The drunk guest

Meanwhile, Felix arrived at the venue where the meeting would be held. The professional setting provided a welcome distraction for Felix. He immersed himself in the discussions and tasks at hand, trying to push aside the lingering emotions from the encounter at Emma's house. As the day progressed, he found himself engrossed in business matters, temporarily setting aside the personal complexities that seemed to follow him.

"Are you okay, Felix? You look distracted?" Nate, his secretary asked him.

Felix looked up from his work, realizing that his mind had drifted back to the tumultuous encounter with Marianne. He forced a small smile, attempting to brush off the concern. "I'm fine, Nate. Just had a bit of a personal matter on my mind. Let's focus on the tasks at hand."

Nate nodded, understanding that sometimes personal issues could seep into professional life.

As the night unfolded, Felix and Nate went to a local bar. He wanted to drink to forget about Marianne, and how she reacted