Chapter 315

A faint smile formed on Benjamin's lips as he set his wine glass aside and made his way downstairs. The woman sat quietly on a couch behind the dance floor, her untouched cocktail placed on the table before her. Benjamin observed her from a distance and, seeing that she matched his taste, decided to approach her. "Excuse me. Are you here alone?" Benjamin asked, playfully picking up the cocktail in front of her and taking a small sip. Her eyes flickered as she feigned displeasure and said, "Hey, I bought that drink!" Her voice was cool and detached, a stark contrast to her appearance. The disparity only intrigued Benjamin more. "It's just a cocktail. This whole bar is mine," he said. "I can have the bartender make you another one if you like." She softened a little when she heard that. "This one's a margarita. Fine. Just make me one that is exactly the same." Unbeknownst to her, her demeanor was exactly to Benjamin's liking. Benjamin chuckled, leaning in closer to her. "I don'