Chapter 354
"Kayson Yarde.â Desmond smiled. âKayson Yarde? Nice, you seem pretty chill. You her boyfriend?â
Kayson shook his head. âNah, we just got to know each other. I did her a favor, so sheâs thanking me
by treating me to a meal.â
"Oh!" Desmond grinned wider, as though he was happy with the answer. The other two guys
smirked at Kayson as well, mocking him inwardly for turning into a coward once Desmond got
angry. Riley looked disdainful but said nothing. She despised men like this the most. Celeste
seemed quite furious as she kept her eyes on Kayson, looking like she wanted to skin him alive. The
spunk seemed to leave her then, as her gaze turned anguished when she looked at Queenie,
appearing all sad and guilty.
Kayson chatted with Desmond as if he had perceived nothing, praising the latter occasionally and
humoring the latter's fantasy of being the coolest.
When the dishes were served in a while, Queenie did not quite have any appetite because she was
too worried.
Desmond wanted Queenie to drink, but Kayson said no with the excuse that she was driving and he
would drink on her behalf. This annoyed Desmond, but he said nothing. Riley got up to fetch
Queenie a drink, but Celeste seemed more anxious now, as Queenie could not refuse a non-
alcoholic beverage. She came up with an excuse. âI need to use the restroom. Queenie, come with
me.â There was no way Queenie was missing this chance, so she replied without skipping a beat,â
Perfect. I need to use the restroom as well.â
Unfortunately, Riley came back in time and said right after putting the beverage down, âI'll go
too.â
Celeste and Queenie froze, but there was nothing they could say. Kayson glanced at the drink Riley
came back with after the girls left and kept smiling without saying a word. The three girls came back
together after a while. Once they got seated, Desmond spoke up.â Queenie, let's have a toast. Just
drink the non-alcoholic drink.â Queenie did not look quite as composed as she picked up the
beverage to have a drink, but Kayson put a hand out to stop her.
Desmond asked in displeasure right away, âKayson, what's the meaning of this? Can't she drink
something non-alcoholic?â âNo, she can have nothing.â Kayson smiled. He took the drink and
pushed it in front of Riley while Queenie watched in surprise. Kayson said flatly, âDrink it.â
Desmond and the others lost their composure, while Queenie did not look too good either. She had
just realized that there was something wrong with the drink Riley forced a smile. âWhat are you
trying to say? I'm drinking. This non-alcoholic drink is for Queenie.â
Kayson let it slide and raised his voice. âServer!â A server came promptly and asked, âWhat can I get
you, sir?â
âA can of sweet tea.â
âSure, please hold on.â Riley looked pissed. âWhat are you trying to say? You think there's
something wrong with the drink I brought? âI'm high school friends with Queenie and Celeste!
Would I harm them?" âYeah,â Kayson deadpanned.
Riley was even more pissed as she got up angrily. âQueenie, what's up with this dude? Is he trying to
pick a fight?â
Desmond glowered as well. âDude, do you think we are fools?â
Kayson shrugged with a smile. âIt's just a drink. Drink it if there's nothing wrong with it. Is that so
hard to do?â