"Who was that Ms. Kiyi earlier?" Director Beck suddenly asked Anning from across the table. He looked up towards the direction where Chicheng had left, then followed up with, "That was him at the last event, right?"
"Yes, he's a... friend of mine."
Anning nodded and replied noncommittally, feeling somewhat embarrassed, then lowered her head again.
She was already feeling uncomfortable inside.
So, during the latter half of the dinner party, she hardly said a word. Fortunately, Qi Helian understood her and took on the task of keeping Director Beck company.
By the time the meal was over and Anning stood up feeling dizzy, she realized she had drunk several glasses of wine.
She braced herself on the table, her head bowed in contemplation.
Qi Helian observed her briefly, then leaned close, asking with concern, "Have you drunk too much? Can you manage?"
Anning extended a hand and waved it dismissively at him, "It's fine."
