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Hackett didn't overthink and walked inside the room. However, he saw Valeria lying on the bed. She was seemingly asleep.

Hackett thought inwardly, "She is actually asleep?

"No wonder she hasn't come out for so long

Hackett approached and then leaned down to look at Valeria, who was lying on the bed. Her cheeks appeared slightly flushed, and she seemed to be murmuring something. "Valeria, wake up."

Valeria's mind was not entirely clear at the moment. And she just mumbled, "Lower the air conditioning temperature. It's too hot...

Hackett thought inwardly. "Hot"

Then Hackett looked around and realized that this was a presidential suite.

He thought inwardly, "Grandpa really goes all out."

Then Hackett gave Valeria's cheek a light tap and said coldly, "Get up."

Valeria woke up

somewhat dazed. Her body felt weak as she got up. She finally saw the n man before her and exclaimed, "How did you get in here?"

"I was afraid you'd sleep through everything. Just came to check on you."

Hackett's tone was harsh, and his attitude was cold.

Suddenly, Hackett also felt that the room was study. He irritably loosened his tie and turned to leave the room, wantingles

get some fresh air outside.

But when he reached the door, it wouldn't open. It seemed that it had been locked from the outside.

Hotel room doors could only be locked from the outside by the hotel staff.

Hackett realized that all of this was Barron's plan.

As Hackett thought about it, he couldn't help but curse under his breath, "Damn it"

Valeria's body felt utterly tired. She walked over and asked weakly, "Is it locked from the outside? I tried to open it earlier. but it wouldn't budge. That's why I was surprised when you came in." Hearing that, Hackett was speechless.

It seemed that Barron had been planning this for a long time.

the glass of wine he had in the banquet

was wondering if

He couldn't believe that Barton drugged him. And he realized that Barron dared

the door. Open it

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with a loud bang.

finally realized what was happening. All of this was Barron's

it Grandpa who locked us in

gritted his

Valeria widened her eyes in shock. She hadn't expected Barron to go to

to

felt dizzy and unwell. And she

any closer. If you're

finishing her sentence, Valeria picked up a pillow and held it protectively in front

he looked at Valeria, who was shielding herself cautiously. His handsome face was filled with disdain. "When you

coldly, "Have you forgotten which rabid dog bit me in the conference

inwardly, "Rabid

approached Valeria step by step. "You dare to call me a rabid dog? Valeria, you've got

slightly flushed face and parted lips. The more he

by his overpowering presence, fell

decided to stay quiet. At this moment, it

had also been drugged. If Valeria angered him, he might do something

to the banquet,

realized that both Hackett and Valeria had disappeared at the

time it took her to go to the restroom,

long time, but Hackett didn't return. She couldn't reach him on the phone either,

awkwardly smiled and asked Barron. "Mr. Barron, where

him to be with you all the time? Don't forget he's a man. And he's the heir to the James

Valeria had also disappeared.

was no answer. Either he wasn't picking up, or

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couldn't connect.

on earth is Hackett doing? Why

while, the banquet ended, and the guests left one

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back yet? The banquet is almost over. And what about Valeria?

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