Chapter 40

Daniel

"Look who it is, the most annoying big brother in the world!" Damien, my little brother, shouted from across the bar, and I couldn't help but bow my head in embarrassment, realizing he might be drunk.

I was starting to regret my decision to come here. I had a feeling that Damien would cause some trouble tonight, but despite just returning to LA today and needing rest, I chose to show up and reluctantly take on the role of babysitting my little brother.

The reason I decided to meet him here was the surprise of his sudden appearance in LA. He rarely ever calls me, so I wasn't expecting any contact from him.

I approached his table, grateful that he wasn't overly intoxicated and that his mischief led him to call me out in such an embarrassing way. Thankfully, the people around us seemed indifferent, and I took a seat opposite him.

"You know, I didn't expect you to actually show up. You never show up for anything rel