Jace Lee took Wren's sudden traumatized expression as a 'yes' answer as it is normal to have an argument between lovers. And to Jace understanding, Wren has been calling the person who's caller ID was 'Beauty' which only confirms that he was having a girlfriend problem.
"It's okay. I can teach you how to persuade a girl and not make her mad." Jace Lee offered sounding a charitable man who was about to share his special techniques in pursuing a girl.
For some reason, though Wren already knows where this was going, alas, part of him wanted to listen to the very obvious advice that Jace Lee was about to speak.
"You see, my newfound brother, girls aren't as complicated as they claim to be." Jace Lee sat properly as he suddenly imposes a wise old man who only shares wisdom and enlightenment to those who seeks him. Without even realizing it, Wren was already anticipating the next word of the wise Jace Lee.
"All they needed is a good peace offering. Most men think that luxury goods are great peace offering but what they don't know is the real key to appease a woman's anger -- a great food is the answer." Jace clears his throat before gesturing Wren to leaned closer to him before he whispers his satirical guide to keep Wren's woman.
Wren's brows knitted as his gaze turned to the nodding Jace as if rooting for his success. Clearly, Jace Lee misunderstood him but since he doesn't find the reason on explaining his side and whether what's going to Jace Lee's mind, Wren was unbothered.
After listening to the nonsense advice of Jace, Wren wryly smiles before dialing that person's contact number again as her brief call earlier is what bothers. However, Seraphina won't just pick up her phone which slightly frustrates Wren -- as he was worried about his life and if he didn't get any answer right now, he might not make it in the morning.
"I'll have to excuse myself first, gentlemen. Something came up." Wren interrupts the other businessmen who were throwing dark jokes as he courteously excuses himself. After bowing his head and the other business personalities as well, Wren didn't waste a second to find Rex to confirm what was Seraphina's doing.
Unbeknownst to him, the moment he went downstairs to where the other socialite were having their own 'party', he would soon find his answers to his worries.
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After pouring the last liquor on the bottle, Seraphina was still sober which slightly frustrates her. Did all the drinking and the fragments of the drug that was still on her system also raise her drinking tolerance?
Ordering another bottle of whisker, the bartender was shocked to see that Seraphina was still on her normal state albeit her face is slightly flush. 'Does she thinks she's drinking water?.' he criticized inwardly.
Yet, no matter what he thinks about the lady, he still served her what she prefers to drink. Though normally, women who came there would order a ladies drink, and even though sometimes, he would encounter a few socialites that try to prove that they have a high tolerance -- to the bartender's eyes, they couldn't compare to Seraphina's level.
"Thank you," Seraphina mutters after another bottle was been served. The bartender meekly smiles before turning to the other customer's orders.
Since the music was too loud that it makes her heart pound, Seraphina didn't know that her phone was constantly vibrating. Also, even if someone is contacting her, she knew it bears no importance to her.
Soon, a familiar figure that was rushing his steps from the stairs of the VIP lounge was caught on the corner of her eyes. Since Wren told her that he was in the middle of a business meeting, Seraphina decided to not disturb his cash cow. After all, Wren is her big earner that sustain all the expenses needed for the organization. Of course, she has her part because basically, L-Tech innovative financing enterprise is hers in the first place.
Pulling her phone from inside her jacket suit, Seraphina's phone was bombarded with missed calls from Wren. Alas, she was unbothered as she understood Wren's mind and she already guessed the building anxiety after receiving no follow-up calls from her.
Calling him via WeChat, Seraphina sees Wren slows down on his pace as he instantly picks up his phone. Just when the line went through, Wren was about to ask her reasons to save himself the trouble. Alas, he was interrupted by Seraphina's languid yet melodious voice and the loud music on the background which is also the same to what he was hearing.
"3 o'clock."