Chapter 108  all right, Lucia?" Paula reached out to pull Lucia up and checked'® anxiously if she was hurt. Lucia secretly sighed with relief and shook her head. "Yes, Paula, I'm fine." If Paula had come any later, something would have happened to Lucia. Having made sure that Lucia was okay, Paula turned around and shouted coldly'®

at the others, "What are you lot doing? Bullying a woman? How dare you!" The managers and bosses in the room froze at the sight of this situation. Mr.'®

Slinger was the first to react, narrowing his eyes and smiling, "You can't be serious, Lucia. We're just having a drink. Why do you have to get your friend here? You're putting your leader, Mr. Stebbing, in an awkward position." By saying this, he immediately put the blame on Lucia. Lucia raised her eyes to look at Ted who had a sullen face, clenched her fists and took a deep breath. "I'm wondering why you have to put me in such an awkward position, Mr. Stebbing. Do you think it's right to have your female employee drink with your clients?" When she said that, Ted's face became more sullen. He watched her coldly like a hawk as if trying to see through her. He coldly

Ted actually said he didn't force her to drink? Did he have to put a knife to her neck to force her? Paula pulled at Lucia's hand. "Stop talking to them, Lucia! Let's go!" spoke up next to her.'

"I'd like to see who dares to leave today!" He grabbed a wine bottle and'

smashed it on the corner of the table with a bang. The pieces of the smashed bottle clattered all over the floor, with a dangerous silver glow. Mr. Slinger was obviously drunk. His face was red, and the veins in the corners of his forehead were bulging.'

The atmosphere became tense all of a sudden. Looking at the indifferent eyes of those a few knocks on the door. Everyone looked over and saw Burton standing at the door. He had made the sound just now by knocking on the door with his hand. Lucia froze and subconsciously looked behind him, but she didn't see the figure'

unhurriedly bowed slightly to Ted, but his tone was firm' and certain'

Before Ted could say anything, Mr. Slinger, who was closest to the door,'

roared, "Get out! You're a party pooper!" Ted's face darkened. He suddenly raised his hand, gesturing for him to stop talking. "Mr. Slinger." Then, he turned to Burton and raised his eyebrows, asking in a cold voice, "August told you to do so?" Burton nodded slightly. "Yes, Mr. Adams did." When those in the room

purple lips, and said in a deep voice, "All right, you can leave now." Burton nodded and looked over at Lucia and Paula. Lucia took a deep breath and pulled Paula out of the room. Outside, she looked around unconsciously without seeing the familiar figure. "Lucia, go!" Once out

out of the Time Club and into Paula's

on?"'®

working for August. He wouldn't have been here without August's order. But why did Burton get

glad I got Burton here! Otherwise, I really didn't

do!"'®

so I had no choice but to call Burton. You don't mind, do you?" Lucia didn't mind. She was just curious to know

ask. Her grip

I'll tell you later!" Hearing that, Lucia didn't think much of it. She took a deep breath and slowly calmed down. Suddenly, she thought was sitting in the back seat, and asked gently, "August... Where

when she called him several times. A trace of hesitation flashed across Burton's face. He opened his mouth, not knowing what to say. Lucia saw his expression and couldn't help but feel a little nervous. "Is he... at a social gathering?" "No," Burton said gently, "Mr. Adams is in the hospital." Hearing this, Lucia

August was in the hospital with Jeanne at the moment. No wonder

said this, the atmosphere in the car

that, she felt dizzy and light-headed after the nightmarish experience she had just had in the private room of the club. She raised her hand

well."'

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