Maverick's eyes widened. He was momentarily confused. He didn't recognize Dexter until he approached him. The wine glass he was holding dropped to the floor, splintering into fragments that scattered onto Josie's legs.

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At that moment, someone recognized Dexter. "Dexter Russell? It's Dexter Russell! What is he doing here?"

Felix had already turned around, closing the door behind him. His demeanor suggested that he was about to take care of some matters.

Josie's gaze was unfocused, and her thoughts were clouded by the effects of alcohol.

"M-Mr. Russell, why have you come in person? I... wasn't informed."

Maverick reacted quickly, but the alcohol was still affecting him. His thoughts were becoming lucid, but not entirely.

"We truly apologize for the oversight. Please have a seat."

be in a stupor. His eyes seemed to harbor a tempest, emanating a daunting presence that appeared to decrease the

a seat among the crowd. His voice was low and cold as he said, "The Olsen family's drinking culture is

that this was a welcoming gift for the daughter who had returned to the Olsen

her own lack of consideration. If you don't believe me, you can ask

significantly. They were all aware of the relationship between Dexter and Josie, but what took them by surprise was that Dexter

he had been out of public view for a considerable

her frustration anymore. "You're talking nonsense! It was you

spout nonsense,

response was nonchalant. He picked up an empty glass, and just then, the door to the private room swung open again. The waiter wheeled in a cart of

a glance, he commanded, "Uncork

served as a wake-up call, sobering up everyone present. "Mr. Russell... we didn't force her. Ms. Warren is our business partner, and we're practically family. Why would we make things difficult for her? Having drinks in a business setting is quite normal..." Someone attempted to speak up but their voice gradually grew

back casually, but a storm was

into large glasses. They were arranged one by

not bother to lift his eyes as he said, "If you love drinking so much,

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