Within a short time, Kylie won again.

Nate, however, lost another round.

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"Dora, replace me to play the next round. I need to use the men's room," Nate abandoned his cards on the table.

"No problem, but no matter I win or lose, it's on you," Dora said, and sat down.

"Sure," Nate said, then ran outside at once.

William exchanged a knowing eye with Dora and said on purpose, "Isn't there a washroom in the private room? Why did he run outside?"

"He's drunk a lot," Dinah joined them. "I think he probably is drunk now."

"Ha-ha, it's possible that he went out to call a girl," Dora said. "Come on, let's keep on playing."

Fannie was struck dumb for a second, then randomly played a card, which was a very important playing card for her.

"Fannie!" William raised his voice. "You can't play this card right now."

"Um..." Fannie licked her lips again with embarrassment, then stood up. "William, why don't you replace me? I need to use the ladies' room."

The door was closed behind them, and William said, "I think there is something unusual between the brother and sister today."

"Even you can notice it, but Nate himself can't," Dora snorted.

Kylie turned to look at Ethan, but her head was gently pushed back by him. "Focus on your cards."

"Aren't you worried about them?" Kylie asked.

"Well, I care more about how to help them be together." There was a light smile on Ethan's lips.

***

Nate indeed was a little drunk today.

He ran out of Royal Private Club and stumbled to his car. He leaned against it and had a long breath out.

He felt his head was so heavy now and he barely could lift it up.

"Damn it!" Nate walked to the back of his car and unzipped his pants to pee.

Just when he was urinating, he heard Fannie calling him.

"Nate?"

"Nate?"

"Where are you?" Fannie called his name, walking towards his car.

Before long, she saw a water line on the ground and smelt something stinky. Fannie pinched her nose and slowly turned to the back of the car.

Nate was surprised and put on his pants at once.

"Nate!" Fannie's loud voice scared Nate. He turned to face her and complained. "Stop yelling. I'm not deaf."

"What's wrong with you? Why did you pee in a public place?"

Fannie pulled his arm. "Come on, let me send you home."

When Nate pressed his whole body on Fannie, they almost fell together. Luckily, the car was right by their side, and Fannie used her full force to push him into it.

"Why do you have to drink so much!" Fannie said and started the car.

Nate put the chair down and laid his feet on the car window. "I'm happy today!"

"You're happy that you've lost that much money today? You're crazy," Fannie said and moved her sight to the front road.

Nate stared at her profile. "Did you just break up with someone?"

"Kinda," Fannie said lightly.

"Tell me, who is he? I'll teach him a lesson for you!" Nate seemed mad. "You're my younger sister, and you're the best girl in this world!"

"Nate, I can deal with it myself." Fannie sounded a little tough, which upset Nate.

He struggled to sit up and stared at Fannie. "Bullshit, you're my younger sister, and I should take good care of you." After that, he poked Fannie's shoulder with his finger.

Fannie made a sound of pain. "You can't take care of me forever. Let me alone!"

Nate was struck dumb for a second and turned his head to see the outside of the car window after gazing into space for a long time.

He said like he was talking to himself, "You're right. I can't take care of you f*ck forever!" He raised his voice all of a sudden and punched the car window with great force.

Hearing the loud sound, Fannie was a little scared. Just when she turned to check the sound, the car made a swift turn on the road, and a fast-moving car behind them almost hit them.

"Are you crazy or something?" Fannie stopped the car at the roadside and shouted at him.

"I am f*ck crazy!" Nate unfastened the safety belt and got out of the car without delay.

There were deep gullies at the sides of this highway. Fannie was anxious that he might fall down in it.

Although Nate was drunk, he still walked fast and stepped right on the edge of a gully. Fannie, instead, was too scared to pull him back.

"Come here right now!" Fannie shouted at him in anxiety. "Fine, I'll listen to you, and I'll do whatever you ask me to do during my lifetime, alright?"

Nate finally stopped, but his body trembled a little. There was a broad smile on his face, and he said, "What? Say that again."

"I said you're my older brother, and I'll listen to you. I'll do whatever you want me to do! Come here right now! It's too dangerous if you stand there!" Fannie repeated her words and approached him at a slow pace.

"Then tell me who dumped you?" Nate shook his hand to stop her from walking near.

"Tell me, and I go over myself."

"He's not important."

"Didn't you say you'll listen to me?"

"Yeah, yeah," Fannie said at once. "Well, he didn't dump me actually, but he doesn't know that I like him."

"You admire him from afar? Why don't you tell him?" Nate's heart ached for her.

"I don't think I deserve him." Fannie licked her lips and added, "He's very handsome, popular, and an outstanding manager of a company, but I'm merely nobody."

"Nonsense!" Nate raised his voice. "You're my younger sister, and you're the best girl that I've ever seen in this world. Whoever he is, he must be stupid if he dislikes you."

Hearing that, Fannie blurted it out. "Do you like me?"

Nate was struck dumb, standing there still. "I..."

Seeing that, Fannie felt like a dagger had just been stabbed into her heart.

She felt like crying and raised a smile. "Nate, if you want to enjoy the night and wind, enjoy it yourself. I need to go back to the car." After that, she turned and faced him with her back at once, in case Nate saw her crying.

She abased herself in love, but he forced her to say it aloud.

Large drops of tears fell down from her face, and Fannie sped up, walking back to the car, but she somehow heard someone saying something behind her back.

"Yes, I do." Nate's voice was very low.

Seeing Fannie walking faster and faster away, he suddenly had a strong fear, like Fannie would leave him forever.

He shouted it out loud without hesitation, "I like you. Fannie, I like you!"