Evading His Scrutiny

"Hello, are you Ms. Dunn?"

An unfamiliar male voice came from the other end of the line, mixed with faint music.

Valerie frowned in confusion, but she still replied softly, "Yes, I am. Who are you?"

"The owner of this phone is drunk and doesn't seem to be feeling well. I think he wanted to call you just now. Will you come and pick him up? Our bar is closing soon."

Valerie was speechless.

She glanc