The Woman From Hell

Chapter 2590

"shouldn't you apologize for barging in so suddenly, President Lane?" Silas looked at me with sharp eyes.

That gaze of his was clearly mocking me.

I gulped, my throat feeling itchy. I was unable to utter a word for a long time.

The people present included Silas, Marius, Sylvester, and some others who I did not know.

Wait, if they were celebrating here, how could Theo not be present?

Just when I thought of this, Theo's voice came from behind me. "Apologies for my tardiness."

I closed my eyes. What one feared would eventually make its appearance. His arrival had been quite coincidental.

Theo walked past me and entered the room, taking a seat at his place. It was only then that I realized that their seats were particular to each other. Theo was able to locate his own without even looking for it. "How long do you plan to drag this out, President Lane?" Silas' voice sounded again.

I pursed my dry lips. Beside me, Shannon tugged on my sleeve as if signaling me to leave immediately and asking why I should care about their opinions.

I wanted to do that too, but I could not. I would undoubtedly give Silas more leverage if I did.

"My sincerest apologies for having disturbed your celebration. Please ignore my presence and proceed with your celebration. Goodbye."

and was about to leave, yet who

enough. Why don't you carry out a punishment of three

had

at his face that was clearly wrinkled. Every

He wanted revenge.

flashed through

always been petty, always needing to retaliate. He was presumably in want of me to know the consequences

looked down at the table.

be able to hold down three glasses

however. He just wanted to let me know

an ounce of sincerity, President

"I accept."

my

alright." I patted Shannon's hand

the wine glass

I downed the contents.

I choked on the burning sensation. I coughed a few times, only to see Silas sneer. It looked

and drank it again. It felt better this time

poured

me. "I'll drink the third glass for you, President Lane. Consider it an

his hand away, my expression indifferent. "There's no need for that. I accept your kindness, President Klein, but I'll