Chapter: 472

“Of course, of course. Now, how can I serve you?” his eyes sparkled as he looked at the beautiful young woman before him.

“I would like a beer please. Anything you have will be fine, I’m sure.” she smiled back with a wink.

“Sure, and since you’re new here, I’ll give it to you for free, on the house!” he chuckled, pouring the beer as he continued to smile and stare at her.

“Wow, what a kind and caring man.” She played along, “won’t you join me for a beer?”

Devin smiled even more broadly at this, quickling pouring himself a drink – but before he could even take a sip, the young lady had already finished hers.

“Huh?” he wondered, seeing her frown.

“Aw, sorry. I drank it too fast…” she sat silently for a moment making puppy dog eyes.

Devin was ready to have a beer with her and share some conversation – maybe it would lead somewhere. That’s what he thought anyway.

“Oh.. well. I suppose I can get you another.” he smiled, though a little reluctantly.

“Hook, line and sinker.” thought Lara, having manipulated him into giving her two free beers so far.

“Thank you so much!” She looked at him lovingly, her puppy dog eyes turning to a bright sunny smile.

After some more lies woven into some general conversation, some precise ‘body language’ hinting at something, she had already finished her second beer.

“Aww no… wait, let me pay for another… hey I have an idea, I’ll buy you one too!” she cutely chuckled.

Devin happily went to pour another two beers.

After a moment, she pulled out some random items from her inventory, frowning each time.

Devin was smiling but it slowly faded, looking at her sorrowfully as he put the fresh beers on the counter.

“I’m sorry…” her eyes got watery, “It seems I have left my purse at home… I’m so sorry… It looks like I’ll have to enjoy your company some other time.” She looked like she was about to cry.

“Oh.. uh. Well…” he pursed his lips, “I guess I could give you another.” he chuckled awkwardly with a light smile.

“R-really? Are you sure?” she asked hesitatingly, though was already reaching for it.

“Go ahead” he smiled, “So… tell me about yourself? How does an angel find themselves here in Losla?” He tried to flirt, but was incredibly rusty. He was a middle-aged single dad after all.

Lara smiled and went to sip her beer before she asnwered – though it wasn’t a sip. It turned into a long drink – then a chug. The glass didn’t leave her lips as she downed the whole thing in one breath.

Devin raised a brow seeing this, shocked.

She slammed it down, “Ahh!” she smiled, “delicious!” she exhaled.

“Uh… so..” Devin began to speak.

Lara was already wiping her lips and standing up, her face now neutral and uncaring.