Alessia gently patted Bianca's back and asked with concern, "Are you okay?"
"I'm fine, maybe I just ate something bad," Bianca shook her head.
Alessia nodded and looked at the bar street in front of her.
Seizing the opportunity, Riley handed a handkerchief to Bianca.
The handkerchief was blue, with a faint scent of mint.
It was rare for someone to carry a handkerchief nowadays, and it was even rarer for a man to do so. Bianca was stunned for a moment before accepting it.
She wiped her mouth clean and was about to speak when she noticed Riley looking at her hesitantly.
"Do you need something?" Bianca asked.
Riley furrowed his brows and lowered his voice to ask, "How long has it been since your last period?"
Bianca was taken aback for a moment, then laughed, "Uncle, you don't think I'm pregnant, do you?"
A complex emotion flashed through Riley's charming fox-like eyes, and he said, "We've had our moments, so it's not impossible."
Bianca was stunned by his words, but she didn't dwell on it and jokingly asked, "Uncle, if I were really pregnant, what would you do? Would you marry me?"
But as soon as the words fell, Riley's gentle expression instantly turned cold and indifferent. Without any hesitation, he said, "No, I won't marry you, and I won't want the child. So, Bianca, when was your last period?"
Bianca felt like her heart had been squeezed by a big hand. In fact, when she said those words, she just wanted to tease Riley and see his reaction. She had even thought that Riley might give a different answer, but she never expected this.
He was simply a scumbag.
Bianca replied impatiently, "You won't take responsibility anyway. My period is none of your business."
With that said, she didn't want to stay with Riley any longer. She was afraid that if she stayed any longer, she might end up hitting a disabled person.
But as soon as she took a few steps, her hand was grabbed from behind by Riley.
Bianca turned back angrily, only to hear Riley say, "Don't be stubborn. If your period hasn't come, it's best to go to the hospital for a check-up."
"Got it, annoying," Bianca said impatiently, shaking off Riley's hand.
She stepped onto the stairs and just reached the corridor leading to the entrance of the bar when she noticed that Alessia hadn't entered the bar yet. Instead, she was leaning lazily against the wall, waiting for them.
"Sister-in-law!" Bianca suddenly felt a little embarrassed about what she had just said to Riley.
But Alessia apparently had no intention of meddling further. She just said, "If you need anything, you can tell me directly."
Bianca suddenly felt a warmth in her heart and nodded. She really liked Alessia's caring attitude, yet leaving her space.
Annoying, her period was always irregular. She didn't even know which day of last month it came. She hoped she wasn't pregnant.
The three of them entered the bar, and Bianca ordered a drink as usual.
She was about to drink when Riley stopped her halfway.
Bianca looked into Riley's eyes, angrily snatched the glass from his hand, crossed her arms, and sarcastically said, "Mr. Riley, don't flatter yourself. My period came a long time ago."
Riley deeply looked at Bianca for a moment before retracting his hand.
However, after Riley's interruption, Bianca lost interest in drinking. She pushed the glass forward, got up, and walked into the dance floor.
Alessia glanced at Riley and found him staring at the glass that Bianca had put down, wondering what he was thinking.
"Brother, what about you and Bianca...?" Alessia asked tentatively.
"I won't have any relationship with her," Riley said, lifting his head with a gentle expression, as if the conflict between him and Bianca hadn't happened at all.
Alessia pursed her lips. Everyone had their own thoughts, and Riley obviously didn't want to discuss this topic, so she didn't ask further.
She just hoped that every word Riley said and every action he took came from the heart, without any regrets.
Alessia's gaze shifted from the dance floor on the first floor of the bar to the second floor. She had been to this bar before.
On the first day she returned to the country, she received an email from Z and came here. She wondered if Z was in the bar tonight.
...
The VIP room on the second floor of the bar.
Nolan lowered his eyes and looked at the latest news on his phone screen, his eyes as calm as water. He grabbed the nearby glass and downed it in one gulp, obviously in a bad mood, seeking solace in alcohol.
His gaze didn't leave his phone screen. After finishing a glass, he wanted to pour another one, but this time, the glass was taken away.
He raised his head unhappily and saw a man sitting on the opposite sofa.
The man was sitting in the shadow of the sofa, and the dazzling lights seemed to divide him into several pieces, making it hard to see his specific appearance. But it could be vaguely seen that he was wearing black clothes and pants, with a black hat on his head.
For some reason, Nolan, who was accustomed to being arrogant, subconsciously restrained his emotions when facing the man on the opposite side. He said, "Mr. Roberts, give me another drink."
Enzo Roberts toyed with the transparent glass he took from Nolan's hand and said, "Don't drink anymore. Drinking won't solve the problem, especially since you're still injured."
Nolan said despondently, "Even if I don't drink, my leg won't get better. All of this is caused by Alessia. She's still embarrassing our family now. Even Sisca was dragged into the police station because of her."
He had just seen Sisca today, but after only a few days in the police station, Sisca looked listless and haggard.
Sisca said she did it for him, to deal with Alessia, and begged him to help her get out.
Watching her like this broke his heart. Sisca was the woman he had always wanted. She finally wanted to get close to him, but he couldn't protect her.
Enzo looked at Nolan's pain and smiled. "It seems you really hate this woman named Alessia."
Nolan didn't conceal it. "Of course. If I see her now, I would want to kill her with my own hands."
"Good!" Enzo nodded.
Nolan was stunned for a moment, a look of confusion flashed in his eyes, not understanding the sudden approval from Enzo.
Enzo explained, "As a friend, I'll help you fulfill this wish. Do you see who that person downstairs is?"
Enzo said, glancing at the lobby downstairs, indicating for Nolan to look.
Following Enzo's gaze, Nolan saw Alessia indeed.
Nolan immediately stood up excitedly with his crutch.
Enzo raised an eyebrow. "Don't be so excited. If you want revenge, how can I help you?"
"What can you do to help?" Nolan asked eagerly and curiously.
Enzo teased, "You'll find out when the time comes."
With that, he stood up, and as he did, his specific appearance was revealed.
He was 188cm tall, with fair skin and a baby face. His eyes sparkled like stars, giving him a cute appearance that was completely different from his dress and speaking style.
He straightened his clothes and then left the VIP room and went downstairs.
Downstairs.
Riley's gaze left the glass and ultimately fell on Bianca in the distance.
In the dance floor, Bianca's beautiful appearance and lively dance moves immediately attracted the attention of many men.
She was surrounded by a group of men, and Bianca welcomed them all, dancing enthusiastically. Riley's calm expression finally disappeared.
His face became darker and darker. Then, he stood up and walked into the dance floor, pulling Bianca out from among the men.
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