Chapter: 1737

The charming man's survival instincts kicked in, and with a forced laugh, he made himself scarce.

“What's with that look?" Scarlette bristled, her voice sharp with indignation.

Kenji gazed down at her, taking in her defiant expression. “No more pretending now that the elders aren't around?" The contrast between her earlier saccharine greetings and her current snarling demeanor wasn't lost on him.

Scarlette let out an exasperated huff and made a grab for her drink.

Kenji easily kept it out of reach. “This isn't your scene. I'll have a driver take you back to the hotel-you can occupy yourself with your puzzle games there."