Episode -3 ~

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[Vincenzo leone (ML)]: Then we've finally come to an agreement-I think we can end it there.

He turns away, and I scowl after him despite my best effort to keep my emotions from my face.

(What a jerk.)

[Cheerful Man]: Let me apologize on his behalf.

He holds out his hand.

[Cheerful Man]: Some of us know how to be gentlemen, just so you know.

[Cheerful Man]: I'm Ace, by the way.

The man flashes a confident, crooked smile that's hard to pull my eyes away from.

[crystal Georges (FL)]: O-Oh! Umm... I'm crystal .

I take his hand, but instead of a handshake like I expected, he lifts my hand to his lips and kisses my knuckles.

[Ace Lorenz (ml's bff)]: It's a pleasure to meet you, crystal . You're quite a sight to behold.

I can feel my face heating up.

[crystal Georges (FL)]: Th-Thank you... It's not every day I dress this, so I'm glad to hear that. like

[Ace Lorenz(ml's bff)]: I bet you're just as beautiful when you're not caked up.

[Ace Lorenz(ml's bff)]: So what's a lovely lady like you doing wandering around here looking so lost, aside from tripping into the arms of the boss?

He leans closer so that he can whisper in my ear.

[Ace Lorenz(ml's bff)]: Next time you trip, try to fall into my arms instead.

[Ace Lorenz(ml's bff)]: I promise it'll be a much better experience.

My heart skips a beat.

(I-Is he being serious? I'm not sure what to say to that...)

[Ace Lorenz(ml's bff)] : But Vincenzo isn't really so bad once you get to know him.

[crystal Georges (FL)]: Is that so? I actually find that hard to believe, but I probably should keep my mouth shut.

[Ace Lorenz(ml's bff)]: Trust me, you have nothing to worry about.

(Wait, why would he say that? Why should I be worried about vincenzo ?)

(I don't like where this is going...)

Ace tilts his head, and I realize I must look pretty anxious right about now.

[Ace lorenz(ml's bff)]: Oh, sorry if I'm coming on too strong.

Ace chuckles and nudges me.

[Ace Lorenz(ml's bff)]: Loosen up. I don't bite, I promise.

[crystal Georges (FL)]: Sorry, I'm just not used to these sorts of events.

[crystal Georges (FL)]: I guess I feel a little out of place.

[Ace Lorenz(ml's bff)]: And that brings us right back to you wandering around and tripping into the arms of a grump.

[Ace Lorenz(ml's bff)]: Were you looking for someone?

[crystal Georges (FL)]: My uncle, actually.

[crystal Georges (FL)]: We came here together, but we got separated in the crowd.

[Ace Lorenz(ml's bff)]: I see... I wouldn't worry too much, he'll turn up.

[Ace Lorenz(ml's bff)]: We haven't had a disappearance at a dinner party in years.

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