Chapter 202

Because she didn't usually drink, that one shot of strong liquor instantly hit her like a truck-her cheeks flushed, her eyes dazed, but there was an odd kind of beauty in it. "One more..." She slammed the empty glass on the counter, sounding all bold and dramatic. The bartender dared not delay and quickly poured her another. Three shots down, and Vanessa was already floating. Her steps were unsteady, brain spinning like a merry-go-round. She mumbled to herself, "No wonder people drink when they're down... this stuff really works magic..." A gorgeous woman knocking back whiskey? It was like polished jade glowing in the dim lights-naturally catching the eyes of several sleazy guys nearby. A few had started making their move. "Hey, gorgeous, drinking alone is boring, yeah? Lemme keep you company?" One greasy-looking man slithered over, trying to sneak a touch. Vanessa dodged him like lightning. "Nope," she slurred, wobbling on her barstool. "You're too ugly, not interested." Some of the o