"Jojo's alcohol tolerance is probably many times better than Luther's. Are you sure it's fine to let them drink?" Annie murmured beside Nick with a hint of concern. "It's just one drinking session, nothing to worry about," Nick reassured her. Jojo and Luther were not regular drinkers, but they were healthy. An occasional night of drinking should be fine."Keep an eye on them. I'll go call Isabella. Make sure to find an excuse to slow down their drinking," Annie said, a bit uneasy about the situation since both men were important to Isabella."No need for that..."Annie, in all seriousness, instructed him, "Do it."Nick gave in, "Alright..."Seeing the two still drinking as before, Nick thought to follow Annie's advice and talk to them."How about taking a break for now? Drinking like this can be harmful to your health. How about adding some games to the mix, and slowly enjoying the drinks?" Nick said when they set their glasses down. "I'm fine with that. What about him?" Jo
Everyone was left speechless.Was Nick really naive or pretending to be dumb?Jojo was well aware of his current situation. Hence, he refrained from mentioning the past. He simply replied, "Isabella's marrying Luther.""It doesn't matter who she is marrying now. The purpose of your stories isn't about winning; it's about which one is more meaningful to Isabella. Everything from childhood holds significance," Nick tried to instill some sense into Jojo.After finishing his drink, Jojo said to Luther, "Let's continue."In the subsequent rounds, Luther and Jojo took turns drinking. Annie was still in the corridor talking on the phone. As soon as the call connected on the other side, she asked, "Where are you?"Isabella was heading to the hotel to talk to Luther about Jojo's visit tonight. "On the road, driving. What's going on?""Why aren't you here?" Isabella continued driving while the call was on speaker, saying, "I can't come over right now. I have to go to the hotel to find L
"Luther just went to sleep the last time. He didn't act crazy. Don't make things up," Annie retorted, irritated by his lack of insight."You didn't follow them back. How would you know?" Nick felt a bit annoyed, not understanding why Annie was siding with Luther. Annie replied, "I talked to Isabella. That's how I know."Jojo's emotions churned despite Annie's defense. Watching Luther's composed face, he could not help wondering if Luther was holding back or genuinely not drunk. "Can you still drink?" Nick asked."I can," Luther replied calmly.Jojo kindly advised, "Don't force yourself."Jojo wanted to see how Luther would behave when drunk, but it did not mean he would force him to keep drinking. After all, Luther was Isabella's boyfriend. Since Isabella considered him a brother figure, Jojo thought he should act like one and be the bigger person. Luther glanced at everyone and said, maintaining his calm demeanor, "I'm not. Let's stick to the original plan."Jojo reluctant
Jojo asked, "Isabella is coming?""I was worried about you guys drinking too much earlier, so I called her. She happened to be looking for Luther too," Annie explained, glancing at her watch.As if on cue, Isabella opened the door, panting.She walked in and asked, "Why wasn't I invited to the gathering?""It's not a gathering. We just wanted to see if your boyfriend is worthy of you," Nick, an honest person, revealed.Isabella looked at Jojo, realizing that this was probably Jojo's idea."I'm sorry. We shouldn't have done this to him without your permission." Jojo took the initiative and apologized, aware that their actions might not have been appropriate."It's okay." Isabella understood he meant well but added, "Just don't do it anymore. You should trust my judgment. I haven't made a wrong choice in my life.""Are you saying rejecting Jojo was the right choice?" Nick blurted out, never thinking before saying anything. Annie did not hesitate to kick him again.Nick looked
"Really?" Luther's dark eyes revealed a glimmer of hope.In his state, he exuded a mix of coldness and innocence, making it irresistible to take him home and care for him.Isabella patiently affirmed, "Yes.""Then, can you not play with him in the future? I don't like him," Luther said, glancing at Nick."Okay." Isabella agreed.Nick was taken aback and complained to Isabella, expressing great dissatisfaction with her behavior, "Are you serious? We've been friends for so long. How can you throw our friendship away just for him?""Because you bullied him."Nick turned to Luther and said childishly, "I even spoke up for you earlier. You're so ungrateful!"Holding Isabella's arm, Luther remained silent, clearly harboring some resentment toward Nick.Jojo felt a bit annoyed with the whole situation. He finally realized that he had fallen into Luther's trap. It seemed that Luther agreed to drink with him just to show off his affection for Isabella in front of him. It was undeniab
Isabella knew everything. When Luther held her arm and called her 'Bella' in front of everyone, she knew Luther did it intentionally. After all, she understood Luther's personality very well. Even if drunk, he would maintain his composure as long as others were around. If he did not, it was intentional.This fool. Why did he have to express his love for her in such a way?"Bella..." Luther tilted his head, looking at her affectionately.Isabella drove while soothing him, "You can nap now. I'll wake you up when we get to the hotel.""Can I ask you a question?" Luther was unusually well-behaved at this moment.Isabella replied, "Go ahead.""If one day, both Jojo and I fall into the river, would you save him or save me?" Luther urgently wanted to know the answer, and the alcohol gave him the courage to ask.He knew it was somewhat unreasonable, possibly even annoying Isabella. However, he still wanted to ask, to know her choice."I'll save you. Jojo knows how to swim," Isabella bl
Isabella nodded.Luther was foolish as he tried various means and tests to confirm her love for him. Jojo could not hold back anymore. After careful consideration, he decided to speak up, "I actually think he's quite clever, very strategic in every aspect."Isabella caught on, and she directly asked, "Are you referring to him getting drunk?" "You're aware of it?" Jojo was somewhat surprised."Mmhmm. He just lacks a sense of security and confidence. That's why he tries various methods to test my love for him," Isabella confessed, hands resting on the railing, enjoying the pleasant breeze.Jojo noticed her expression and asked another question, "Aren't you tired?""Why would I be tired? The less secure he feels, the more I want to make him feel safe." Isabella genuinely loved Luther and would always be patient and affectionate with him. Jojo's tense heart eased a bit. Even so, seeing how much she cared for Luther still made him feel somewhat uncomfortable."Jojo," Isabella su
Luther spoke calmly, "Jojo confessed to Isabella, and they're really close."In other words, as the current boyfriend, he would really have to drink."Really? Why do I feel like you intentionally got drunk just to let them know about your relationship with Isabella?" Joshua saw through him.Luther was caught off guard, asking in a hoarse voice, "Is it that obvious?""Quite," Joshua said.Luther leaned back on the bed, feeling frustrated about this situation. His mind was filled with thoughts of whether Isabella had noticed and if she had, what she might think of this."Get up, and let's eat first." Joshua got up from the sofa, putting down the magazine he was reading. "Isabella was worried you might not have an appetite when you woke up, so she specifically instructed the hotel kitchen to prepare your favorite dishes."Luther obediently got up. During the meal, his mind was a mess, so much so that he had little appetite."Uncle Joshua," Luther called out, unable to hold back an