After dinner, Rupert challenged Elaine to a game of Go. She quickly accepted it. When the two of them were engaged in the game, Alvin dragged Asher to follow him to the balcony.
Standing in the cold night air, the two men threw their eyes at the wintry landscape. White snow blanketed the entire area, creating the illusion of a winter wonderland.
They could see the people coming and going to the club from where they stood. The outdoor pool area was deserted because of how cold it was.
Alvin stared at Asher who was still looking out into the distance. With a helpless sigh, he asked, "I'll be direct here. Why divorce all of a sudden? Liliana really requested that?"
When the news reached Alvin and Rupert, both of them were so startled. Especially when they knew it was Liliana who initiated the divorce.
