Alla had assumed that Billie and Casiano were close, but it turned out that Eric had introduced them. It appeared that Billie's plan for this gathering was not just to introduce her to his friends; he also wanted to secure a project from Casiano. However, this was advantageous for her too. Discussing the project would take some time, giving her the opportunity to devise a way to escape. With this thought, Alla, who had been tense all along, slightly relaxed.
Just as she let out a sigh of relief, Billie gestured to her with his chin. "Drink up." Alla had no choice but to play dumb anymore. She picked up her glass and drained it in one gulp. She rarely drank, as Casiano disliked the smell of alcohol, and she had adapted to a teetotaler lifestyle. The sudden gulp of strong liquor choked her, bringing tears to her eyes. Seeing her predicament, Billie quickly held her, patting her back to help her catch her breath. Casiano's cold gaze landed on the hand that was holding Alla.
