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"That's all I know about that place. I'm not involved nor do I want to be involved with it." She finished.

"That's enough, I guess. Thank you." He stretched the hand that was holding his cup. "Cheers," He said and Arabella touched the tip of the wine bottle with his cup.

"Aren't we going to eat something, or do you want us to just sit, drink and talk like this? If it's what you want, I don't mind." She sounded tipsy as she spoke.

"True, let's see what Camron prepared for us." Al was about to remove the cover that has been on top of a silver tray, at the middle of the table.

"Wait, before we start eating, I just want to say something and make it known to you. I am sure that you are wondering why I asked you to join me for dinner." Now Al was sure that she was being influenced by the alcohol that she had been drinking.

"No, not really. I kinda know why you did. Even I would find it hard to resist myself." Al whispered.