3rd Person Pov
“Sir, sir,“ Luan's assistant called out to Luan as if there was something that happened. 
"Yes, what is it?“ Luan looked at his assistant. He felt that there was something wrong.
"There was a picture of you and Claire that was spreading, and I believe the Grays did it on purpose," Luan's assistant said as he came closer to Luan.
Luan brought his assistant to an area where no one else was around. "How can you know if it was done on purpose?" Luan asked as he stood and watched the Grays talk with their guests.
"Before we came here, sir, you knew about their business problem, they're spreading some news that can help them, and if people find out that you're associating with them, it'll be a huge benefit for them," his assistant explained quietly.
Luan nodded and pushed his glasses up, his mind processing all his assistant had said.
"And sir, the one who spread the rumors was their nephew," his assistant said, referring to photos, certifications, the location where the post was posted, and text messages as proof.
"Have you suppressed the rumors?" Luan inquired as he pulled out his phone and noticed plenty of posts about him and Claire.
"N-not yet, sir," his assistant stammered, frightened. When he looked at Luan, his hands trembled slightly.
"Damn it!Take it down now!“Luan yelled, unconcerned if anyone would hear him.
"I'll make sure you lose your company, Mr. Gray," Luan said with a mischievous grin as he approached Mr. Gray. “Spreading false rumors isn't right, as you know, but spreading true rumors would be incredible, right?"
Mr. Gray defended himself by saying, "Wait, you can't do that, it wasn't us Luan, it wasn't us."
“You're messing with the wrong person, Mr. Gray, “ Luan looked at Mr. Gray, fiercely and then he left the party.
“We need to fix this immediately, “ Luan said as him and his secretary got in his Car.
They both went to Luan's building, where they could easily put an end to the spreading rumors. There were technologies and smart individuals there who knew how to use them.
They immediately started to take down the rumors, but it'll take time.
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"Everyone, start singing!" Sol, have a wonderful birthday!! " Carl yelled into the microphone, and they all started singing Solstice a happy birthday song.
While everyone was singing, Solstice stood in front of her birthday cake. Luan was nowhere to be seen, so she looked around.
Since she found the rumor, her eyes have been filled with melancholy. Her birthday was meant to be a pleasant occasion for her. As they finished singing, she looked down. She made a wish by blowing the cake.
'I wish I could be numb to all of the pain I'm feeling.'
She tried to forget about the pain she was feeling on this night. She tried to give up looking for Luan. She tried to ignore his presence in her mind.
“Cheers!!! Wo hohh! “ Ivy screamed as she drew Solstice away from the table and handed her a glass of wine.
“Cheers for the birthday girl woaahhhh!! “ Carl shouted as Solstice drank the wine.
She drank the entire glass of wine in one go and then demanded another.
She was making herself drunk.
“Stop drinking, If you keep drinking you'll get drunk“ Carl said to her, trying to stop her.
“Yuhh, your hubby will be mad woh!!“ Ivy said, raising a glass of wine and gave it to Solstice, “here, drink this, don't listen to Carl, drink more baby. “
"Why would he get mad?" Solstice questioned as she accepted the drink and drank it. "He doesn't care about me, you guys are idiots," she continued, clearly drunk.
“Solstice! " she was called by a man with a deep voice. It was her father,he had already sent everyone home, except only Solstice, him, and her friends.
“Ooh~ baba, “ Ivy looked at baba, smiling at him like an idiot.
“Yes ba?“ Solstice said, trying not to look drunk in front of her father.
"I thought you didn't like to drink, did you? Why are you drinking?And you drank more than two glasses," baba examined as he looked over their table.
“Oh,it's nothing baba, don't worry,” Solstice chuckled nervously.
"Come, and I'll take you home," baba said, pulling Solstice to his car. He slid her into the backseat slowly, allowing her to rest for awhile as he drive.
While driving, baba dialed Luan's number so that he could call him and pick up Solstice when they arrived at their house.
"Luan, I'll be in front of the gate in 10 minutes please pick up Solstice here, she's drunk," baba stated as Luan answered the phone.
"I heard the party was over, so I didn't show there, I apologize for not being able to make it," Luan said as he stood up, quickly wearing his robe and glasses.
"Don't apologize to me, I wasn't the one who waited for you the entire party," baba responded, hanging up the phone.
Luan sighed and put his slippers on on. He exited the home and proceeded to the front gate. After a while, baba's car arrived and came to a halt in front of the gate.
"Get her in the backseat," baba said as he rolled down his window. In the backseat, he unlocked the car door.
Luan nodded and pulled the backseat door to open it. He noticed Solstice staring at her phone, which was displaying a screenshot of the post about him and Claire.
Solstice drew her father closer and showed him the photo. "Do you think this is true, Baba?" she asked, her voice tinged with sadness.
Baba looked at Luan and said, "I don't know Solstice,if you want to know whether it's true or not, you must ask him."
"Mhm, no need, this is true baba.This is Luan's standard for girls," she said as she got out of the car. "I'll go home now, baba, bye bye."
“Alright take care Solstice, “ baba said as he drove away.
“Sol.. "Luan looked at Solstice, wanting to tell her the truth about the rumor, but she ignored him and continued walking in.
"Why am I imagining Luan was talking to me, wanting to explain something, that's impossible haha," she chuckled as she entered the house, Luan trailing behind her.
"It's not your imagination,why won't you give me a chance to explain first?"Luan said, his voice irritated, as he continued to trail Solstice behind him.
"You know..." Solstice said, turning around,pointing at Luan with her index finger.
"Luan would never ever explain things like that to me because he thinks I'm just a stranger who doesn't need to be explained to, so don't even try to be him, okay? My husband is different," she murmured as she approached Luan and patted his shoulder.
"Why would Luan explain to me if he never wanted to talk to me?He doesn't have to explain, I understand he loves someone," she said as she walked away from him and into the kitchen to get some water.
"I don't love anyone," Luan defended himself as he continued to follow Solstice to the kitchen. He felt a stab of pain as he listened to Solstice's words.
"I don't know why I'm even explaining to you, you're right, you're just a stranger to me!!" he shouted angrily as he walked to his room, his head full of confusion.
He's not sure why he feels the need to explain himself to her. He's not sure why hearing those words from her made him feel strange.
He was completely clueless. He was beginning to develop feelings for her.