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.

the elevator, she pressed the button and

Ding!

a while, the elevator came to a smooth halt.

taken aback at

deep voice followed. "Are you

and

first-floor button, Vicky realized that the elevator was

"Isn't

stood silently in the

stop on this floor, either because someone was getting off or because she pressed the up

inside the elevator, which led Vicky to conclude that she might have

elevator remained eerily

for some inexplicable reason,

elevator came to a

doors opened,

finally spoke, "Mister Hart,

His response was distant, and he showed no intention of stepping

resist, Vicky turned her

half-closed as if he

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