Chapter 308 - Wren Tanaka, is it?

"Don't trouble yourself anymore…" When all the layers of her clothes were taken off and only a thin sleeve was left, Seraphina finally spoke. Hearing her words, Rex heaved a sigh in relief. For a brief moment, he really thought that Seraphina would let him bath her which is quite awkward in many ways.

Given that their world was already too abnormal and bathing a lady wasn't that ghastly unlike whacking someone's head like slicing a watermelon, it was still inappropriate whatever angle he looks at it. However, if morals are what he was considering, Rex was certain that he already doesn't have that anymore. 

Hence, if Seraphina didn't stop him, he'll totally bath her! Let him be punished later when Seraphina got herself together. Fortunately, she had a change of mind before he could fully undress her. Also, she had tons of layers of clothed wrapped around her as if Seraphina wasn't changing her clothes for the past days but just heedlessly wearing them with her previous clothes intact.

"Alright," nodding in understanding, big brother Rex stood again and was about leave but ceased from walking when Seraphina called his name.

"Rex, don't let anyone come in here. I don't want to be disturb." 

Turning his head back at Seraphina who was talking while her head hanged low and some of her wet hair dr_a_p_ed on the side of her face that covered what expression she had, Rex hummed in forbearance before he completely left her room.

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[present time]

Now that he was reminded of her last remarks, Rex warned his subordinates about her request. "Also, don't disturb her or dare near her room."

Ace: "huh?"

Riggs: "..."

"That's an order… from me." Rex warned. His words were exactly a warning to Ace as Riggs was aware that the order was actually from Seraphina. Knowing her temperament, Riggs wouldn't dare to anyway. Hence, Rex was more concerned and must keep an eye to this stubborn confidant of his.

"Huh, whatever -- as long as my pays are rolling." Ace scoffed in dismay; sick and tired about this whole charade that slowly tugging his subconscious mind to know about the truth.

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Inside a private lounge on one of the biggest nightclub of Central City, Wren nonchalantly sat on the comfortable seats across Alexander Han.

"How is she?" Alexander Han inquired not turning his attention to Wren's grim figure. Swirling the liquor in his glass, he downed it in one gulp. He winced by the satisfying strong aroma and taste of the alcohol yet, it seemed he needed more.

"Worst," Wren responded before opening the bottle of the rare whiskey and poured himself a glass of it and drank it in one gulp. Surely, both of their moods were as sullen about Sebastian Yue's death and Seraphina's condition.

What's more? They couldn't even do anything to make her feel better. Hence, to extinguish their failure as a subordinate, they decided to drink the night away and let their other confidants watch over her. After all, the guessing game between Seraphina and Ace was still on and no one dared to disrupt the ' fun '.

Eventually, since they don't have anything to talk about, the whole luxurious lounge enveloped a strain silence as they pour and drink their glass of whiskey like it doesn't cost a hundred thousand dollars.

Several minutes had passed when a light knock was heard from the outside. Without bothering to turn their heads to the person who came, the door slowly opened and revealed the prince-like man Liam Jin. Spotting his long-time friend Alexander Han and Seraphina's business partner Wren Tanaka, Liam leisurely strode towards them without a word.

Liam Jin sat on the empty couch near Alexander Han. Glancing at his dashing friend and Wren's indifferent figure, he shifted his gaze on the rare whiskey they were drinking laid on the small table. Seeing both of them had a sullen mood, he slightly wonder what's up with these two.

The reason he was here was that Alexander Han called him in such urgency and as a friend, he came. After all, he was on a leave and respected Seraphina's will to let her be for quite some time. 

Minutes had passed and Liam believed that his presence seemed unneeded, thus, he meekly smiled and excused himself, "Alright, I'll be leaving. Have a great night." With that said courteous note, Liam placed his palm on his knees and assisted himself to stand up.

"Young master Jin, you have time for your friend but not for your fiance… huh, how sweet." Wren sarcastic remarks made Liam Jin peered at him yet, his gentle demeanor didn't change even though he perceived the insult from Wren.

"I respect my fiance's decision."

"Respect... Understood, if that's what you believed." Wren Tanaka shrugged nonchalantly. Everyone could tell that he was deliberately trying to get on Liam's nerves but to no avail, Liam only smiled back without responding. He then slightly bowed his head before resuming on his tracks. As he leaves, Liam tapped Alexander Han's shoulder without a word as he brushed past him.

However, just as Liam Jin reached the exit, he ceased from his steps when he heard Wren's next words.

"Young Master Jin, I liked her for a long time… I hope your negligence as her man won't be an opening for me." 

His grip on the door handle tightened hearing Wren's provoking affirmation, alas, Liam didn't turn his head back on Wren and continued his leave. When he exited the private lounge, a glint of bone-chilling aura flashed across his eyes.

'Wren Tanaka, is it?'