Joanna once told Liam that Ace wasn't good at drinking, and that he was like an elementary school kid when it came to drinking games. That was why Liam had prepared a bottle of the strongest vodka he could find. He wanted to play a drinking game with Ace until he became drunk. Liam would then humiliate Ace and avenge Joanna.
Liam felt that Ace was a proud person. With some encouragement, he would certainly accept the challenge.
However, to Liam's surprise, his plan didn't work.
Ace didn't plan on accepting the challenge at all. He stood up and turned to face Christopher and Ethan. "Something came up. I'll catch you later."
After that, he turned to Shirley. "Come with me."
"Huh. I… Can I?" Shirley's eyes were wide in disbelief. She was an ordinary college student, and it was her first time working in a bar as a part-timer. Everything that had happened tonight felt like a dream to her.