Chapter 231
Cold sweat beaded on the manager’s forehead. He answered cautiously, “These are just hosts. Legitimate staff. They only serve drinks–nothing more.”
fan wasn’t buying it “Oh really? Then why didn’t that guy even flinch when my sister threw herself at him? He looked like he was enjoying it.” No, no, you misunderstood!” the manager said quickly, “Our host just saw that the lady was drunk and stepped in to help. That’s all. Really, ”
Mia didn’t want to blow things up. She backed the manager up. “I just had a little too much and nearly lost my balance. The guy was just helping me. Ian, don’t make a scene over nothing”
Ian looked like he was about to explode. “I’m making a scene?”
Mia nubbed her temple. “rine, I’ll go home with you. Just stop acting like some entitled brat.”
scene. Gaeat, Mia. Real classy.”
That pushed an over the edge. His face flushed red with anger, “Oh, I see. I’m the spoiled brat now. I’m the one causing a scene. Great, i With that, he yanked his hand from hers and stormed off.
Mis gave the manager an awkward smile. “Sorry about that. My brother can be unreasonable sometimes. Let me settle the bul”
A staffer in a vest and dress shim handed over the bill “Your total tonight is sixty–five thousand.”
Mia glanced at it, pulled out a black card, and handed it over, “Charge seventy. The extra five’s for the guy’s trouble.”
The manager gave a nervous laugh “You’re very generous.”
Mis could actually hold her liquor well. She wasn’t really drunk at all. She was just pretending to be tipsy to flirt with the hot escort. She never expected tan to show upout of nowhere, ruin everything, and embarrass her in front of everyone. She was mortified,
Turning around, she spotted Charlotte with flushed cheeks, dazed eyes, and still clinging to her bottle.
Mia snatched the bottle away. “Babe, no more. You’re totally gone. I’ll call someone to take you home.
Charlotte was actually drink Her cheeks were rosy, and two wet streaks ran down her face.
“He’s such an asshole. Sean’s the worst…” she sobbed without restraint.
Suddenly, Charlotte locked up and for the briefest moment, their eyes met.
“It’s okay, sweetie, don’t cry, Lena sald gently, wrapping her arms around Charlotte like a protective sist
Lena rarely drank and wasn’t a fan of clubs or bars, but tonight she made an exception for Charlotte.
“Mia, your brother looks pissed. You should go home with him. I’ll stay with Lottle and call a drive to take us back.”
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