Chapter 753:

Aarya pouted, clearly unhappy. “If you won’t come out to drink with me, I might just come to you. One way or another, you’re going to have a drink with me tonight.”

Elyse’s eye twitched, sensing Aarya’s stubborn intent.

With a sigh, she relented. “Alright, I’ll come.”

Aarya’s mood brightened immediately. “Great, hurry up then. I’ll text you the address and the number of my private room.”

After ending the call, Elyse sat on her bed, taking a deep breath. She felt uneasy about the night.

She quickly changed clothes and informed Edward of Aarya’s invitation. He asked for the address and room number but offered no further comment. His aloof demeanor left Elyse feeling unsettled. Didn’t he care about her well-being?

Determined not to involve Irving and Gavin, she departed from the hotel alone.

Reaching the club, she paused at the private room’s door, taking a moment before entering.

Aarya greeted her with a cheerful wave. “You’re here at last! We’ve been waiting for you!”

Elyse scanned the room. Two other women and a man were there, all dressed in tight attire, giving off an untrustworthy vibe.

Frowning slightly, Elyse turned to Aarya. “I thought you said you were here by yourself?”

Aarya nodded. “I was alone when I called, but these friends showed up after.”

Realizing Aarya had deceived her, Elyse’s first instinct was to leave, but the woman nearest the door rose, extended her leg, and blocked her path.

“Leaving so soon? You’ve come all this way. Why not stay for a drink or two?” the woman said, popping her gum.

“Don’t be harsh with my new friend, Nancy. You’re intimidating her,” Aarya chided.

“Alright, alright, I’ll back off,” Nancy Larson retorted, glancing at Elyse before returning to the sofa.

Elyse sensed something was wrong; Aarya likely had negative intentions.

Noticing Elyse still standing, Aarya said, “Come on, don’t just stand there. Sit down.”

Elyse looked at Aarya. “Your friends are here, so I’ll be going.”

Nancy, by the doorway, lifted her leg, blocking Elyse’s path. She shot Elyse a lazy look. “Why are you leaving already? Are you looking down on us? Can’t you even stay for a drink?”

Elyse stared at Nancy’s leg, a cold glint in her eyes. Her voice turned icy. “You think staying for a drink means I respect you? You must have a pretty low opinion of yourself.”

Taken aback, Nancy laughed scornfully. “We’re showing you respect by talking to you, and you still don’t appreciate it.”

Elyse wasn’t familiar with Nancy, but figured anyone who hung out with Aarya couldn’t be good. “I don’t know you. Why should I stay and have a drink with you?”