Chapter 138: Intentionally Tarnishing His Reputation
Originally, everyone thought Nick wouldn’t participate. In the past, he always despised such games, as they usually revolved around trivial matters between men and women. Moreover, Aidan was indeed skilled at stirring things up.
So, when Nick decided to join, the atmosphere became even more heated. Single women is hoping for a daring adventure and a chance to get close to Nick.
People in this circle knew that Nick had remained single for many years after his relationship with Claire. Rumors had it that he had been maintaining his purity for Claire’s sake. Therefore, those who wanted something with him abandoned their thoughts.© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.
However, Nick’s face alone, even with a hint of ambiguity, was enough to be remembered for a long time.
Before Aidan started the game, he made a disclaimer. “Since everyone wants to play, if it turns into a dare later, don’t be sore losers.”
After saying this, he glanced at Victoria, his lips curving. “Poppy, you good with it?”
Since Victoria had already agreed with Lucas, she wouldn’t back out now. “No problem.”
As soon as she spoke, Aidan began spinning the bottle. Whoever the bottle pointed to had to choose between truth or dare.
Everyone had a glass of wine in hand, and it was all Romanée-Conti, the cheapest of which cost a hundred thousand per bottle.
Victoria had tasted it before, but seeing people treating Romanée-Conti like beer was her first experience with the extravagance of the wealthy in Veridian City.
She had a decent tolerance for alcohol and took a sip.
However, with the strong scent of alcohol in the room, it wasn’t the pungent smell of ordinary liquor but a fragrance of wine.
Alcohol had a way of creating a flirtatious atmosphere, especially between two people who had once shared a bed.
As Victoria took a sip, her elbow inadvertently touched Nick’s chest.
The scent of alcohol filled the room, not the acrid smell of plain alcohol but the aromatic fragrance of wine.
Nick sensed the touch on his chest and couldn’t help but turn his head to look at her.
She, however, remained focused on the spinning bottle, seemingly oblivious to his gaze.
Whether it was the alcohol or something else, her faint smile as she watched the spinning bottle inexplicably caused him to curve his lips.
Victoria held the wine glass, enjoying this rare moment of playing with people her age after such a long time.
Her light-colored lipstick left a faint mark on the glass as she looked at the spinning bottle.
The bottle pointed to Lucas.
Aidan twirled the bottle and smiled. “Truth or dare?”
“Truth. If it’s dare, someone might take advantage tonight,” a friend who was close to Lucas shouted with a teasing tone.
Aidan laughed along and then posed the question.
“What was the most recent time you had a one-night stand?” Aidan’s question was direct, and while Lucas had been somewhat composed before, this question made him feel a bit uneasy. After all, he had mentioned waiting for Victoria to get divorced.
“Last week,” Lucas admitted, trying to maintain his composure.
“On which day?” Aidan continued, seemingly enjoying the discomfort he was causing.
“Aidan, this is the second question already,” Lucas protested.
Aidan chuckled and continued spinning the bottle. “Lucas’s list of close female friends is as extensive as ever. I thought it might include someone from tonight.”
Damn it! Lucas felt Aidan was intentionally tarnishing his reputation.
The bottle landed on several more people, and although Aidan’s questions were explicit, they didn’t cross anyone’s hard boundaries. However, Lucas felt targeted with two consecutive sharp questions, making those around him start to whistle as if Lucas were the epitome of a playboy.
While Lucas might indeed fit that description, as an outsider, Victoria couldn’t help but feel a bit sorry for him.
Just as she was thinking this, the bottle stopped in front of Nick.
The previously lively atmosphere quieted down. This was a perfect opportunity to uncover Nick’s secrets, and everyone wished they were the ones asking the questions.
Nick kept his eyes lowered, his superior features still prominent in the dim lighting. He seemed willing to play along, saying, “Truth.”
As soon as he spoke, everyone perked up, eager to hear what revelations might come.
Lucas, concerned that Aidan, being close to Nick, might go easy on the questions, tried to provoke. “Aidan, with so many eyes on you, you won’t go easy, will you?”
Aidan smirked, “No, I’m curious about Nick’s private life too. So, Nick, when was your first time?”