Gavin finally relaxed his stern expression, downed his drink in one gulp, and then looked at Shane, saying, "Don't worry. Since both of you are here, and if Miss Chase got drunk, you can take her back."Having been in the business world for so many years, Gavin naturally understood what these two were worried about.Although he found Suzy quite stunning and indeed beautiful, the company's partnership was more important. He wouldn't do anything inappropriate that could tarnish the company's reputation or his own future.Still, being suspected felt uncomfortable."Sorry, Mr. Chance," Shane immediately apologized, showing he could adapt to the situation.Suzy wasn't lying about her low alcohol tolerance. Despite being in the business world for so long, she still hadn't developed a high tolerance for alcohol.She thought she could hold on a bit longer before leaving, but then Zenway's boss showed up!As soon as she saw his beer belly, Suzy knew she wouldn't escape getting drunk today.Whil
Suzy returned to the table to find Gavin eagerly pouring drinks for his superior. When he saw her coming, he immediately made room for her to sit next to the boss.Suzy had faced this kind of workplace harassment many times before.She didn't feel the need to be polite. Ignoring Gavin, she sat back in her original seat.Gavin glanced at his boss, relieved to see he wasn't upset, and then said, "Miss Chase, Mr. Hanson has been praising you! He thinks you have a great image, excellent attitude, and must be highly capable to hold the position of Project Manager at such a young age.""Mr. Hanson is too kind, I really don't deserve it." Suzy smiled and raised her glass, "Mr. Hanson, a toast to you."Mr. Han, delighted, nodded repeatedly. "Good, good! I'll drink to that."Seeing their interaction, Shane realized there was no way Suzy would return to the hotel sober tonight. He discreetly messaged Betty, asking her to arrange for a car to wait outside the restaurant, ready to take Suzy back t
Seeing Shane like that, Betty had no choice but to follow suit."Good! Well done! Gavin, pour them another round," Michael said, giving Gavin a knowing look, which he immediately understood.Suzy was already starting to feel lightheaded. Not wanting Betty, a young woman, to get drunk as well, she quickly said, "Shane, Ryan just called me asking for a document. Take Betty and go back to the hotel to send it to him!""Miss Chase, I...""Go!" Suzy gave him a look, signaling him to take Betty away.Shane had no choice but to follow her instructions and nodded. "Alright."Suzy wasn't entirely neglecting her own safety. She planned to have Shane come back for her later, but for now, she needed to get Betty out of there.She had just returned from the hospital; she couldn't afford to end up there again during a business trip!As soon as the two left, Gavin and Michael began pouring drinks for Suzy even more frequently. She barely finished one glass before another was filled.Suzy knew she cou
After pouring Suzy a drink, Gavin secretly messaged Michael. Michael quickly replied, instructing him to "take care of” Suzy first, ensuring she wouldn't resist too much, as he didn't like that.As time passed, and they finished their steaks, Suzy still hadn't returned.Michael sensed something was wrong.He gave Gavin a look. "Go check on her. Maybe she's too drunk.""Okay," Gavin said, standing up and heading toward the restroom.But there was no sign of Suzy, not even a shadow.He immediately had a bad feeling. But he reasoned that Suzy would at least have said something if she were leaving. She wouldn't just disappear unless she was too drunk and someone had taken her away.Gavin quickly took out his phone and called Suzy, but there was no answer.Thinking fast, he called Ryan's number. "Hello? Mr. Paynes?""Yes, this is Ryan Paynes. What's going on?""I'm the manager from Zenway. We were just having dinner with Miss Chase. She was enjoying herself, had a few drinks, and went to th
"Sir, should we call the police?""Not yet. Let me look around some more." Gavin didn't want to escalate the situation, thinking that Suzy was likely taken by her colleagues.It would have been a good thing if that was the case.This way, there would be no evidence of any tampering by him or Michael.Gavin returned to the table, picked up the bottle of wine, and left the restaurant. He then drove to a secluded spot, poured the wine into a trash can, and smashed the bottle before discarding it.After everything was taken care of, he sent a text message to Suzy.“[Miss Chase, did you get drunk? I couldn't find you when I went to look for you. I was thinking of finding a female colleague to take you back to the hotel. Did you already go back? If so, I won't disturb your rest. Let's talk tomorrow.”...Suzy felt like the world was spinning and soon found herself in a car.The discomfort in her stomach grew unbearable, and she couldn't hold it back any longer, so she... threw up.Liam looke
Liam's voice turned husky as he gripped her wrist tightly."Suzy, don't do something you'll regret."But Suzy, overwhelmed by the effects of the drug and the alcohol, couldn't hear him. Her eyes were unfocused, and her hands were wandering aimlessly.Liam felt like his sanity was hanging by a thread."Suzy, get a grip!""Don't you want me? I'm feeling so hot... so uncomfortable..."Liam's temples throbbed as he tried to pull her hand away.But the more he resisted, the tighter she held on.The pain made him wince, but he gritted his teeth.He didn't want anything to happen between them in this state. She was drunk, but he was not."Suzy, let go of me," Liam managed to say through clenched teeth."No!" Suzy even laughed, "You're hotter than me...""Suzy Chase!""It's so hard."Liam could almost hear his self-control snapping."You'll regret this when you sober up.""I won't—"He suddenly reversed the situation, capturing her lips in a fierce kiss, taking control.Liam still felt like he
Ryan deeply regretted sending Suzy to handle this project.He knew how men in the business world behaved, especially when a woman as attractive as Suzy was involved. They practically couldn't take their eyes off her."If they dared to do anything to Miss Chase, I won't let Zenway get away with it!" After hanging up, Ryan immediately headed to Zenway's office.He didn't give them any notice, wanting to catch them off guard. Ryan was so furious that he wanted to shut Zenway down, though he lacked the power to do so.Ryan furrowed his thick brows.At that moment, he realized the gap between him and Liam.If it were Liam, shutting down Zenway would be as simple as saying the word....Meanwhile, the search for Suzy was in full swing outside.Unbeknownst to them, she had slept until nearly noon in a hotel room.As soon as she regained consciousness, a hangover headache and physical soreness hit her simultaneously, making her temples throb."Ugh—"She tried to prop herself up with her tremb
In just a few seconds, the call connected."Hello? You're awake.""Yes... I am. Was it you who picked me up from the restaurant last night? Thank you so much." Suzy refrained from directly asking who had changed her clothes, recognizing his kindness in rescuing her."No need to thank me.""Did you come alone to pick me up?" Suzy asked cautiously. "I mean, I was pretty drunk. It's impressive you managed on your own."The driver quickly clarified, "It was my female friend who changed your clothes.""Oh! That's good... I mean..." "It's fine, you don't need to thank me. You've helped me a lot too." He did indeed have a female friend change her clothes.After their intense night, Liam regretted it—not because of the act itself but because she was married. He always claimed to have a moral code, yet he had become involved with a married woman.The moral conflict was too much for him to bear.So, after making sure Suzy was settled, he left the hotel.Having received her answers, Suzy ended t