Chapter 184 Dave is Drunk
Hera smiled knowingly at Amy before nodding in understanding. "Thank you, Amy. I’ll speak to Athena about it later." With Hera’s assurance, Amy excused herself and returned to the kitchen, where she assisted Hannah in bringing out the dishes. Feeling relieved, Amy took solace in the belief that she had managed to spare her young miss from any potential trouble.
Hera let out a soft sigh of relief after Amy helped her cover-up. It was no wonder Amy had been sent from the mansion; she was quick-witted and perceptive, able to read people’s reactions and moods with ease. In short, Amy knew how to read the room perfectly.
Hera was about to lead everyone downstairs to the dining table when she noticed Dave starting to sway—clearly, the alcohol had kicked in. The male leads noticed as well and heard him try to speak, but his words were already slurred.
Feeling guilty, Hera offered, "It seems even Mr. Carson can’t handle the potency of that cocktail. Why don’t I let him use one of the guest rooms to rest for a bit?" She rubbed the tip of her nose and smiled at them apologetically.
Dave tugged at his necktie to loosen it, his face flushed red. His previously playful demeanor had transformed into one that was alluring and defiant. He stared at Hera with seductive eyes, grinning like a predator eyeing its prey. Hera felt a shiver run down her spine at his gaze; it was a complete 180-degree change. Thankfully, what she had put in the cocktail was just strong liquor, not an aphrodisiac like in the novel. Still, Dave was looking at her as if he was ready to devour her on the spot.
She wondered what he’d look like if he were actually drugged. Hera’s mind wandered as she took in Dave’s appearance—he resembled a wild rose, seductively handsome yet dangerously pricky. His hair tail, normally at the back, now fell loosely over his shoulders, and his open shirt offered a tantalizing glimpse of his strong chest. The way he looked right now, he could easily seduce any woman, and she imagined most would be more than willing to sleep with him if they were given a chance.
Even Hera felt her heart skip a beat when her eyes met Dave’s amethyst gaze, gleaming invitingly at her. She wasn’t the only one who noticed—every male lead could see that Dave was openly seducing her with his demeanor and intense stare. Rafael cursed under his breath, glaring daggers at Dave, but Zhane was quick to act, swiftly pulling Dave out of the room with him.