Chapter 1547

The gathering was abundant with attendees, most of them of esteemed status and significant standing, so refusing their offers to toast was a formidable task.

As Harvey's drinking escalated, Vicky could not help but feel concerned. "Take it easy. Don't overdo it," she advised.

"No worries, I can handle my liquor," Harvey assured.

Vicky knew Harvey had a robust tolerance for alcohol, but drinking so much could still lead to intoxication.

Sure enough, after a while, Harvey's steps grew unsteady, and his pupils lost their earlier clarity, indicating that he was drunk.

Fortunately, the banquet was winding down at this point.

Vicky watched as Harvey, hardly able to stand, was assisted by the waitstaff and guided upstairs to rest.

After ensuring Harvey, who was already unconscious from the alcohol, was comfortably settled, Vicky checked the time and prepared to leave.

The hallway was illuminated with warm, golden lights.

Vicky walked on the soft carpet, her shadow elongated by the light.

button and quietly waited for it

Ding!

to a smooth halt.

aback at the sight of

to enter, the man's deep voice followed. "Are you going

and quickly stepped into the elevator.

pressing the first-floor button, Vicky realized that the elevator was

puzzled. "Isn't

silently in the elevator, offering no

floor, either because someone was getting off or because she pressed the up button. Otherwise, it would not stop

only Tyler inside the elevator, which led Vicky to conclude that she might have pressed the wrong

remained

not particularly close to her, for some inexplicable reason, Vicky felt like she was having trouble

a

the doors opened, no one

the doors slowly closing again, Vicky finally spoke, "Mister Hart, we've reached

was distant, and he showed no intention of

resist, Vicky turned

his forehead, his eyes half-closed as if he

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