Scott Sutton seemed equally surprised that Belle, who claimed she could drink two cases by herself, got drunk after just half a dozen.

The sound of a mobile phone ringing broke the air, and Evelyn Linton listened carefully before realizing it was coming from Belle’s bag.

Belle was completely oblivious, still clutching the empty wine glass and shouting about playing a drinking game with Scott Sutton.

With one hand supporting Belle, Evelyn Linton used the other to fish out the phone from Belle’s pocket, seeing that it was a call from Belle’s boyfriend.

Evelyn Linton placed the phone in front of Belle, saying, "Your boyfriend’s calling you. Are you still capable?"

As soon as Belle saw the contact photo on the screen, she giggled foolishly, set down the glass, and hugged the phone, calling, "Darling~"

Evelyn Linton sighed helplessly, reached out to swipe the answer button, and Belle’s drunken voice was transmitted to the other end.

Listening to the concerned male voice on the line, Belle responded with nonsensical answers, until Evelyn Linton took over the call to relay the address.

Soon after, Belle’s boyfriend drove over to pick her up.

Evelyn Linton breathed a sigh of relief, and upon turning to look at Scott Sutton, realized that with Belle gone, only the two of them remained.

Without the drunken Belle, the atmosphere suddenly felt a bit awkward.

Evelyn Linton pursed her lips and asked, "...Have you finished eating? If so, I’ll go settle the bill."

Normally, guests would say they had finished eating, but Scott Sutton replied, "No, please bring another case of beer."

Evelyn Linton frowned upon hearing this, displeased, saying, "Then you drink here by yourself. I’ll settle the bill and then head back."

Scott Sutton, sitting on the stool, extended his long legs to block Evelyn Linton’s path.

Evelyn Linton almost stumbled and before she could start scolding, Scott Sutton said, "Drink with me."

Evelyn Linton furrowed her brows and said, "Don’t you know it’s tasteless to get girls drunk? You just got my friend drunk and now you want to get me drunk too?"

Scott Sutton paused, seemingly caught off guard by Evelyn Linton’s words.

"How about, you drink one glass, and I’ll drink a bottle?"

Evelyn Linton still looked unhappy, saying, "Just because it’s not your money you drink recklessly? I’ll settle the tab, and if you want to drink more, you’ll pay for yourself."

Scott Sutton: "..."

Evelyn Linton, fuming, went to pay the bill but was informed that their table had already been billed.

She turned to look at Scott Sutton, who gazed back at her.

Evelyn Linton asked the boss for the bill, which after rounding off was a total of four hundred eighty.

She dug out five hundred from her bag, walked over, and placed it in front of Scott Sutton, pressing it under his glass, saying, "No need for change. I’m leaving; enjoy yourself!"

Scott Sutton glanced at the cash beneath the glass, reached out, grabbing Evelyn Linton’s wrist to halt her departure.

Evelyn Linton looked back at Scott Sutton with annoyance.

Scott Sutton held Evelyn Linton’s wrist firmly and slowly stood up.

Evelyn Linton suddenly went from looking down to looking up, facing Scott Sutton’s deep gaze that locked onto her without blinking. Her heart inexplicably sped up.

She struggled against Scott Sutton’s grip, but instead of breaking free, she was tugged forward by Scott Sutton’s force, staggering a step ahead.

In a rush, she extended her hand to steady herself, narrowly avoiding crashing into Scott Sutton’s chest, only to find that the place she steadied her hand was Scott Sutton’s chest...