h4Chapter 88: Cocktails Worth Tasting/h4

E thought for a moment, her head aching slightly. With Charles around, she doubted anyone would dare to y tricks on her.

As long as she stayed close to Charles, she’d be fine.

With this thought, E chuckled softly, feeling she had overestimated Hannah. Would they really dare to make a move with Charles present?

Deciding not to dwell on it, E followed Chloe out of the changing room.

The bar outside had be lively. The bartender hired by the dream cruise was reportedly a famous rising star, hard to book for less than a million a month.

E and Chloe returned to their table. After eating until she was nearly full, E noticed Hannah and her groupughing and chatting not far away, seemingly without any ill intentions.

However, the man in ck asionally nced at E with a gaze so intense it felt like it could burn her.

E lowered her head, choosing to ignore the man. Given he had no connection to Hannah’s group, she didn’t give it much thought.

"Brother, don’t you think E looks good in anything? Her dress might be the simplest here, but she still looks the most captivating," Chloe said with a light smile, looking up at Charles.

Charles blushed, feeling a pang of jealousy. It didn’t matter how beautiful she was if her heart wasn’t with him.

"Yes, E is very beautiful," Charles said, looking up and smiling warmly at E.

E gave a slight smile, elegant and enchanting like a white lotus in a pond.

But her bright eyes, sparkling with an extravagant light, made it hard for anyone to look away.

"Thank you. I’m done eating, please enjoy the rest of your meal," E said, elegantly wiping her mouth with a napkin.

Chloe put down her utensils as well. "Brother, shall we go have a cocktail over there? I’ve heard the ship’s bartender is excellent... it would be a waste not to try at least one drink with our ticket!"

Charles, full of indulgence and helplessness, replied, "Alright, just one drink, and no more!"

"Yay! Sess! E, let’s go!"

Chloe, overjoyed, grabbed E and headed to the bar.

At the bar, Chloe asked the bartender, "Do you have any cocktails suitable for newly eighteen-year-old girls?"

The bartender, a man in his thirties with a small tuft of beard showcasing his unique style, replied with a gentle smile, "Yes, we have several. Pearl Summer Night, Enchanting Moonlight, and Red Paris Dance are all suitable. They’re not too strong but still vorful."

Chloe, resting her chin in her hand, turned her eyes to E. "E, which one do you want?"

"Red Paris Dance," E said, the name catching her interest immediately.

"Me too. Sir, we’ll have two Red Paris Dance, please," Chloe said sweetly. The bartender nodded and began mixing the drinks, his movements fluid and skilled. E watched as hebined over a dozen liquids, including alcohol, fruit juice, and some coffee-colored powder, which seemed to be coffee.

Chloe, impressed, smiled, "E, look at how amazing this bartender is! He mixed such aplex cocktail in no time!"

The bartender handed over a drink, its liquid a vivid red like the evening sky, with an enticing aroma.

Chloe eagerly took it, thanked the bartender, and immediately took a sip. Various vors spread across her tongue.

"Wow, it’s really good!" Chloe eximed.

Chloe’s eyes narrowed to slits as she smiled, "Coming to this Dream Cruise really was worth it!"

E couldn’t help butugh. This girl truly loved new experiences.

Soon, the bartender brought over the second drink. E took it, thanked him with a bright smile, and took a delicate sip.

Her taste buds were greeted by a symphony of vors: the rich aroma of coffee, a hint of acidity, a touch of bitterness, a trace of sweetness, and the fragrant notes of tequ, making her want more.

After a few sips, a blush of luxurious red spread across E’s delicate face, making her look even more enchanting. Her lips, seemingly enhanced by the alcohol, glowed with a deeper, more enticing red.

"Miss, may I buy you a drink?" a slightly hoarse voice suddenly came from behind. E turned to see the man in ck standing behind her, his hawk-like eyes fixed on her.

His gaze, dark and intense, roved over her face and then down to her chest, filled with a strange mix of greed and desire that made her feel incredibly ufortable.

Suppressing her urge to retch, E shook her head lightly. "I’m not good with alcohol, but thank you for the offer, sir."

Chloe sensed the man’s ill intentions and quickly pulled E toward Charles. "Let’s go to my brother!"

E nodded. The man’s shifting gaze confirmed her suspicion that he was the one who had been staring at her earlier.

William leaned against the bar, fiddling with his unique lighter, a cruel smile ying on his lips as he watched E walk away.

"Give me a Bloody Mary," William said calmly. Despite the bartender’s extensive cocktail menu, he preferred something as bold and stimting as a Bloody Mary to match his mood.

"Right away, Mr. Walker," the bartender replied respectfully. William was a shareholder of the Dream Cruise, and his femalepanions changed with each appearance.

William’s eyes hungrily followed E’s youthful figure. He licked his dry lips; he loved fresh young women.

He had originally nned to rx with his currentpanion, but discovering a new face and hearing Avery’s enthusiastic rmendation had piqued his interest.

A brief interaction confirmed his suspicion that she was a bit haughty, likely a wildcat hard to tame. But such a challenge was exactly his type.

"Your drink is ready, Mr. Walker," the bartender announced, cing the Bloody Mary on the bar.

William raised an eyebrow, took the drink, and waited patiently. His two femalepanions approached, and he irritably handed them a card worth tens of thousands, directing them to the nearby casino.

When E, Chloe, and Charles stood up, the dim lighting cast a soft glow on E’s now flushed face, showing a hint of unease. Her eyes were dreamy, and Charles hurried to support her as they made their way downstairs.

E couldn’t pinpoint what was wrong. Her body felt hot, her head dizzy, and an unsettling feeling spread through her.