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Chapter 1085

The funeral of the Raymond family patriarch was a grand affair. Given his prominent status, it was inevitable that many high–ranking individuals would attend, making any attempt at discretion impossible

On the day the funeral was held, lan, a member of the Raymond family, was conspicuously absent. One dignitary after another arrived, with rows of cars lining the entrance

In addition to the dignitaries, many business tycoons who were closely linked to the Raymonds also attended. Some struck up conversations with the family members, inquiring about lan’s whereabouts, but no one seemed to know

While the patriarch’s funeral was a sensation within their circle, word of it hadn’t spread beyond that However, anyone who was curious enough would have discovered the news of Holden’s passing

Meanwhile, Maja was trapped in a small room, alerted to the sound of footsteps approaching Over the past couple of days, her visitors were either a gentleman or a flamboyant one

The gentleman would typically knock, but the other would barge unannounced Over time, she learned to distinguish the two by their entrance

The footsteps ceased, and the door swung open. The man stood there, holding several bottles of liquor, his eyes red and swollen as he looked up at her

Startled, Maja recoiled, her eyebrows furrowing

two shot glasses in front of her and

a drink with me,” he demanded.

merely looking at

suddenly grasped her chin, raised his glass, and forced her to

coughed violently. This kind of force–feeding could be life–threatening

only made her drink a small amount before continuing to drink glass after

he got drunk, she would have a

you’re quite my type, he slurred, propping his chin on his hand and

few days

self–centered and eccentric

glass toward

her drunk. She then slowly picked up the glass and

that it would encourage Patric to

expected, Patric raised an eyebrow and poured himself several more glasses.

while, he said softly. “Did you know that

was hearing things. She looked up

All of Greenfield turned out. But an was nowhere to be found. I guess he’s off hiding somewhere. He was taken care of by Holden. Now, with Holden gone, he must be the one hurting the

Maja snatched a liquor bottle and splashed it in his face

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