Chapter 106

"Those who become isolated will face punishment!" As Quinn said this, she called in a waiter to help turn off the lights, and gleefully ran to Eliza's side. The light didn't extinguish in an instant but faded, lantern by lantern. Even the large liquid crystal screen was turned off, and the room descended into darkness. However, just before the lights went out, Eliza turned to look at Xander. His eyes were deep and shining. As he fixed his gaze on her, the room fell into an unusual silence for the night. She could hear his breathing, slightly heavier than usual. In the temporary calmness, everyone stayed still, only their breathing could be heard. Suddenly, someone screamed, "Go for it!" Several hands reached for Eliza simultaneously. She heard laughter from his friends. She could feel the warmth from fingertips touch her arm, and found herself falling into an embrace — Quinn's and not Xander's. "Stop." Quinn giggled, hooking one arm around Eliza's shoulder and lifting her phone in her