Chapter 198

Amelia Johnson and Isla Shaw were totally no match for this kind of hardcore liquor that hits you like a truck after just a couple shots. One more drink and they’d probably be down for the count. And that’d be exactly what those sleazy guys wanted. So Amelia was counting on Emily Carter to step in and show some manly vibes. But when she turned her head, Emily was already nowhere to be seen! Isla's mouth twitched hard and she muttered under her breath, “Looks like we’re on our own.” “Seems like it,” Amelia responded, cracking open two beers, handing one to Isla with a cheeky grin before turning to Dominic Jordan. She flashed a sweet smile, laying it on thick: “Zizi, look at this drink—it looks fancy and expensive! Anyone who can afford stuff like this must be a big shot in Heliovard.” “Maybe even bigger than Damien Taylor himself!” That last line clearly hit the sweet spot—Dominic lit up and gave Amelia another look over. After all, not just anyone dared to say something like that. “Heh