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."

a tempest, emanating a daunting presence that appeared to decrease the atmospheric pressure around him. The person he couldn't

a seat among the crowd. His voice was low

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

it was to apologize for her own lack of consideration. If you don't believe

up significantly. They were all aware of the relationship between Dexter and Josie, but what took them by surprise was that Dexter would stand up for his ex-wife withou

had been out of public view for

frustration anymore. "You're talking nonsense! It was you who forced Ms. Warren to drink. When she wanted to leave, you even

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 liquor, placing it

glance,

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

but a

already prepared the drinks, filling them into large glasses. They were arranged one by one on the table,

not bother to lift his eyes as he said, "If

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