LOGINThe celebration that had once filled the private suite with laughter, music, and clinking glasses slowly began to quiet down as the clock crept toward 11:30 PM. The luxurious chandeliers still glowed warmly overhead, but the atmosphere had shifted from lively excitement to the sluggish exhaustion that always followed a long night of drinking.Empty wine bottles littered the table, along with half-finished cocktails and scattered snack plates. The air carried the lingering scent of expensive liquor and perfume.Donovan Tang was sprawled lazily across one end of the sofa, his collar loosened and his cheeks flushed red from alcohol. Julian Thorne, meanwhile, sat silently beside the floor-to-ceiling window, one arm draped casually over the armrest. Though he had consumed nearly as much alcohol as Donovan, there was not the slightest hint of drunken confusion in his sharp eyes.His gaze remained calm. Calculating.Compared to the men, Chloe Bishop and Sarah Vance looked completely unaffect
The atmosphere in the suite reached a fever pitch as Donovan Tang finally set Chloe Bishop down. Watching Chloe’s empathetic embrace of Donovan, Xavier Grayson was consumed by a silent, boiling fury. To him, she was acting like a fool—the same kind of gullible "pig" who had been tricked by Liam Martin years ago.However, Xavier wasn't the only one seething. Zoe J. felt a stinging humiliation. Having just been rejected for a duet by Donovan, she was now forced to watch him tenderly carry Chloe around the room. The slow pace of his walk felt like a deliberate insult, a public declaration that even as a "divorced woman," Chloe still commanded the attention of Sea City’s most elite men—men Zoe desired for herself.The "Sibling" ShieldAs soon as Chloe’s feet hit the floor, her "friends"—led by Chen Wei, Song Mingzhe, and Lulu—erupted into a chant: "Get together! Get together!". Even Sarah Vance joined in the teasing.Chloe felt a massive headache forming. She glared at her friends, terrif
Xavier Grayson had always held a deep-seated disdain for men who allowed themselves to become humble or compromised by women—whether it was Julian Thorne (Suitor), Donovan Tang, or even his own father. He viewed such displays with utter contempt.However, despite his supposed indifference, Xavier found himself watching intensely as Chloe Bishop rested her weight against Donovan Tang’s back, her hands draped over his shoulders. Donovan, a man of high stature and solid build with expert martial training, stood up effortlessly, carrying Chloe as if she weighed nothing at all.A Walk Through Memory LaneAs Donovan began his slow lap around the table, he ignored the prying eyes of the room and focused entirely on Chloe.The Early Years: Donovan teased her with childhood memories, recalling the first time he carried her when she was just learning to walk—and how she had accidentally wet his clothes.The School Days: He reminded her of her first day of kindergarten, where she had cried and i
The women in the room were left in a state of profound disappointment; it was official—Xavier Grayson was the man none of them could have. Yet, there was a strange sense of collective relief that he hadn't chosen a single person among them.The most stung by this outcome was Zoe J. Her high expectations had crumbled into ash. Everyone had anticipated that Xavier would select her, but his declaration proved she was no different from any other "ordinary" woman in his eyes. To her, this wasn't just a missed opportunity; it was a public insult. Her grip on her glass tightened until her knuckles turned white.The Knight in ShadowsThe bottle spun again, and this time, the neck slowed until it pointed directly at Chloe Bishop. She furrowed her brow, glancing at Xavier, who was watching her with a faint, enigmatic smirk. She couldn't help but wonder: Could Xavier and Julian Thorne (Suitor) actually control this bottle?She drew a red card.Task: Perform a belly dance."Another dance?" Chloe
The room erupted in silent anticipation. For the many single women present, this was the moment they had been waiting for. They looked at Xavier Grayson with expectant eyes, hoping his gaze would land on them. It wasn't just about his immense, nation-toppling wealth; his appearance and charisma alone were enough to make women flock to him. Moreover, since it was just a game, there were no consequences—simply being able to say, "I am the woman Xavier Grayson wanted but couldn't have," would be bragging rights for a lifetime.Meanwhile, the men in the room had a different perspective. They reasoned that since Xavier had already grown "tired" of Chloe Bishop, who else besides Zoe J. could possibly pique his interest?The Speculation War"Who do you think he'll pick?" Lulu whispered to Liam Vance. Liam glanced toward Chloe and snapped back irritably, "I don't know".Julian Thorne posed the same question to Chloe. When she noticed Xavier’s gaze flickering toward her, she recalled his persi
In the next second, Julian Thorne (Suitor) extended his long arm and "randomly" selected a red card, flipping it over.Task: Kiss the man closest to you for one minute through a piece of paper.The man closest to Sarah Vance was, of course, Julian himself. Sarah’s forehead was lined with frustration as she gritted her teeth. "You’re cheating."Julian shrugged, a smug, satisfied smile playing on his lips. "I just have good luck. There’s nothing I can do about that."Good luck? Only a fool would believe that. Sarah turned to Chloe Bishop. "Help me get the tissues. Pull out several sheets."As Chloe prepared to help, Julian Thorne (Doctor) interjected teasingly, "Is kissing through a tissue even a kiss? We’re all single adults here; if you’re going to play, play for real."Lulu, glancing at Arthur Vance’s ashen face, immediately coordinated with the doctor. "Exactly! Play for real. Kissing through a tissue is boring.""Does using a tissue even count as a 'Dare'?""Kiss! Kiss! Kiss!"The







