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Joy slowly came to his side with her head down, softly called: "Mr. Reed, they forced me to drink. Katy brought me here to play, they chased after, insisted on drinking with me, saying I wouldn't make it in this circle if I didn't drink... I was so scared that I had to drink."

Dean's gaze hardened as he looked at Billie: "Admit it when you lose, I know the bar owner here."

Billie opened his mouth: "Then... then I'll take Freddy home first, let him sort it out tomorrow."

Dean nodded, Billie and the others reluctantly left with the completely drunk Freddy.

The boss sycophantically wiped a stool nearby: "Please sit, how about some Emperor's Brew A, it tastes better than the regular Emperor's Brew."

Dean walked over and sat down, glancing at Joy.

Joy obediently sat across from him.

This was the first time she learned that the bar owner actually knew Dean and was so obsequious.

Dean was indeed Dean, he was respected everywhere.