Chapter 6

Seraphina smiled and didn’t seem to care about the people around her, just looking intently at Ike. At first, Ike was somewhat cautious, but seeing Leandro engrossed in conversation with Ira, he gradually relaxed and began to toast Seraphina continuously.

Seraphina, however, was a champion drinker. She matched Ike drink for drink, until his vision began to blur. Yet, she remained unperturbed.

Naturally, Ike was not about to let her drink hirn under the table without a fight. He signaled to those around them to toast Seraphina. Suddenly, members of the Whitman family were coming up to toast, making the atmosphere lively. Seraphina accepted all the toasts. Feeling she had drunk enough, she took out her phone and texted Balch: Can you send a driver to pick me up?

A few minutes later, Balach replied with a single word: OK.

Seraphina, smiling at the message and rubbing her forehead, looked up to find Leandro’s deep, calm eyes on

her.

Throughout the night, Leandro had been chatting with Ira. Now that he seemed to be done, he lit a cigarette, silently watching her.

Taking a deep breath, Seraphina rose, holding her glass aloft.

“Mr. Reynolds, I never thought I’d have the chance to share a table with you. It’s a real honor.” Her words slurred slightly, her gaze slightly blurry. The earring on her ear shone, catching attention just like her gaze. “This one’s for you.”

Before Leandro could react, Seraphina had already downed her drink.

turned to Ike,

ever.”

tipsy Ike laughed.

just puffed on his cigarette,

arm around Seraphina’s shoulder, whispering in her ear with a smirk, “Whatever you give

Seraphina laughed.

dinner ended, Seraphina was the first to

knew she had reached her limit and needed to leave immediately to get home safely. Nevertheless, Ike was hot on her

eyes glassy. “Didn’t you want

said I have a second round to attend. If you really

from Ike and continued to make her way out. Ike wanted to

Ira.

side with Leandro, Ira stopped Ike, whispering, “Cut it

Ike was visibly annoyed. “I’m definitely going to sleep with

touch a woman

stiffened, his eyes widening.

the “Enchanted Petals Club“, she saw a black

Chapter 6

up, Seraphina quickly headed towards the car. She was at her limit, having been holding It together to avoid Ike. Now that she could finally escape, she felt

last of her strength, she climbed into the car, managing to tell the driver “Wake me when we get there” before collapsing on the

the car, the black car calmly pulled

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