Remembering how Hailey had yelled at her the last time around, Zoe decided that she must stop drinking immediately.Deciding that she needed to stay sober, she excused herself to the washroom. Unfortunately, she was already tipsy and almost in a state where she wanted to drink more at the moment.Thus, she needed to wash her face and clear her head.It took her a while, but just as she opened the door to leave, she found Jay standing outside.She glanced at him, and then at his cane.So, that was a permanent disability and not a temporary fracture.Jay sensed her stare.So, she knew that he was now a cripple?He swallowed, but said, "Tomorrow's rehearsal has been canceled.""What?" Zoe was a little surprised."Didn't you check the group chat?" Jay asked. "Bob's been making me drink, so I didn't notice. When was it canceled, and why?" Zoe asked curiously as she whipped out her phone.Then, she found the notice that the rehearsal for tomorrow had been called off. Everyone
"You call yourself fat?" Bob found it inconceivable, and grew exceedingly agitated. "Do you even have fat on your body? It hurts to see you so skinny! Hell, I’d like to cut off my flab and give it to you."As Jay slowly returned to his seat, Zoe looked disgusted. "Please don't. I won't survive that.""Look, I'm telling you, Zoe," Bob huffed. "I don't know how things work in showbiz, but I can't take it if you have to become skin and bones just to stay in it.”"You don't have to take it," Zoe retorted, speechless. "As long as the audience likes it.""What, I'm not a part of the audience?""An insignificant part of the audience.""I'll be your No.1 fan, believe it!""Thank you, but you should stick to being Cora Levine's No.1 fan. I don't need the trouble," Zoe said bluntly.Such was the influence of alcohol—she was much more candid now.At that, Bob's expression changed a little.Cora seemed to be a touchy subject around this table, and the mood around the table changed dramat
"That won't do," Bob said. "Ending as soon as we got started? We’re going elsewhere. That, or I'm telling the waiters to bring us a second helping for everything we ordered. Either way, everyone’s getting drunk before they leave.""Bob…""That's non-negotiable." Bob was determined, and promptly booked a private room at a nightclub without asking for anyone's opinion. "Alright, let's go—Phantom Nights, room 008."None of them had any choice but to follow him. Since they had been drinking, they split into two cars.Bob pulled Jay and Zoe along to his car, knowing that Zoe might give them the slip; no one other than him would be able to stop her.As for Sam and Quinn, Sam was most definitely staying since he was always that straight-laced—he agreed to join Bob and Jay in the first place, and therefore would stick with them until the end.As for Quinn… Well, they’re married, and Sam was the one who decided if Quinn went or not.To no surprise, Zoe had asked repeatedly to leave along
Whenever Bob and Zoe had finished chugging, Sam would quickly follow up and goad Zoe into chugging another glass.Sam was clearly eager to mess with her, and those two were clearly conspiring together despicably… and against one woman at that!And to think that a fine woman like Quinn was married to one of them.Naturally, Quinn could tell that Sam was eager to mess with Zoe, and she knew the extent of Zoe's alcohol tolerance.While she could handle Bob alone just fine, it was virtually impossible to win against Sam.When it came to Sam's ability to stomach alcohol… How should Quinn put this? She never saw him actually drunk."Bob, we never drink much together usually," she said, picking up her glass as well. "Let's drink more tonight to get to know each other better. If there's any legal advice you might need—""Hold it," Bob stopped her right then. "I'm really hoping I never have to seek legal advice."Quinn was left feeling awkward—she never took part in social dinners like
Looking utterly curious, Zoe asked Jay, "Still nothing?"Jay was blushing, though it was not obvious under the dim lights."I did feel that," he replied."Oh, so you feel something here, but not elsewhere…" Jay stiffened as Zoe was starting to grope him and was left wondering if he should actually move.Zoe was clearly so drunk she had no idea what she was doing!"Z-Zoe?!"Quinn just happened to arrive at the washroom as well—her stomach was churning and she was almost going to throw up.However, she completely forgot about that when she saw the sight that greeted her.Was Zoe… teasing Jay?Was she so drunk she could not see straight?She could see Jay flushing, while Zoe was still enjoying herself.Hearing Quinn then, Zoe turned toward Quinn and exclaimed excitedly like a child finding a new toy, "Quinn, come check this out!"Quinn was bewildered. How could Zoe say something like that?! And she could clearly see Jay's face turning green!Nonetheless, Zoe was still at
Zoe and Quinn knew that they must not lose in spirit against their opposition. Hence, despite being drunk, they returned to challenge Bob and Sam.Bob was actually drunk, and the more he was, the less he could stop himself from drinking.As for Sam, the man had always been loyal and always stood with his friends to the end of the line.Seeing that they were all completely letting loose, Jay made a call to Cora.Bob was the heart of the party, and once he left, the rest would have to leave as well.Cora showed up in under half an hour and suddenly felt upset when she saw the people around the room. All of Bob's most important friends and even Zoe were there, but not her. Was this what they thought? That she would never replace Zoe? That Zoe was their friend, while she would never be?"Cora?" Jay called out to her just then.Cora withheld the displeasure she felt, noticing right then that everyone else in the room was more or less drunk aside from Jay.Quickly walking up to J
Finally noticing Cora, Bob exclaimed, "What are you doing here, Cora? Burp—"He suddenly breathed a large belch.Cora never liked alcohol. She used to take part in social dinners when she was an extra, but she did not have to once she became the heiress of the Levines, just as no one ever forced him to drink.She in turn developed a distaste for alcohol and was naturally a little annoyed now."You know I hate alcohol, Bob. Why would you drink so much?" she asked a little angrily.Bob was beaming nonetheless. "It's a rare occasion. I'll cut it down next time. Burp—""Come on." Cora pulled his arm, intent on taking him away."But I'm not done drinking." Bob refused to leave, even determined to drink more. "I'm beating Zoe tonight, or I'm staying forever!"Cora refused to waste her breath with him and kept trying to pull him along, but he was not budding at all.He was resolved to get drunk with Zoe, was he?!Cora turned to Zoe, whose gaze looked unfocused—she must have drunk
Zoe was a little speechless. "I'm not your husband."How drunk was Quinn, really? Zoe could admit to herself that she was drunk, but at least she was not this drunk!"Time to go," she told Quinn nonetheless.Quinn still felt muddled as she rose from the couch and was soon tumbling as her body felt limp.Zoe tried to pull Quinn up, but she could not! However, Sam suddenly held out a hand to hold Quinn, and before Zoe realized what was happening, he said, "We're going home."With that, Zoe could only watch as Quinn's limp form was being carried off by Sam, not quite wrapping her head around the fact for a long while!When she finally did and was about to rush outside to take Quinn back from Sam, she felt someone catching her wrist abruptly.Zoe turned to find Jay, who told her, "I'm taking you home.""I'm going home with Quinn," Zoe retorted determinedly."No.""Why not?""Sam will take her home.""Exactly! What do you think he's going to do?!" Zoe became further agitated