"Don't move, let me hug you for a bit." Damian buried his face in her neck like a child.

Pearl instantly felt this was crossing a boundary, so her expression changed. "Stop that, Damian," she said firmly, her voice steady and clear.

Damian let go, looking disappointed at her serious rejection. Luckily, the dim light of the bar masked his expression.

"You've had too much to drink. You should have some water and sober up," Pearl suggested, unsettled by the intensity in his gaze.

"I'm not drunk. I'm perfectly fine-" Damian attempted to clarify, but Pearl interrupted.

"Yes, you are drunk."

Guess I

he walked over to a young

in response to Damian's hug, Pearl was shocked to recognize

She had asked

Gigi's voice wavered slightly after the unexpected hug, then she noticed

are you here?" Pearl

smiled. "Dame said he's a little drunk and

voice neutral yet probing. "Does he need you to drive him home?" It puzzled her how Damian, known for his tolerance, could be so affected by alcohol that he required

But Pearl was with Mister Richard now, wasn't she? Why did she seem concerned about Damian? To prevent any potential issues with Pearl, Gigi hurried to

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