Villain Ch 1057. Bold Request
The conversation flowed easily after the toast, mostly centered around the logistics of the upcoming event. Marcus and James exchanged ideas about the layout and the media coverage. It was the kind of talk that Allen could effortlessly navigate, given his role.
Mila, meanwhile, sat quietly, her fingers gripping the stem of her wine glass a little too tightly. Every time her glass was empty, she would gesture for a refill. It wasn't that she was a heavy drinker, but at this moment, she needed something—anything—to steady her nerves.
She hoped the alcohol would calm her racing thoughts, or at least give her the courage to speak. She felt trapped in the formalities, unable to ask Allen the questions that burned inside her.
