Chapter 456

"So blunt?" Elizabeth quickly pulled herself together. "Mr. Shawn, I'm Alanla's ex-wife."

Ivan shrugged. "And? You guys are divorced, right?"

Elizabeth was taken aback that he had the nerve to hit on his buddy's ex. And the kicker? He and Alexander were close, unlike Alexander and Hyde.

"I'm not into causing drama between friends over a woman," Elizabeth said, throwing up her hands.

Ivan was about to say something, but Elizabeth cut him off. "Mr. Shawn, can I get a moment of peace?" she pleaded, hands clasped.

"I need a drink," Ivan said, grabbing a glass of wine.

Elizabeth quickly reminded him, "Your wound is pretty bad. Maybe think twice about drinking."

"Then just keep an eye on me. No one else does, and I just can't help myself," Ivan said, crossing his arms and looking pouty.

Elizabeth's heart was racing. For so long, the men around her were either too serious or total jerks. She'd never met anyone like Ivan. This was kind of exciting.

"So, can I kiss you?" Ivan tilted his head, his voice dripping with charm.

Elizabeth smiled and was about to say no when a cold voice came from behind, "Ivan, quit messing around."

Both Elizabeth and Ivan looked up. It was Alexander. He loosened his suit collar and sat down across from them.

Ivan pouted, "It's natural for a guy to make a move on a beautiful woman."

Alexander shot Ivan a glare, but Ivan didn't seem to care. Elizabeth looked at the two of them, chuckled softly, then took a sip of her wine.

Alexander glanced at Elizabeth and thought, 'So she's not dodging Ivan's advances at all? Doesn't she know Ivan's my friend?' Alexander downed his glass of red wine.

Ivan said, "Be a little nicer to the lady!"

Elizabeth rolled her eyes, thinking men were so annoying.

Chapter 456

"You poor thing," Elizabeth called, throwing up her hands. She needed to chill out on her own, and it would be great if neither of them showed up again. Otherwise, she might start cursing.

Elizabeth headed straight to the seventh deck. There was a band playing up there, singing. Elizabeth looked at the slowly disappearing coastline and the bustling city, and felt an even stronger urge to go abroad. But when she thought of her parents and grandparents, she pushed that idea down.