"Ah! Whatever you want to think! If you don't want to handle the business, that's fine. If you do, great. You're making money. I really don't have time. If you really think it's not fair, you can deduct your wage from my share. Will that make up for it?" Kevin smiled, looking nonchalant. He knew Hoyle was only complaining and he would never take the money from Kevin's share. He was the one Kevin trusted. They had been friends for many years.
"Screw you! Do you really think that I'm working for you? You're an ass to talk about giving wages to me!" Hoyle said while kicking at Kevin. Kevin dodged, seemingly having predicted the kick. He knew that every time Hoyle lost his temper, he would kick him. Kevin already got used to this trick. How could he let Hoyle easily have his way?
"But you said that! You said that I use you as a slave. So I have no choice but to reward you with some money." Kevin continued to prod him. In an instant, they attracted a lot of attention from the other patrons. Kevin had been the focus of the women here in the bar. How could they not notice what was happening there?
"Okay, probably it's time to go. Since you're not drinking, you'd better go back to being a good soldier. And don't spoil my plans. I'm going to find a girl." Hoyle leaned back in the chair at the bar counter, wondering whether all the women had gone cross-eyed. Otherwise why would they pay attention to Kevin and show no interest in him?
"I don't think I'll be a threat to you. I'm married. I'm not cockblocking you, at least not intentionally. Which woman do you like? Walk over to her and tell her you like her. It's so easy. Don't be pretentious," Kevin said languidly. The fatigue was showed on his face. That was because he hadn't gotten a good night's sleep all week. And he had planned to enjoy himself after work today, but was asked by Louisa to accompany her to her party.
"You're like a brilliant star shining here. Do you think any woman will notice me? I'm like a bulb that's already burned out." In fact, Hoyle was only joking. If he was asked to choose a woman from the bar to marry, he would prefer to stay single. He already got fed up with the women in heavy makeup and dressed in flashy clothes. If he really settled down with any woman here, he would seriously become impotent.
"Okay, then I won't shine here. I'm going back home. Come on, you little broken bulb, don't give up! You'll find your dream girl tonight!" Kevin glanced at the watch on his wrist. It was very late now. He'd really be dog-ass tired tomorrow if he didn't get some sleep.
"Okay, goodbye. Don't worry. Bar's in good hands. Remember to bring your wife here and officially introduce her to me next time." Hoyle patted Kevin's shoulder. Because he was older than Kevin, he had always regarded Kevin as his younger brother. Such brotherhood was established early when they were both in boot camp.
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