Chapter 36

The dinner party broke up. Evan seemed sober, his eyes sharp, his gait steady. However, when he handed the room key to Zach to settle the bill, we realized–the boss was drunk.

Ann Maxwell, less intoxicated this time, scurried to his side, taking his arm.“Want to come to my place? I have that wine you like.”

“No,” he refused flatly.

There was a slight unevenness in the carpet in the hallway. He stumbled. Before Zach and I could help, Ann Maxwell stepped in front of him, arms outstretched, ready to catch him…

At the last second, Evan reached back, pulling me up from behind. I flew forward, landing directly in Ann’s arms… almost kissing her.

Ann Maxwell must have been furious. He’d rather use me as a cushion than let

soon as we stepped out of the restaurant, Ann stormed off. I wasn’t as carefree. For the sake of a job I’d only had for three days, I

his leg bone when

in his seat, propping his head on one hand, his eyes closed, his face

called him several times but couldn’t wake him. He was really drunk. Zach and a hotel

emerged from the bedroom, noticing my injury, worried I’d leave.

go back to

go ahead. I can take care of him alone.”

reached the door, then turned back.“You’re accompanying the President to the summit tomorrow. I won’t come in the morning. The factory is on Jurong Island

if you need anything.”

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