Nicole and Julie went back to the banquet hall. Everyone started to mingle and laugh with each other.

It was as if that little episode earlier did not exist at all.

Knowing Nicole’s identity, no one dared to force her to drink. They only exchanged some pleasantries and kept their distance.

Nicole felt a little tired, so she walked to a small balcony where it was quiet and peaceful. She looked out through the window and saw the glimmering lights reflecting on a lake not far away. She could al