"Look at these sons of a bitches, lol~ they joined economy classes in university or drama classes~ haha," Lucas scoffed as he watched the new stories unfold with a grin stuck to his cold beast-like eyes.
The atmosphere at dinner was tense yet seemingly congenial. The dimly lit ambiance cast a soft glow over the room, adding to the air of sophistication.
David raised his glass of wine and cheered, "To family, health, and prosperity."
Alexander Park and Emily Lee also followed with an echoing, "To family, health, and prosperity."
As they clinked their glasses together, Emily couldn't help but notice the way Alexander's eyes lingered on her for a moment longer than necessary. She flashed him a coy smile before turning her attention back to David, who was observing the interaction with a knowing glint in his eyes.
David Park smirked in amusement as he commented while cutting his steak. "You two seem to be getting along quite well tonight."
Alexander smiled as he playfully responded, "Oh, you know how it is, David. Emily and I always have a way of finding common ground."
"Yes, Alexander has been quite the charming companion this evening." Emily also nodded while closing up towards David.
David Park just raised an eyebrow with an amused snigger. "Is that so? Well, I'm glad to hear it."
Despite David's nonchalant demeanour, he couldn't help but feel a twinge of amusement at the playful banter between Alexander and Emily. It was obvious to him that there was an underlying attraction simmering beneath the surface, but he chose to remain silent and let them have their moment.
'Well, this might be actually your last dinner together anyways...' He scoffed in his mind as he took a bite, and his gaze went over the hidden camera on the roof.
Throughout the dinner, Alexander and Emily continued to exchange subtle glances and flirtatious remarks, each one more tantalising than the last. David watched with amusement as they danced around each other, knowing full well the game they were playing.
"Still, brother, you look so tense these days; you shouldn't worry too much about internet trolls; they just shit on others reputations. We can have the PR team work up your image after this issue calms down," Alexander remarked while pointing towards David with his fork.
"I seemed tense. Well, indeed, it must have felt like that. I guess I shall go on vacation next week, isn't that right?" Lucas questioned, and in response, Alexander and Emily immediately started to nod with bright faces.
"Of course, brother! I shall suggest a European nation. Oh,Β wait? How about you try our islands in the South Asian region? It's good considering the winter these days." Alexander commented, while Emily also nodded. "Hmm, the food there is quite nice."
David just nodded with a smile and, with a cold glare, looked at these two with a scoff. 'Are you really that desperate to throw me out for your affair?'
David sighed and, taking a drink, commented, "Guess I should get my vacations fixed by the end of next week; it would be assuring to have a brother like you to rely on." Upon hearing David's words, Alexander just nodded with that underlying, shrewd grin on his face.
As the evening drew to a close and dessert was served, David couldn't resist a sly grin as he raised his glass once more.
David Park cheered again. "To unexpected connections and the mysteries of fate."
Alexander Park and Emily Lee, while smiling, also followed in with cheers, "To unexpected connections and the mysteries of fate."
And as they toasted to the unknown, David couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction knowing that, despite the tension in life till now, he could see burden lifting seeing their behaviour tonight.
'Destroying them will really not give me any guilt.' David nodded, and the dinner ended. David tried to escort Emily out. "Should I drop you home?"
"O-oh..." Emily turned towards him a bit, looking a bit troubled by the situation, but the next instant, Alexander stepped in and said, "Don't worry, brother~, I will send her along the way. You should take a rest; the days have been really tiring for you."
"Then we will do that." Emily also readily agreed to the suggestion, and without even asking for David's words, they just left with smiles, and as they left, David revealed the chilling, cold look in his eyes.
"Haha, first time killing a human and first time getting cucked gives the same feeling, you know~ feeling like shit?" Suddenly, Lucas commented as he stepped inside the room with a smirk on his face.
"Indeed, it does feel like shit." David just accepted with one long sigh on his face. Lucas made a nod and said, "Well, there is nothing we can do about that one; you can't change the feelings like wounds on skin."
Lucas said that he took a seat, and while sliding a tablet towards David, he explained
"These bastards don't respect you in any fucking way possible. Look at the bitch rubbing his leg while her fiance is sitting next to her." Lucas remarked as David saw the images captured by him with a frown on his face.
"But funny enough, we can't accuse them of just this sh*t. I told you we would finish this shit within a week, so here is the thing for the next 3 days: act like you always do: go to the pub, go to the office, have meetings, be normal as fuck, and don't contact even me. I will handle the rest on the third day from now on." Lucas said as he grabbed the menu beside him on the table.
David also released a sigh and sat down beside him while making a nod as Lucas inquired with a raised eyebrow, "How is the condition of your father?"
"We are preparing for his tumour operation in a week; he's currently been taken care of at the hospital, but I'm sure he's still keeping an eye on both of us." David sighed as next moment Lucas also chuckled and replied, "I'm sure he is... Anyway, what do you want to eat?"
As Lucas questioned that, David responded, "I just ate?" Seeing his face, Lucas scoffed and replied, "You ate steak but felt like swallowing shit; wanna eat ice cream?"
"Sure..." David just accepted with a little smile as Lucas proceeded to point down a long list of great food for himself as he commented, "Hehehe, it's my first time going on a dinner date with a dude; are we gay?"
"Eww! Fuck, is that logic?"
"Fucked up, lol. Anyway, you will be paying."
"Sure..."
"And by the way, come to Hanseong High School on the 3rd day morning; I got some business even there."
"About what?"
"My adopted punk, I guess..."
Lucas sniggered, and they had one dinner with a light atmosphere, and the next few days David did exactly as he was commanded; his internet rumours have started to die down now, and the company atmosphere was also turning a bit normal. Finally, on the third day, he even made a visit to Jason's high school to fix up everything, and now today was the day for David Park to slice off all the rotten branches attached to his life.
******
"Really, what am I doing with my life?" Lucas sniggered under his helmet as he charged through the road with a grin on his face after finishing reminiscing about his meeting with David. Next, he muttered
"Just another day in the life of a fixer, cleaning up the messes others leave behind."
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