Chapter 202


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    She could very well walk away, but if this deal fell through because of her, Lucas would certainly find ways to make her life difficult.


    She could already imagine what he would say.


    Aveline took a deep breath, walked over, picked up a ss, and smiled. “Here’s to everyone<b>.</b>”


    Watching her drink the ss of wine, someone immediately cheered, “Great drinker!”


    Gwen, seeing this, exchanged a knowing nce with a man, then led Aveline to sit down right next to him.


    The evening’s guest of honor was a man in his early forties. Though unremarkable in appearance, his warm smile transformed his face when addressing others.


    He turned that genial expression to Aveline as he spoke, “Miss <b>Young</b>, securing cooperation with Brighton Enterprises single–handedly is <b>no </b>small feat. I’ve heard their CEO, Mr. Henry, is infamously


    difficult to deal with.”


    Aveline smiled lightly. “As long as my proposal waspelling enough to persuade him, nothing else


    mattered.”


    “Well said.”N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material.


    Gernard Darbyughed heartily and casually ced his hand on Aveline’s thigh.


    “Did you join DK Group right after graduation, Miss <b>Young</b>?


    Aveline’s body stiffened, but her expression remained calm. She replied lightly, “Yes.”


    Gernard’s hand began to rub her thigh. “For you to stay at DK Group and achieve such impressive


    results, you must be exceptionally talented. I admire young, hardworking women like you. Come, let me toast to you!”


    Saying this, he picked up his ss and looked at Aveline.


    Aveline’s body tensed as the man’s hand wandered inappropriately. Suddenly, she stood up Excuse me, I’m not feeling well. I need to use the restroom.”


    and said,


    ”


    She left the private room immediately.


    The restroom was at the end of the hallway on the first floor. Aveline quickly walked in and washed her face with cold water to calm herself down.


    As she pondered whether to retugu, the door behind her closed. She turned sharply to see Gernard approaching her with a warm smile.


    “Miss Young, I admire your capabilities, but as a woman, you shouldn’t have to work so hard. Spend one night with me, and I’ll sign the contract with yourpany. What do you <b>think</b>?”


    Aveline’s eyebrows furrowed. “Not a chance!”


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    With that, she moved to leave.


    But Gernard quickly grabbed her and pulled her into one of the bathroom stalls. “Don’t act ungrateful. Consider it apliment that I want to sleep with you. Cross me, and I’ll make sure you’re cklisted in the industry!”


    In the past, young women couldn’t withstand his threats and would obedientlyply. Gernard thought this time would be no different.


    Aveline was indeed beautiful. Even without makeup, her every expression radiated an unintentional charm that made people feel hot all over.


    “Let go of me!”


    Aveline struggled violently and bit Gernard’s hand. He yelped in pain and instinctively let her


    Aveling towards the door, but Gernard was faster. He grabbed her hair!


    “You really don’t know what’s good for you. Tonight, you’re mine. As for the deal, forget it!”


    As he spoke, the warm facade disappeared from his face, reced by a menacing snarl.


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    <li><b>go</b><b>.</b></li>


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    Aveline felt the pain, but with him behind her, she couldn’t break free. She screamed for help, but the bathroom’s soundproofing was so solid that her screams went unheard outside.


    Despair filled Aveline’s eyes, and tears began to fall. She shouldn’t have considered so many things; she should have just left!


    “Bang!”


    Just as Gernard was about to tear her clothes, the bathroom door was kicked open. A cold, fierce aura swept in and Gernard was kicked out of the stall!


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