The wealthy widow did indeed do just that, reaching out and yanking the bow tie from Felix’s neck.

A chorus of “Wow” erupted from the group of women, their eyes shimmering with mockery.

Human nature is a curious beast; it seems that whether you're a man or a woman, once you amass a fortune, you're prone to

corruption.

If you don't turn bad, it's probably because the temptations haven't been juicy enough.

Sitting in the farthest corner, Carol had declared at the outset her wish for speace, so no one bothered her with questions.

When she saw Felix's bow tie being pulled off, a hint of amusement sparkled in her eyes.

As distasteful as the scene was, she had to admit Felix was rather handsome.

Especially from her vantage point, where she could catch a glimpse of the muscle definition just below his chest.

The rich widow grabbed Felix by the hair, her tone dripping with feigned sweetness.

"I heard that when you pop the cork on this bottle, you can pocket a neat $200 commission. Felix, you've been quite dismissive

when I've ccalling lately."

Felix, blessed with the patience of a saint, still managed a smile despite the circumstances.

"Odelia, please, let's not do this."

Such words, when spoken by a man of his looks, were devastatingly charming.

Odelia patted his cheek, "Alright, I won't hassle you. Tell you what, down three drinks, and I'll let you go."

the party

see a

from her ex-husband and

won't lie, he does have that youthful glow, like a college boy. A hundred times better than the old

home."

the last, but Felix maintained his

and if a server opened it, they'd get

had set her sights on Felix from the start.

but he had refused.

him again today

clear spirit from a nearby white bottle, her eyes gleamed

drink this. Three glasses and if you do, I'll open five bottles of the good

drunk straight. For anyone with a

the value of a life here? Especially that of a

those present couldn't

didn’t protest. He took the glass, tilted back

adam's apple bob and swallowed hard

she passed him another, "Here's the second. Don’t say I'm hard on

Felix's eyes, but he drank

spread across his cheeks, and

alcohol can shock the system, buzzing in the ears following the fiery trail

swapped the third drink for an oversized beer

with the scent of liquor, and no one stepped in to

for excess, with several hosting toyboys post-divorce, and others, still married, playing the field, living

lives from their spouses.

a divorce would be a messy affair, splitting assets impossibly

each other to mingle

boasting about their conquests, these women had little to offer but

one-upmanship in wealth.

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