Chapter 306 Exerting Pressure

The next day, Oscar woke up as pain squeezed his head. He slapped his head hard and groaned helplessly.

“I prepared some chamomile tea for you. Have a sip.” A steaming cup appeared before Oscar. He looked up to see Julian towering above him.

Oscar took the cup from him. Blowing on it gently, he chugged it down.

 

Returning the cup to Julian, he asked, “Why am I at your house?”

They were both in Julian’s apartment in the city. Before Oscar got married, he had spent a few nights here. Hence, he immediately recognized the surroundings.

“Why else? You were drunk last night and vomited all over me. I don’t have your apartment keys, and there was no way I would send you back to the Clinton residence, so I had to bring you back to my place,” Julian explained.

Oscar felt his head throb even more. “I’m sorry,” he rasped.

“Stop apologizing to me. Are you all right? Do you want to go back to bed?” Julian asked.

Shaking his head, Oscar got up from bed. He looked really exhausted and haggard.

 

“What time it is?” he asked while patting his head.

“It’s nine in the morning,” Julian answered. As Oscar’s gaze landed on his hand before reaching into his pockets as though he was looking for something, Julian inquired, “What are you looking for?”

“My ring,” came Oscar’s answer. His voice seemed a little deflated.

“Ring?” Julian was confused. “Isn’t it on your finger?”

Oscar’s expression soured. He entered the bathroom to wash himself up swiftly. When he exited the bathroom, Julian urged, “Did you find it?”

Shaking his head, Oscar said, “I’ll look around the bar and the beach. I’ll take my leave now.”

Julian trotted behind him. “Why don’t you leave after having breakfast? You got drunk last night on an empty stomach. That isn’t good for your health.”

“No need.” Oscar gave his shoulder a reassuring pat. “It wasn’t your fault about what happened to me and Amelia. I’m sorry for lashing out at you last night. Don’t take it to heart. We’re still friends.”

Don’t worry, we’re still friends. I’ll

need. I can do that alone. I need to go back home later

briefly before Oscar left with his

faded away. He combed through his hair irritably. It was because of him that his friend’s marriage

would be lying to claim that he didn’t feel

what was going on in Julian’s mind. He was focused on getting the ring back. After all, Amelia and he had only custom-made the rings a while ago, and it meant a lot to him. As it was the only connection

the beach. The beer bottles they

it was nowhere to be found. He searched the entire area thoroughly,

it still hadn’t opened for business yet. He gave

“Open the door.”

promptly went to the sofa he occupied last night. He made sure to look everywhere, but

you were cleaning

employee gave it some thought before answering, “No, Mr. Clinton. Normally, we’ll hand any items our customers left behind to our manager. If no one handed in

that instant, Oscar’s face clouded

if anyone spots the ring, give me a call. I’ll reward him handsomely,”

you a

hesitation, Oscar left the bar with a

out earnestly, but the caller ID flashing on the screen made him hunch

to ring incessantly. As the caller refused to give up, he finally gave in

“Hello, Mom.”

out. “Oscar, where are you?

I’ll head back now,” Oscar replied readily. He could guess why

the engine and drove back home

the house. Olivia, Owen, and Stephanie were waiting for him

Dad, I’m back,” Oscar greeted

pointed at the sofa right

his way over and sat down

neighborhood to visit Amelia and Tony. No one answered the door. I called Amelia, but her number was no longer in service. Can you explain what is going on?” Olivia demanded, fury blazing

gaze, Oscar responded, “Mom, calm down. What I’m going to say next will anger you greatly, so

deep breath as

“Speak.”

a brief silence, Oscar revealed, “Amelia has

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