Chapter 202

+15 BONUS

She could very well walk away, but if this deal fell through because of her, Lucas would certainly find ways to make her life difficult.

She could already imagine what he would say.

Aveline took a deep breath, walked over, picked up a glass, and smiled. "Here's to everyone."

Watching her drink the glass of wine, someone immediately cheered, "Great drinker!"

Gwen, seeing this, exchanged a knowing glance with a man, then led Aveline to sit down right next to him.

The evening's guest of honor was a man in his early forties. Though unremarkable in appearance, his warm smile transformed his face when addressing others.

He turned that genial expression to Aveline as he spoke, "Miss Young, securing cooperation with Brighton Enterprises single-handedly is no small feat. I've heard their CEO, Mr. Henry, is infamously

difficult to deal with."

Aveline smiled lightly. "As long as my proposal was compelling enough to persuade him, nothing else

mattered."

"Well said."

laughed heartily and casually placed his hand on

join DK Group

expression remained calm.

rub her thigh. "For you to stay at DK

I admire young, hardworking women like you.

this, he picked up his glass and

as the man's hand wandered inappropriately. Suddenly, she stood up Excuse me, I'm not feeling well. I need to use the

11

the private

on the first floor. Aveline quickly walked in and

door behind her closed. She turned sharply to see Gernard approaching her with

woman, you shouldn't have to work so hard. Spend one night with me, and I'll sign the contract with your company. What do

1/2

+15 BONUS

she moved

the bathroom stalls. "Don't act ungrateful. Consider it a compliment that I want to sleep with you. Cross me, and I'll make sure

threats and would obediently comply. Gernard thought this time would be no

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255