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.

and moved further away. Though trying to remain composed, her anger was becoming difficult to

was chatting with other classmates nearby, unaware of the

people noticed what was happening and began joking about his

laughed, openly

fallen for you. I think I'll dream about you

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

about to explode when suddenly a

confused for a few seconds before resuming his

remained stern. "Evan, back

and speculated, "Is she

Evan interjected, answering for Jason while wagging his finger. "Don't you all remember? He likes

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

you really not interested in me?

her values remained traditional. His

suddenly took her hand while grabbing his jacket. "You all enjoy yourselves. I'm

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

city streets

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

gets together. I was planning to leave

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been difficult for you to

laughed, dispelling the awkwardness from the

He asked why

comment about Jason liking someone else it seemed to be common

didn't mention

bridge, they noticed a crowd gathered below,

"My photo! My son! I'm looking for my son! Has

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

encountering a fellow countryman in

asking everyone if they'd seen his photo, his

calm him. "Sir, don't worry. Take your time.

deep wrinkles,

for your son? Do you

nodded eagerly, then grew sad again. "My

lost his son or just a photo. Since he couldn't speak the local language, she thought they should

Jason's opinion but found him staring intently at the old man, a hint of

"What's wrong?" Lacey asked.

as he shook his head.

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

or distressed, he stared intently at Jason and walked