Chapter 74

"You slept all afternoon and now you're drinking again? Trying to sober up with more booze?" The bartender grinned when he saw her walk over. He poured her a cocktail he'd just mixed and slid it across the bar to her, raising a brow. "Had a fight with your boyfriend? Guys are simple. Say sorry and move on." Fight? Ava rolled her eyes before tossing the drink back in one go. "Clink!" She slammed the empty glass onto the counter. "One more! And FYI, I don't have a boyfriend. But hey, if you know someone worth it, I might reconsider." "A glass of whiskey." A low voice interrupted. Edgar sat down beside her, giving her-reeking of alcohol-a sideways glance. "Miss Reed, word of advice: next time you try to pick someone up, make sure the guy's at least decent-looking." That bartender wasn't winning any beauty contests-not worth the effort. She turned at the sound of his voice, letting out a tipsy snort as she squinted at him. "Edgar, I argued with Louise." He stayed silent for a beat before a