Chapter 328


    Elijah noticed Paul and quickly opened the door, only to find him returning alone to Ocean Avenue. A


    vague sense of unease crept over Elijah, and he asked, “Where’s Sheena?”


    “Ms. Sheena seems to be having a gathering at Eros Bar tonight. She said she didn’t need too many


    people, so she sent me back,” Paul replied, looking dejected as he brought up the matter.


    Elijah’s brow furrowed deeper.


    If Paul had returned alone, it meant she probably only broughtn.


    Realizing this, a cold and hostile aura enveloped Elijah, and he went straight to the backyard, bringing


    the card–ying individuals out.


    At Eros Bar, the dance floor was bathed in dazzling and enchanting lights.


    Sheena elegantly leaned against a pir, her gaze fixed on Gabrielle energetically dancing to the music


    like the others. She disliked such noisy ces, merely watching from the sidelines, asionally


    pping to encourage Gabrielle’s spirited dance. She also observed the diverse crowd around the


    dance floor from time to time.


    Meanwhile, Nathaniel leaned against the railing near the entrance of the second–floor private room.


    Due to the distance and the colorful spotlights focused on the dance floor, Sheena could not see his


    face clearly but sensed that he was observing the situation.


    She withdrew her gaze when Ian quietly appeared by her side.


    His expression was grave as he approached her, whispering, “The atmosphere here is off. Be


    cautious.”


    Sheena acknowledged with a nod, maintaining a calm demeanor. “Did you see that man who


    resembles the sketch when I entered the private room just now?”


    “I saw him.” Ian nodded honestly.


    “Was it him?”


    After some contemtion, Ian shook his head cautiously. “Although I can’t be entirely certain, the


    atmosphere in the bar tonight is strange. Miss, we need to be careful as you only have me tonight.”


    As Ian finished speaking, a charming and slightl


    flushed man approached Sheena.


    Sheena nced at the decent–looking man, who seemed a bit shy, and asked, “What’s up?”


    The man, seemingly summoning great courage, pointed toward a group of men and women in the


    opposite booth, his gaze pleading.


    “Miss, I lost a game, and they want me to strike up a conversation with you. Only if you ept my drink


    will they consider it a pass. Can you help me out?”


    Sheena locked eyes with him but remained silent, smiling politely.


    Undeterred by herck of a clear response, the man grabbed an empty ss from the server and


    poured her half a ss of red wine. “Miss, can you?”


    Sheena stayed motionless, not taking Miss, can y


    the offered drink. On the side, Ian discreetly reminded, ”


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    Miss, it’s not a good idea to ept drinks from strangers in a bar.”


    The shy man lowered his head, continuing, “I spotted you in the crowd when I walked in. Your beauty


    stands out from all the other girls here. You surely wouldn’t refuse to help me out, right?”


    Ian continued his hushed advice, “You can’t, Miss. Don’t ept it.”


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    Facing the two men’s distinct persuasions, Sheena raised an eyebrow, smiling charmingly.


    “Sure.”


    The man, thrilled by her agreement, eagerly handed her the red wine.


    Sheena was about to take it when a pair of long, slender hands suddenly blocked the wine mid- air.


    Sheena turned her head to see a cold and stern face ring at the man offering her the drink, rage


    evident in his eyes.


    “She won’t even ept my drink. What makes