Dave stopped, gazing down at Natalie. “Who are you?”
Natalie’s smile faded slightly. How could Dave not remember her?
How could this be happening?
Natalie was a celebrated actress, having even won the Best Actress award, and a well-known figure in the entertainment industry. How could anyone not recognize her?
She smiled awkwardly and said, “I’m Natalie King. You once helped me at the racecourse.”
She wondered if he found it hard to believe he’d meet a famous star in this setting. Considering she looked even more stunning in person than on screen, she considered the possibility that he might not have recognized her.
But Dave replied coldly, “Oh, it seems I vaguely remember. What’s up?”
Natalie’s mouth twitched at Dave’s response. Despite her introduction, he only vaguely remembered her. Was he playing hard to get?
Hiding her disappointment, Natalie clenched her fists and offered a soft smile. “Are you here to see Bianca?”
At the mention of Bianca’s name, Dave studied Natalie. He remembered that Natalie and Bianca worked together.
“I know where she is. Let me take you there,” Natalie suggested, unable to contain her excitement.
She knew that if Dave saw Bianca with another man in the private room, he would despise Bianca and cut ties with her completely.
Dave slightly squinted as he followed behind Natalie, who led the way to the exclusive private room.
Noticing his presence, Zoey quickly caught up with them, accompanied by others.
Walking alongside Natalie, Zoey leaned in to whisper, “Natalie, who is he?”
“He… He’s someone I have feelings for,” Natalie confessed softly, glancing at Dave’s perfectly sculpted jawline. Her admiration for him was clear.
Zoey was surprised. Throughout her career, Natalie had never been linked romantically, maintaining high standards. Despite meeting many male stars, none had won her heart. Zoey hadn’t expected Natalie to fall for an ordinary person.
Looking thoughtfully at Dave, Zoey acknowledged his good looks and imposing presence but remained clueless about his background.
If he was romantically involved with Natalie, Zoey realized she needed to plan how to manage the impending media frenzy.
Just thinking about it gave Zoey a slight headache.
Soon, they arrived at the door of the private room where Bianca was.
“Bianca is inside,” Natalie announced, crossing her arms and standing behind Dave.
As Dave reached out to push open the heavy door, Natalie suddenly gripped his strong arm, her face full of worry. “Sir, you need to stay calm. Bianca… She’s in there with a man.”
Dave’s intense gaze hardened, and with a firm push, he swung the door open.
“Hey, I told you Bianca’s in there with a guy. They’re…”
Natalie’s eyebrows shot up as she peeked inside. But her smug expression quickly turned to shock when she saw what was happening in the private room.
Zoey, taking a closer look, was equally surprised.
‘What… What was going on?’
Inside the private room, Bianca and Blake were sitting on the sofa, well-dressed and playing dice-a scene completely different from what they had imagined.
“Six fives, let’s see those dice!”
Bianca lifted the cup and burst into laughter. “You lost again, Blake!” She grabbed a slip of paper from the table and playfully stuck it on Blake’s face, which was already covered in paper.
Blake smiled helplessly and touched his warm cheek.
Then, Bianca slapped him. Despite her slender build, her slap was strong enough to sober him instantly.
After that, she encouraged him to take the strong hangover remedy to help him sober up.
The aphrodisiac they had unknowingly consumed was a special type of alcohol, but thankfully, the hangover medicine had worked against its effects.
Bianca saw the door opening from the corner of her eye and smiled, expecting Zoey to enter. She looked up, saying, “Miss Carter, where have you been? Blake and I have been waiting here for quite a while…”
However, when Bianca saw a tall figure standing in the doorway, casting a shadow that blocked the light, her voice trailed off.
‘Dave… He was back?’
She set her cup down and stood up from the couch.
She gazed at Dave, who was looking back at her.
He appeared as towering and handsome as ever, making her heart race. But there was also a visible weariness about him, his eyes carrying a cold edge.
He must have been tired from his extensive business travels. But when had he returned? And why was he here?
“Mr. Evans…” Bianca started.
Then, her gaze shifted to Natalie, who stood slightly behind Dave. A frown formed on Bianca’s forehead as she wondered if Dave’s visit was connected to Natalie. Had they kept in touch since they met at the racecourse?
Dave, in a sharp business suit, walked over to Bianca. He gripped her wrist firmly and spoke in a commanding voice, “You’re coming with me.”
He began to pull Bianca towards the door.
“Wait, Mr. Evans!” Bianca exclaimed, bewildered by his sudden behavior, instinctively resisting without knowing what was going on.
Seeing this, Blake jumped up and held Bianca’s other wrist. “Why should she go with you? Let her go!”
Caught between the two men, Bianca felt unsure about what to do next.
Onlookers outside the room watched the drama quietly unfold, whispering among themselves.
Zoey saw an opportunity and discreetly took out her phone, snapping several photos of the scene.
Blake had always felt a bit uneasy around Dave, aware of his powerful presence and his role as Bianca’s fiance. He worried that his actions might be misunderstood and cause trouble for Bianca.
But now, he was determined not to let Dave take her away without a fight.
Dave paused and stared at Blake coldly. “You’re asking me why?”
Blake gripped Bianca’s wrist firmly, saying defiantly, “Bianca told me you’re not engaged, and you’re not her fiance. So I’m not letting you take her.”
Dave’s expression turned icy. He turned to Bianca with cold eyes and asked, “Is that what you told him?”
“I…” Bianca hesitated, caught off guard by the confrontation. She looked down, unsure how to respond.
She had told Blake the truth, but facing Dave made her doubt herself.
Dave’s lips tightened, and he scoffed lightly. He raised his head, looking down at Bianca with narrowed eyes. “So you also told him there’s nothing between us romantically? That there’s no boyfriend in your life at all?”
Bianca stayed quiet, which made Dave think she was confirming his suspicions.
He then turned to Blake with a serious look. “Blake Lawson is Vincent Lopez’s godson. Bianca, is that why you’re with him?”
“What?” Bianca looked up suddenly, surprised by Dave’s anger. She realized there was a misunderstanding. “Mr. Evans, you’ve got it wrong. I was just trying to…”