Lily was getting interrogated but sat still without answering Flexy's question. Max had to put a stop to it because she looked uncomfortable and only told his friend one thing.
"Evan George tried to get to know her forcefully, but she didn't like it. That's why StoneSword, who Ferin informed, did this."
There was no way to know whether that was the real reason or not, as it was the Spencer Family's business, but that should be the main reason StoneeSword did what he currently does.
Flexy appeared to be satisfied with that. The orange-haired streamer knew StoneSword's difficult personality and his love for his sister.
The drinking continued for a while until a notification rang from a group chat. Max checked and noticed Ferin sending a picture of her and Atlas in a fancy place with a message under it.
[Ferin: We've arrived at the venue! Where are you guys? There is no one here.]
Max looked at Flexy and noticed his guilty expression.
"Could it be..." He asked cautiously, and Flexy only laughed wryly. "You forgot to inform them?"
"Hahaha– Maybe?"
"You..." Max sighed tiredly as he looked at Flexy. He didn't know anymore.
However, there was someone who saved the day.
"Please don't worry. I have informed them and asked them to wait in that place."
Lisa appeared in the living room again, dressed in a business suit and long pants. She looked at Flexy and flicked a card.
"Marco... 3 days."
"Fine... You deserve it as you have saved me." Flexy replied, turning to Max, "Well, everything is okay in the end. Let's meet them, shall we?"
***
Because Flexy drank wine earlier, he wasn't allowed to drive. Lisa took the steering wheel and drove the group to the restaurant where Atlas and Ferin were waiting.
The restaurant was located on the city's outskirts, where the buildings were slightly sparse. Although it was called sparse, it still had more skyscrapers than a normal city. The surrounding area was filled with beautiful scenery.
This area was called the Resort District, based on what Max saw on the map. Many high-class restaurants and entertainment, such as golf and bowling, could be found in this area.
They stopped in one of the small restaurants. Despite how small it was, the design was exquisite. It was a high class restaurant that served Eastern food called Sitting Dragon. The building was made from wood, which was rare in this age.
Max held Lily's hands as they entered together, walking behind Flexy and Lisa. Right now, they weren't boss and secretary but just normal lovers. He finally understood why Lisa called his friend by his name and said 3 days earlier.
Unable to understand the taste, he sipped it again.
A bitter taste and burning feeling that flew down his throat was pretty familiar. He looked at the tea in his hand with a dazed gaze. It wasn't tea, but it was...
"A fucking whiskey?" He raised his voice, and laughter burst from the orange-haired guy.
"Hahaha! You got trapped, idiot! This is going to be fun."
"Yey! He finally drank!"
Both Flexy and Ferin high-fived like a child. The former expected his friend to get drunk and do something funny.
Unfortunately for Flexy, today's Max was different from the past. He actually gained some alcohol tolerance after drinking alone in the past.
Getting him drunk would require more than this.
"Flexy." He called out to his friend with a grin, "Too bad, but I won't get drunk from this. You need stronger alcohol."
"I am not dumb, buddy." Flexy crossed his arms and glanced at the girl beside Max, "But she's a different story."
"Max..."
At that moment, Max heard a soft voice from Lily. A shiver was sent down his spine as he slowly looked to the left.
There, Lily was looking at him with a flushed face. She was clearly drunk.
"Max." She called out to him again and suddenly climbed on his lap, hugging him, "Hug me tight."
"Lily, there are many people here!" Max was flustered, unsure what he should do.
"No!" But Lily was insistent. She backed away slightly and held his cheeks, "I want a kiss now."
Looking at the spectacle, Atlas pretended not to see them. Ferin took pictures of them while laughing. And Lisa jumped at Flexy and punched his head.
"Marco! I told you not to play such pranks!"
"Aah! I surrender! I surrender! It hurts, Lisa! Stop it, please!"
"Max, kiss me..."
"Wait, Lily! Not here."
"This is chaos... Haa..." Atlas sighed and closed his eyes, hoping that it would be over soon.