But the alcohol-empowered Ariana raced ahead, and the assistant couldn't catch up. She watched in dismay as Ariana leaped into the car.

The car's door was unlocked, and Ariana forcefully shut it with a loud bang. She slouched in the seat, gestured to the driver, and shouted, "Drive!"

The driver, previously absorbed in admiring the river view, gradually turned to see who had entered the car. Turns out it was Holden.

Holden had initially sought solace by the riverside, hoping to clear his mind, but little did he anticipate that an inebriated Ariana would unintentionally stumble into his car.

Seeing Ariana's intoxicated state, a flicker of irritation sparked within Holden.