Chapter 265 - Don't tell me I have to carry you?

Just then, Wren came back. Sensing the still and sketchy atmosphere between Seraphina and Jace, Wren raised his brows. "Er, what did I missed?"

"Nothing. I better excused myself. I need to see my friend." Jace smiled without reaching his eyes as he excused himself. Tapping Wren's shoulder, Jace left just like that.

Wren who was following Jace's retreating back by his gaze tilts his head. When Jace was beyond his line of sight, he immediately scampers to Seraphina's side -- seeking for a compliment.

"Ey ey ey, boss, what can you say about my acting?"

"You did well." Seraphina apathetically spoke while whirling the whiskey on the glass. Keeping her silence as usual; Wren's eyes squint in suspicion. Since he receives his compliment, it was now his curiosity that was tugging his mind on the why's.

"Hmm, boss, since I, as usual, put my reputation on the line -- mind if you enlighten this good abiding servant?" He slowly put the right words, afraid to anger the imposing 'emperor' beside him.

"You know, everyone has the capabilities to kill; if they were given a chance."

"Huh?" Wren knit his brows in confusion. Did Seraphina hear him wrong? He did say that she should enlighten him not confused him even more right? While Wren contemplates about what she was referring, he stops as Seraphina resumed her sentiments.

"Also, you will see a person's true nature in the darkest time of their life. When their world seems to fall apart -- that is when you can clearly see what's on their heart. Ironically enough, even to us who's world had been wrecked for a long time, it will still expose you."

"Huh? How so?" A heedless follow-up question instantly queued as he didn't put too much attention to his inquiry because Wren was focused on absorbing the meaning behind her words. Fortunately, Seraphina was bored and didn't mind answering his query.

"Because if a person can keep his emotion at bay amidst his world is falling apart -- it only meant he had seen hell." Seraphina spats her every word as if she was also lecturing herself.

Since her meeting with Logan Jin, Seraphina had been thinking about Liam. Though she gave him the benefit of the doubt, Seraphina won't be too reckless on completely giving in to her guilt. Hence, seeing Jace Lee figure approaching them earlier, Seraphina had an idea and put on a show. She knew that Jace might or might not tattle about what he had 'witness' to Liam.

Whether he's smart enough and realized that Liam might not believe him, or Jace might scheme behind her to expose her 'misconduct' -- both can work with her advantage either way.

Now, she only needed for Liam's reaction to really know the depths of the most gentleman he ever knew. Part of her hopes that he won't turn out to be a masked man who was hiding beneath his gentle demeanor.

'Just be the Liam I know…' Seraphina unconsciously thought whilst recalling the tender gaze and affectionate Liam Jin she knew. Though Seraphina is enshrouded with secrets -- she still selfishly hopes that Liam isn't. After all, she trusted Liam more than she trusts herself.

Wren, on the other hand, contemplates about whom she wants to unveil its secrets. 'Who is the friend Jace was talking about?' he thought.

Scrutinizing thoroughly to his wide connection range and their profile inside his mind, Wren immersed himself to his own imaginary library. Thinking of the families that have a close relationship with the Lee clan that can connect to the Yue family. After some time, Wren finally found the answer -- it was the Jin family.

He gasps as the information he perceives fits perfectly together. Though Seraphina always defended Liam Jin in front of Rex and him, of course, Seraphina won't take the dumb route and if she was given a chance just like what happened -- she will surely take advantage of it.

How can he forget that Seraphina is Luciano for a reason? Also, she became his boss because he was smart and has the capabilities.

Nodding in acknowledgment, Wren neither utter a word as he gruntled in his drink. Unlike earlier, his spirit lifts up and was in the mood to drink the night away.

"Ahh, that felt better!"

Seraphina side glances at Wren and has guessed what was the cause of his sudden change of persona. Subtly smirking, she offered her glass for a toss which Wren didn't refuse. "Congrats for gaining your brain back." Seraphina humored as soon as their glasses clack.

"Ey, milady, I didn't lose it. It's just that you are too hard to analyze." Wren sassed back yet his voice was calmer than ever. Having an assurance that Seraphina still had her mind straight and knows what route she was taking, Wren can now be at ease.

After all, Liam Jin really gives him a different vibe and the way Seraphina defends him makes him more worried about her. But now that Seraphina made a move to prove Liam Jin's credibility if he is a trusted person or not -- that alone made him in a good mood.

"Don't worry, boss. You can be wasted for the night as I will look after you." Wren affirmed which made Seraphina lightly chuckle.

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After drinking for hours, Wren had too many drinks and his head couldn't take it any longer. Hence, half of his body slumped on the bar counter with his arms as his pillow.

"Will look after me, eh?" Seraphina clicks her tongue as she shakes her head to the wasted Wren. If anyone can recognize him with this state, they will probably see the successful CEO Tanaka on a new horizon.

Though Seraphina was also drunk, however, she can still manage to know what she was doing. Hence, grabbing her phone and sluggishly texting Rex to pick them up before giddily putting it back inside her leather jacket.

She then started poking Wren who won't wake up no matter how many times she pokes him on his shoulder, Seraphina sighs. "Don't tell me I have to carry you?"