Chapter 359

The night before the birthday banquet, Serena arrived at the bar as promised. Ruth and a few of her bandmates were already there, waiting. The birthday song, streamers, cake—everything was prepared. What followed was a table totally covered with drinks. Ruth shouted excitedly, "No one goes home sober tonight!" Serena let out a helpless laugh. She still had to attend Hugh's formal birthday banquet tomorrow. If she really didn't go home sober, she might not even make it to the yacht. Just as she was about to say something, a friendly woman next to her leaned in and reassured her, "They're all low-alcohol drinks. With our tolerance, we won't get drunk. Don't worry." "Exactly! Everyone knows you've got the big party tomorrow—how could we let tonight's fun ruin tomorrow's glamour?" Only then did Serena finally relax and join in on the birthday celebration that was truly hers. They partied late into the night, and the bar gradually filled up. Ruth suggested they move to the private