Ace frowned slightly after a hint of surprise flashed across his cold face.
What have Joanna done? Why was Zack willing to pour drinks for her?
Three years ago, when II Group acquired the Morans & Co. Law Firm, Zack left a deep impression on Ace due to his arrogance and lack of respect.
However, because Zack's professional capabilities were so outstanding – he would easily help Moran Group solve all kinds of legal issues – Ace simply let him be.
All these years, Ace had always left the Morans & Co. Law Firm alone. He did not care how much money they made as long as they could be useful in crucial moments.
But those lawyers simply turned the law firm into a "retirement home". Not only did the law firm not make money, it was losing money every year!
Joanna actually gave up $100 million dollars and a luxury house in exchange for this law firm. In Ace's opinion, it was so not worth it.
He was sure that there was no way Joanna could deal with the difficult people in the law firm, considering her capabilities. When that happened, Joanna would naturally admit defeat and come to him to re-discuss the distribution of assets.
But now, it seemed like Joanna had pretty much done it… in only three days?
Joanna and the lawyers did not notice Ace's arrival. Ace did not go over to greet them either. Instead, he headed straight for the VIP area on the second floor.
Ethan had been waiting for him. He was full of complaints. "Bro, you're finally here. When we asked you to come, you said you're busy, but when it concerns your little darling wife, you came immediately!"
"It has nothing to do with her."
Ace replied coldly as he took a seat.
The seat he chose was right across from the booth where Joanna and the lawyers were in, enabling him to see their every move.
From the moment he sat down, Ace's gaze had never left Joanna, as if his eyes had been locked in place.
Downstairs, Joanna was surrounded on all sides. She was smiling brilliantly, like a blooming flower, bright and charming.
Her white skirt was pure, while her red lips were seductive. The two contrasting elements blended into her, making her seem… so alluring!
Was that how she took care of those eccentric lawyers?
When he thought of that, Ace's gaze tightened. He took a sip of wine with an expression of displeasure. A strange feeling rose in his heart.
"Bro, are you even listening to me?"
Ethan's waved his hand in front of Ace's face. He then continued bravely, "From the
moment you sat down, all you've been doing was stare at her. We should just call you! Stop ignoring your friends!"
Only then did Ace realize that he seemed to have been paying too much attention to that woman.
He withdrew his gaze and turned to Ethan, asking him in a cold voice, "What were you saying again?"
Ethan quickly said, "Bro, I remember you have a law firm, and there's a lawyer named Zack working in your law firm, right? Dude, I'm in trouble. Can you ask that guy to represent me in a case? I can't lose this case or I'm done for!"
"I can get you a lawyer, but Zack…"
Ace had a complicated expression as he said, "I'm afraid he won't take orders from me."
"No way! You're his boss!"
Ethan seemed really worried. He said helplessly, "Dude, I'll tell you honestly. It's the new club I opened. A woman died from alcohol overdose from drinking too much. Now, her family's taking us to court. The situation is very unfavorable for us!"
"I have a good relationship with the judge, so he secretly hinted to me that in this type of cases, our side would usually lose. There was only one example of the defendant winning – it was a case Zack took on years ago…"
Ethan was about to lose it.
He came from a family of politicians. His family had always been strict. His father nagged him every day for not working a proper job.
If his father found out that he actually had the audacity to open an entertainment club and the club had even caused death, his father would definitely break his legs and confine him forever!
Christopher chimed in, "Try and ask the lawyer to help him, Ace. After all, if the lawyer is someone we know personally, there will be fewer problems."
Ace pursed his thin lips and said no more.
Downstairs, Joanna's group was becoming more and more lively. They were now playing a drinking game.
Ace's face hardened. He could not sit still anymore.
He picked up a glass of wine and told the dispirited Ethan, "Let's go."
The two men went downstairs. Because of their good looks, they attracted a lot of attention.
Unfortunately, Joanna's group was too immersed in their drinking game to notice.
Therefore, the two young masters were… completely ignored!
Ethan was used to being the center of attention everywhere he went and had never experience such a cold reception before. Moreover, he was feeling mad on Ace's behalf, so the words that came out of his mouth were very arrogant. "Look how excited they are over a stupid drinking game. So childish."
Only then did the group notice them. The atmosphere that had been merry a second before rapidly dropped to a freezing point.
Ace's eyes met with Joanna's. An invisible tug-of-war began.
Although neither of them spoke, the others could clearly sense the fireworks that were going off between them. They could tell a silent battle was raging.
The new boss versus the old boss. The lawyers were in a tough spot.
They immediately made the decision to step back and watch the show unfold, lest they get burned by collateral damage.
Joanna finally broke the silence and asked, "Wanna play with us?"
Before Ethan could say "I don't want to play such a childish game", Ace had already sat down. He said coldly, "Why not."
Therefore, Ethan could only follow suit, albeit reluctantly. The person sitting next to him happened to be Zack, the lawyer he regarded as "the only person who could save him".
Zack had always been lukewarm and indifferent to his former boss Ace, but he was in a good mood today and he did not want the atmosphere to get awkward, so he said, "It's rare for Mr. CEO himself to stoop to our level and play with us peasants, so let's not play the drinking game anymore. Let's play something else."
"The rules of this game are simple. Each of us hold a number plate in our hands and take turns spinning the arrow. The person the arrow points to can randomly choose another person to answer a question. If the other person refuses to answer, that person will be punished."
"Oh my god! That's so childish!"
Ethan stood up, ready to leave, but when he saw Ace still remain seated with no intention of leaving, he could only try to salvage the situation by saying, "Alright, stop wasting time! Let's start the game!"
It's strange. Why was his workaholic friend Ace so free today? And he's usually as cold as an iceberg, so why was he willing to play such a childish game with these zoomers?
Was Ace being manipulated by his petite, demure wife?
The game started. Because there were two party poopers there, everyone was pretty reserved. All the questions and punishments were relatively mild.
Then, the arrow pointed to Zack.
Zack had no fear. He looked straight at Ace and asked, "I've always wondered, is the great Ace Moran also an early bloomer in the matter of amorous affection? What I'm trying to ask is, how old were you when you lost your virginity?""
Now that was an explosive question. Everybody pricked up their ears.
Joanna did so too. She was paying full attention, fearing that she might miss a word.
As expected of Zack. How brave! After all, lots of people would like to know the answer to that question but none dared to ask. Zack was a savior for the gossip mongers!
Joanna guessed that a desirable man like Ace must have lost his virginity really early.
As for herself, not only was her first night really late, she had only ever done it with one man…
Sigh. It was so not worth it!
Under everybody's expectant eyes, Ace swirled the glass he was holding and took a sip of whiskey. "I refuse to answer that question," he said.
Boo!
Joanna could not help rolling her eyes. This guy's no fun!
The crowd was also visibly dissatisfied with the answer.
At that moment, the brave Zack Rosenwell struck again. "Well, rules are rules. I will now tell you what your punishment is."
Ace calmly raised his eyebrows and asked, "What?"
Zack smiled mischievously. 'It's simple. Hug and kiss Number 10 for 30 seconds!"