'Bryan' turned and pouted. "I need to poo too, and I'm worried you'll miss your auction, Mommy. Maybe Joey can come with me? I know where the restroom is!"
Joey naturally was willing to accompany his little brother to the restroom. He happily jumped down from his chair and said, "Mommy, I'll take Bryan to the restroom! I promise I'll keep an eye on him. We'll be back in no time."
As sensible as Joey was, Corinne was still reluctant to let two little boys go alone. Thus, she said to Edmund, who was standing by, "Edmund, it's not convenient for me to go into the men's restroom, so please look after them for me."
"Of course, Miss Corinne," said Edmund with a respectful nod.
Edmund took Joey and 'Bryan' to the restroom. Not long after that, the manager walked in with a few waitresses to serve them some imported snacks and milk-based beverages.
"Who else is there on the second floor?" asked Lucas nonchalantly.
The manager's smile froze at the question. "Umm… Sorry, Mister Lucas. I can't tell you since the auction house takes clients' privacy very seriously. Please do understand…"
Lucas decided to let it go. He gestured with his hand to tell the manager and waitresses to leave after putting down the snacks and beverages.
The waitresses were staring at him so intently as though wanting to see right through the very core of his soul. This annoyed him to no end.
The manager noticed this, so he quickly brought the waitresses out and closed the door quietly.
…
'Bryan' entered the restroom with Joey behind him while Edmund stood guard at the door.
However, as an older brother, he also thought he should do whatever he could to protect his little brother, so he said, "Sure! Don't be scared, Bryan. I'll go in with you."
After that, he held 'Bryan's' hand and they entered the cubicle together.
However, they had not been in there long when one of them screamed out loud.
"Argh!"
Edmund immediately rushed in when he heard the scream.
"What happened?"
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