Chapter 6

Damian avoided further interaction for the rest of the evening, wary of Chloe causing trouble again. He didn't join the ongoing conversations but remained in a corner, nursing one drink after another. Occasionally, someone approached him for a brief exchange, but he kept it short and distant. Finally, when the banquet ended, Damian bid a quick farewell to the host and made a hasty exit. By the time he returned home, the alcohol had fully settled in, leaving him lightheaded and unsteady. He pushed...