Chapter 646 Slosaโs Ultimate Bachelor
Una jumped to her feet, glass in hand, spinning in wide circles with a triumphant, gleeful laugh that drew a few curious glances.
Tilda quickly grabbed her arm. โAlright, girl, thatโs enoughโdonโt go getting drunk already. This is only your first drink, and youโre wobbling like a sail in the wind. Who told you to go at it so hardโฆโ
Blushing, Una shook her head, swaying slightly. โIโm not drunk! I can keep going! I want to make money! Iโm going to create tons of hit games! Iโm starting a company, forming an esports team, going proโฆโ
Tilda had no choice but to gently press on her pressure points, coaxing her to rest her head on the table until she sobered up a bit.
Just then, a surprised voice called out. โTilda?!โ
Tilda turned toward the sound and saw Jarrettโฆ And beside him was a well-groomed manโNathan, Marcusโs son. It was the same guy sheโd crossed paths with at The Melting Spoon before.
Nathanโs eyes sparkled the instant he saw Tilda, and he laughed warmly. โItโs been so long, Ms. Tilda. I didnโt expect to run into you here. What a coincidence, huh?โ
Tilda ignored him; his gaze always made her uneasy. She looked at Jarrett instead. โWhat are you doing here?โ
Jarrett shrank a little. โUhโฆ I came to check out the latest PS5 and some new games. Ran into Nathan, and he suggested we have a drink โฆ So, well, here we are at Nightingale Bar.โ
Jarrett cursed in his mind. I already said I canโt handle my liquor, but Nathan still dragged me along. What rotten luck!
He had no idea how he ended up in this mess. Usually invisible at the Bells, he had planned to grab the console, go home, and pull an all-nighter. Instead, he ran straight into Nathan.
โIs that so?โ
Tilda narrowed her eyes at Nathan, her gaze sharp and teasing.
Coincidence? Or did Nathan plan this deliberatelyโฆ
Nathan masked his intentions with a friendly smile. โSince we all know each other, why not share a table? Itโs more fun with a few extra people drinking together.โ
Tilda replied coolly, โI need to keep an eye on my drunk friend, so Iโll pass. You two men can handle it yourselves.โ
โIโm not drunk! Iโm fineโฆโ
Una staggered to her feet, eyes glassy. โLetโs drink! Keep going! I want moreโฆ Todayโs a big career day, gotta celebrate!โ
Before Tilda could intervene with Una, Nathan leaned in. โSince sheโs not had enough, Ms. Tilda, why donโt you have another drink? But donโt go for anything too strong; there are a few things Iโd like to discuss with you.โ
Nathanโs look was shamelessly direct.
Even Jarrett noticed, his eyes widening.
Whoaโฆ Waitโฆ Nathan actually has feelings for Tilda?
Tildaโs beauty and natural charm were undeniably magnetic, especially to someone like Nathan.
If Jarrett werenโt so loyal and protective, he might have fallen for her too.
Jarrett recalled something he had heard before.
You shouldnโt meet someone breathtaking too early in life.
Once youโve been stunned by someone, everything else pales in comparison.
A real beauty always has admirers.
It wasnโt that Jarrett disliked chasing girls.
He just hadnโt met anyone worth giving everything to.
Sadlyโฆ
Their bond was destined to stay โjust friends.โ
Tilda could never feel anything more for him.
Tildaโs brow furrowed faintly.
She remembered Nathanโs suggestive remarks at The Melting Spoon.
Back then, she had rejected him outright and even mocked his height, saying he wasnโt worth her attention.
After such a blow, she thought he must hate her.
And now, he had the nerve to come back again?
Tilda had to admit, Nathanโs persistence was impressive. Coming from the Bell family and still this persistent? That took some nerve.
Just as Tilda was about to speak, another voice rang out.
โUna!โ
It was Alfie!
He was dressed in a deep-red tailored suit, his hair neatly cropped, and his chiseled features looked like marble sculpted by a master. He strode over, long legs carrying him gracefully, eyes full of concern.
The moment Alfie appeared, all eyes turned toward him.
People might not recognize Jarrett or Nathan, but no one could miss Alfie.
Just his heightโover six feetโand celebrity-level looks made him impossible to ignore.
Alongside Maurice, Jude, and Dominic, he was considered Slosaโs ultimate bachelor.
A white knight every woman dreamed of.
As Alfie arrived, onlookers couldnโt hide their admiration, some staring in awe and envy.