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.

she pressed the button and quietly waited for it

Ding!

while, the elevator came to a smooth halt.

was momentarily taken aback at the sight of a familiar

the man's deep voice

snapped back to attention and quickly stepped into

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

puzzled. "Isn't the elevator going

stood silently in

either because someone was getting off or because she pressed the up button. Otherwise, it

only Tyler inside the elevator, which led Vicky to conclude that she

remained

her, for some inexplicable reason, Vicky felt like she was having

elevator came to a halt at the top

opened,

finally

distant, and he showed no intention of

Vicky turned her

massaging his forehead, his eyes half-closed as if

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