Chapter 283

After finishing their barbecue dinner, Wanda, Candace, and Charlotte found a nearby karaoke bar online and grabbed a cab there for the next round of fun. They ended up staying for nearly three hours, and by the time they wrapped up, it was already past 10:00 pm. They were getting ready to leave when Wanda said she needed to use the restroom. Candace decided to go with her, and the two walked out of the private room together. Charlotte offered to settle the bill while waiting for them. Wanda and Candace thus headed into the restroom, but Candace reemerged first. After washing her hands and turning to leave, she was suddenly bumped into by a man stumbling out of the men's room. She caught her balance and looked up. The man reeked of alcohol, with tattoos covering his arms, a chunky gold chain hanging from his neck, and a beer belly pushing against his shirt. Just one glance, and she understood—this guy was trouble. Candace instinctively stepped aside, not wanting to get involved. S