to drink with the seniors.

When he noticed that Roxanne hadn't returned after a long time, he started to worry. Using the excuse of going to the washroom, he went out and gave Roxanne a call.

Roxanne was finally about to fall asleep after ovcrlhinking for some lime, but the sudden noise of her ringtone woke her up.

She opened her eyes and took a while to process what was happening. Without even looking at the caller ID, she answered the call. “Hello? Who is this?”

Larry was bewildered by her question. “It's me.”

Hearing his voice, Roxanne finally came back to reality. She felt that she had forgotten something very important.

“Where are you? Why aren’t you back yet?” Larry asked worriedly, unaware of what had happened to her.

was supposed to

had thought that she would be able to return to the restaurant after buying Lucian coffee, so she had left without telling her seniors. Unexpectedly, she had been brought back to the hotel afterward, and the

that, Roxanne apologized to Larry. “I'm sorry, Larry. I'm not feeling well, so I left first. I forgot

you. It's good to hear that you're fine. Since you're not feeling well,

exchanging a few pleasantries with Roxanne,

turned their attention to him. “Where did Dr. Jarvis go? You’re already back, yet she's still nowhere to be

some wine and raised the glass. “Dr. Jarvis is feeling unwell, so she left first and asked me to apologize to everyone on her behalf. Here, let me give a toast to everyone to thank you for your kind

glass to his lips, he downed the drink

and the others all reassured Larry that it was fine although they found it a pity that they weren't able

Roxanne’s absence prompted everyone to check the time. It was getting late, and many

up, announcing, “I guess it's time to go.

farewells

saw everyone off and was

he hailed a taxi and headed straight back to

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