The light is dim and soft, accompanied by soothing and relaxing band music. This is the bar area next to the restaurant on the second floor of the Lister Hotel. The time is 8 o'clock after dinner.
Yes, it is an occasion and moment for those single or non-single men and women who are well-dressed and exquisitely dressed and looking for entertainment tonight after dinner.
And the atmosphere here, with a little alcohol, encourages them to get to know each other, order a glass or two of Long Island 'soda', and have a good conversation. No need to introduce yourself or anything, no one cares about your real name, as long as you end up with The other party left the room card.
The bartender handed a glass of red wine in front of Zach and winked with a smile, "The lady over there gave it to the gentleman."
Zach followed the bartender's gaze. At the other end of the bar, Susan, dressed as a professional woman, raised her glass gently, nodded slightly with a complicated expression, then turned away and walked towards a middle-aged man sitting alone with a clear purpose. .
Zach smiled, was Susan trying to show her favor
Probably, I'm afraid I'm wondering why the owner of Grande and Louise's boyfriend is here. No, Susan should know the reason. When she called Louise in the morning, she should have been prepared to 'encounter' Grande.
But it shouldn't be here, where Susan works. This is a public place, so the advantage of working in a public place is that you feel confident. So Susan was confident, and a glass of wine to express "Don't hinder me" was already a sign of goodwill.
"I know that middle-aged man." Zach was talking to the bartender. "He appeared in Aisela's recent trip (information sent by the police). He is Newton's project planning agent. He came to Barton to evaluate Hull. The value of the old site of the Hermann Factory. Because Isela’s husband had previously been involved in the acquisition of the Hermann Factory, we attended the appraisal meeting together.”
The bartender nodded without being noticed, okay, just tell everyone. The bartender is No.
Before coming, Zach watched with his own eyes as Nuo took a handkerchief filled with water and gave the young man who was supposed to be in this position a facial treatment, then changed his clothes and left the poor guy wearing only underwear. In the trash behind the hotel.
"We have an hour." When Nuo said this, Zach sniffed the handkerchief curiously. ****, "Where did you get these things?" Zach asked, and No just smiled.
It can be said that with the help of Novo police information, Zach saved a lot of trouble. They appear here now because of police information—Susan has often appeared here for work recently.
Nuo's companions are for insurance in case Aisela, who knows Zach's true identity and abilities, appears. 'Protecting' her subordinate Susan. If Athera's spiritual foresight had predicted that Zach would destroy her attempt to threaten Cologne, it would have been impossible for Zach to have a one-on-one conversation with Susan under the protection of Athera, who never left her silverware.
Yes, in line with the concept of 'Let's see', Zach told Nuo everything, including his relationship with Anthony, including his relationship with Aisela, and. What Zach is doing now can only stop here with Susan. If you continue to go deeper, I'm afraid it will arouse Anthony's resentment. Anthony didn't like Zach's inhumane side interfering in his 'business', remember.
And Nuo has also proven his abilities, such as the current disguise.
According to Nuo's explanation, Smith asked him to investigate when 'Valmina' appeared for the second time. The result was that Zach was banned from the Herman luncheon at Lister's property. After being commissioned by Smith, Novo established a file for the Lister Hotel, including staff shift time, material access, hotel management, etc. Trying to figure out how Boyson managed to sneak into the luncheon.
Now I just used it for a while, and it can't be easier.
"What are you going to do?" Nuo skillfully played the role of bartender behind the bar while communicating with Zach in a low voice.
"Listen to what they say first." Zach swung the wine Susan paid for and took a sip. Before alcohol has time to take effect, it is treated as a foreign substance that has a paralyzing effect on the body. Being wiped out by vampire blood is like taking a sip of plain water.
"Haha, I'm really jealous of you." Zach's hearing, "But I don't think you can hear anything. Useful information will not be said now, it will only be in the room where we are sincere to each other."
Zach smiled and nodded, "You are right, now, they are talking about the scenery in Barton." Zach raised his eyebrows, "Susan is complaining about her room. Although it faces Noel Beach, it is autumn now, and when it comes At night, you can't see anything. And this gentleman from Newton is saying that his room faces the Port of Marsa, and he can overlook the brightly lit port at night, which is very special."
Nuo and Zac looked at each other and raised their eyebrows, probably in appreciation, "This Susan is really proficient in her work, and her progress is really fast."
Zach smiled and completely agreed. Look, Mr. Newton smiled and took out the room card, pressed it gently on the bar, and pushed it towards Susan. How can you let a beautiful lady sleep in a room that makes people unhappy? That's the truth.
"It's better to do less than to do more. It's your turn, Nuo." Zach smiled at Nuo.
Nuo nodded and walked towards Susan with the mixed wine.
"Miss, this is the gentleman's return gift." Nuo smiled, put down the wine glass in front of Susan, and pointed in the direction of Zach.
Susan's face was a little embarrassed, she definitely didn't expect Zach to return the favor. The previous gesture of goodwill was a greeting, not a request for reciprocity.
Zach raised his cup here, but his eyes passed over the somewhat embarrassed Susan, looked at Mr. Newton, raised his chin slightly, and nodded.
Of course, Mr. Newton also looked at Zach, pursed his lips in confusion, and looked at Zach uncontrollably. Then, the middle-aged and slightly fat body unconsciously adjusted his posture on the high stool. , raised the cup and emptied it, looked at Susan with a slightly red face, stood up and walked away.
This is the result of competing with Zach. In the adult social scene, self-knowledge helped him a lot, but unfortunately he couldn't realize it and walked out of the bar area with a disappointed look on his face.
Susan twitched the corner of her mouth, picked up Zach's return gift, walked straight over, and sat down directly next to Zach, "Mr. Grande, what do you mean?"
"Miss Susan, what can I do for you? Return the gift." Zach pointed at the wine glass Susan put in front of him, "You seem to have remembered my preference for red wine, so I have to express it, right? What, don’t you like it?”
"You know I'm working!" Although Susan had lowered her voice, it was obvious that the 'bartender' at the Lister Hotel heard her. Casting doubtful glances, Susan could only take out a bill and push it towards the 'bartender', "Your face looks strange, are you new here? Be smart!"
The 'bartender' was stunned, happily accepted the unexpected tip and stood far away.
Zach stared at his cup with a smile, not prepared to make any comments.
"What's so funny about you!" Facing the bar, Susan didn't have to worry about anyone seeing her expression. Full of gloom, "Why are you here? Does Louise know?"
Zach curled his lips and shrugged, "What do you care about Louise? Am I weird here? The gentleman just now seemed to approve of someone like me appearing on such an occasion."
"Do you know who that is!" Susan seemed very angry and twitched her lips irritably, "Aisela has an important goal. I observed him for two days before taking action! You ruined it all!"
Susan's honesty really surprised Zach a little, and he glanced at the irritable Susan. "Can you just tell me this?"
"What does it have to do with it? I didn't say who he was." Susan looked away and actually raised her glass to drink Zach's gift in return, "You have already seen it, you have to report it to Anthony and check it out, huh. I It can’t be stopped.”
Zach tilted his head, unable to comment, but it really didn’t need to be that troublesome. Zach knew who the other party was, "Then you should be conscious too. I might sabotage your action, so why bother?"
Susan looked at Zach for a while, and her tone was sarcastic, "You'll know when you find out who he is. There's no need for me to continue feeding you information here. I'm still a member of Ethela. Remember, I'm your opponent." .”
Zach was a little curious. From the police information, he already knew that the other party was a businessman from Newton. Could it be that he was about to leave Barton and today was Susan's last chance to take action? Of course, Zach would not express this doubt. He expressed another doubt, "Of course I have not forgotten it, so I want to ask you, Miss Susan, why did you inform Louise and Grande about Cologne in the morning? "
Susan was silent for a while, then raised her glass and emptied it in return for Zach. The 'bartender' took away the empty glasses very considerately and stood in a position that gave guests space and could respond to calls at any time.
"No matter what you think, I still want to consider myself Louise's friend." Susan glanced at Zach, not kindly, "Although we have different views on the problem, it does not affect my hope that she will have a good life. .”
What
Zach raised his eyebrows and could only wait and listen while his eyes filled with red.
"I don't know how Louise described me to you, but you should be able to see that our lives are completely different. In my opinion, I am at least moving forward to make my life better. What about her? ?" He glanced at Zach, "If I hadn't been lucky enough to meet you, I would still be standing on the street!"
Quite mean, but accurate.
Zach couldn't participate in the morning call, and now, Zach had to say, "But the truth is, Louise is better, Louise can say she has Grande to call home. You, just changed places.' It's just a station, can you say that you can call Ethera or this place your home? Do you think this is better?"
Susan looked at Zach again, "So you think I should hope for good luck while I'm still standing on the street with Louise, instead of relying on my own efforts to move up?"
Regardless of the fact that this job requires standing, Zach really can't refute it. I could only shake my head and let this topic end here. "Stop talking about this, Susan, you should know the reason why I am here. Then I will go straight to the point and hand over the photos of Cologne. We will pretend that everything has happened." Then I personally, well, and Grande would like to express my gratitude for your intelligence and cooperation."
"Hmph!" Susan shook her head, "If Ethela was just luck that I met on the street, I would just let it go. But, this is the life I have worked hard for, and I am not ready to do it because of you. Let me go with a personal thank you! Who do you think you are!"
This is already an obvious ridicule, and it is not over yet. "Haha, if you are here to negotiate terms, find your position. Cologne, you, and me are all small people. The real duel is Anthony and Esther." La. I represent Asera, there is nothing to say. Who do you represent now? We can talk, make it clear, and let’s talk about it."
Does Zach need to explain his representation? unnecessary. Standing not too far away, the 'bar', always ready to respond to the guests' call, saw the red color gushing out in the center of the pupils under the dim and soft light. Together with the red wine being picked up and shaken, it seems to be an unreal reflection.
Ethera didn't show up, and Nuo, who was an insurance that didn't play any role, would certainly be curious about what Zach was going to say next with his 'eyes reddened by wine'.
However, the wine glass was put down and the redness in his eyes disappeared. Zach turned his head and looked at the entrance of the bar area. Zach's tone was calm, "Susan, you know who Grande and I represent, and there is nothing to say." ." Zach really represents Cologne, which is self-rescuing, but please consider the context. Susan will think it is Mayor Anthony. Zach deliberately created this misunderstanding, "Then keep in touch and continue to talk in the future. Now, can you leave? Just for a moment."
In response to the wait, Smith walked into the bar area with an impatient expression.
Susan frowned, as if she didn't understand what Zach said for a moment, "What did you say?"
Zach confirmed that Smith had seen him, turned around, glanced at Susan, actually reached out and picked up Susan's handbag, opened it very consciously, took out Mr. Newton's key card, and waved it in front of Susan. "Thank you for reminding me before. You can't keep holding this. It would be bad if you repair the damage just now. You just said that we are two opposing parties. Right."
Only then did Susan react and take back her handbag. It was impossible to grab the room card. Zach had already stuffed it into the inner pocket of his chest. Susan stared at Zach with an incredulous look, twitched the corner of her mouth, "Rogue!" and turned around and walked away!
The connection was very tight. Smith sat next to Zach, glanced at the 'bartender' out of habit, was stunned for a moment, and responded quickly, "Did I disturb something?" Then he looked at Susan who was leaving and frowned. frowned.
Henuo glanced at it, and Zach smiled, "No. I'm just enjoying the Liszt ban that was just lifted." Oz helped Zach do it, remember, otherwise Zach would be the guy pretending to be the bartender "No, it's just, um..." This is more difficult to explain.
"Haha." Smith smiled unnaturally, "You don't have to explain it to me." His eyes had turned away. He had the broadest view here through the bar. He turned sideways, searching for something, "I'm here too. ... Hey, it seems it's a step too late." He turned around with disappointment on his face, glanced at the wine glass in front of Zach, then looked at Xiang Nuo, smiled helplessly and shook his head, "Same as this gentleman." ( .)