Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 298 The Elderly Man Searching for His Son

Lacey felt a bit awkward and shook her head with a smile. "No, we're just good friends."

Being fellow countrymen in a foreign land created an instant connection. Even though they'd never met before, conversation flowed easily between them.

As the celebration ended, a crowd streamed out of the auditorium. Several people waved to Jason from a distance, coming over to greet him with hugs.

From their conversation, Lacey gathered they were Jason's classmates, inviting him to join a party.

Impressed by Lacey's performance at the celebration, they praised her confidence and eloquence, extending the invitation to her as well.

Lacey hesitated, not knowing them well.

Jason seemed to notice her reluctance and said with a smile, "They're all my classmates."

His tone suggested he was encouraging her to join, and she found no reason to refuse.

"I'll come," she agreed without hesitation.

They each went home to change clothes before meeting at the agreed location and traveling together to the party.

On the way, Jason explained that the gathering was at a classmate's home.

The party wasn't large-only about ten people in total.

Unlike parties in Harmonia, gatherings in Unityland didn't involve sitting around a table for meals. It was completely self-service and much more casual.

Food and drinks were arranged on several tables, with space cleared in the middle for dancing.

The locals were outgoing and enthusiastic. As soon as they arrived, men and women pulled Jason and Lacey onto the dance floor.

Having lived abroad before and being naturally sociable, Lacey handled the situation with ease.

After a while, everyone became familiar. They clinked glasses and drank together. The ksihimiter Lacey' itrudirentice.

While dancing, he tried various conversation topics to get closer to her. Lacey instinctively disliked his slick manner but didn't show it. When his behavior became inappropriate, she didn't want to make a scene these were Jason's friends after all- so she excused herself, claiming fatigue.

Lacey had barely sat down when he joined her. After a few more drinks, he grew bolder and moved closer.

People in this country were very direct about dating. He poured Lacey a drink and started pressuring her to drink it.

Sensing his intentions, she said she couldn't handle alcohol well and didn't want to drink anymore.

He seemed determined, placing one hand on her shoulder and the other on her leg, leaning close to her ear and inviting her in a voice that wasn't particularly quiet-to spend the night.

Though trying to remain composed, her anger

was chatting with other classmates

people noticed what was happening and began joking about his

laughed, openly

fallen for you. I think

he spoke, his hand returned to her shoulder, pulling her into an embrace. With his other hand, he raised his

breaking point and about to explode when

said, setting the glass aside with a serious expression. Evan looked confused for a few seconds

remained stern.

woman looked at Jason and speculated, "Is she your

answering for Jason while wagging his finger. "Don't you

want to cause friction between Jason and his friends, so she stood up. "You all enjoy yourselves. I'm a bit tired and

her path, teasing, "Come on, Lacey. Are you really not interested in me? I'm quite good in bed, want to

had lived abroad, her values remained traditional. His explicit comment angered her

her hand while grabbing his jacket. "You all enjoy yourselves. I'm leaving," he

just starting," someone protested, but he didn't stop, quickly leading Lacey

the city streets were dimly

Lacey said, "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have come to this party.

these gatherings anyway, but it's hard to decline when everyone gets together. I was planning to leave early regardless. Evan was a playboy in college. I've never liked his attitude toward relationships." Though Lacey had been

might be missing out on the complete story. Head over

have been difficult for you

the awkwardness from

why she had suddenly come here, and

Evan's comment about Jason liking someone else it seemed to be common

since Jason didn't mention it, neither

bridge, they noticed a crowd gathered

tongue, calling out, "My photo! My son! I'm looking for my son! Has anyone

my son! Has anyone seen my photo?" Someone asked in broken Harmonian, "Are you looking for your son or a photo?"

encountering a fellow countryman in need meant helping if

everyone if they'd seen his photo, his son. No one could answer him, and the language barrier

"Sir, don't worry. Take your time. What are you looking

face lined with deep wrinkles, eyes glistening with anxious

"Sir, are you looking for your son? Do you have a photo of him that

man nodded eagerly, then grew sad again.

if he'd lost his son or just a photo. Since he couldn't

him staring intently at the old man, a hint

"What's wrong?" Lacey asked.

as he

the old man, who had been muttering about his son, suddenly fell silent and turned toward

panicked or distressed, he stared intently at Jason and walked