“Yes…” Wilhelmina’s voice was barely audible over the music. “Far away…”
Rosland didn’t hear her clearly and didn’t dare ask, staring innocently at her.
“Did this little fool upset you?” the captain returned, pulling Rosland aside and hugging Wilhelmina. “Don’t mind these rookies. Come, finish this drink. Then I’ll take the team to kick the Atlantis team’s ass.”
Wilhelmina was forced to drink another glass, laughing and crying. She twisted her head from under the captain’s arm and told his followers, “Keep an eye on him, no fighting.”
The alcohol-fueled captain strutted away with his team.
Cairns returned from the bathroom, pale and sipping juice painfully. “I was always confused, but now I finally understand. I’m a total straight man.”
“Congratulations,” Angela sneered, “I’m glad the part of humanity that escaped your clutches.”
“You should date your corpses, Angela,” Cairns retorted.
Wilhelmina sat beside them, absentmindedly sipping her cocktail. Several people who wanted to flatter her saw her expression and backed away.
She scanned the jubilant crowd and unexpectedly spotted some familiar faces. In the corner opposite the dance floor, the young master of the Selberg family was chatting with a smile, while Georgiana stood nearby. Amelia and another boy often seen with Albert sat on the sofa.
As if sensing her gaze, Albert turned and politely raised his glass in greeting.
Wilhelmina nudged Cairns with her elbow, “Why are university department people here?”
“Who’s here?” Cairns looked over and saw the group. “Oh, it’s them. Seems like they had to come to the senior department to find girls.”
Angela leaned in, “Isn’t that Young Master Albert? How could the Queen allow him in a place like this? The nurses from logistics and medical school would tear him apart.”
Wilhelmina sneered, “He’s one of Anna Belle’s potential fiancé candidates, not her dog.”
“I love your venom, Vivi,” Angela giggled. “Let’s go dance.”
“You and Cairns go,” Wilhelmina replied, “I’m tired and want to have a few drinks.”
Sensing her slight mood, Angela didn’t insist and pulled the reluctant Cairns onto the dance floor.
