“Let’s go together.”


    Millie was taken aback by Marcus’ offer and reminded him, “The party hasn’t concluded yet.”


    As a prominent figure in the business sphere, many individuals were keen on engaging with Marcus,


    which meant he had to continueworking throughout the night.


    “Just wait a moment. I’ll go bid farewell to the host.”


    Exiting the banquet hall, they were met with a chilly atmosphere. Millie, dressed formally, shivered as


    the frigid wind caused goosebumps on her arms.


    Without hesitation, Marcus removed his coat and draped it over her shoulders.


    “Wait for me here. I’ll bring the car around.”


    Millie found Marcus’ gentlemanly conduct tonight quite astonishing.


    Upon reaching the parking lot, Marcus turned his head to glimpse Millie standing at the entrance,


    wearing his thick coat. Despite this, she still appeared a bit fragile. He realized he had misunderstood


    her once again.


    The study door of Sirius Vi stood slightly ajar, emitting a strong alcoholic stink.


    Julius nervously rubbed his hands together. What could possibly be troubling Leon?


    Why was he staying in his room, drowning in alcohol tonight? This was an unusual disy of losing


    control for him.


    Lois entered the scene and covered her nose delicately. “Julius, the smell of alcohol is quite


    overpowering in here.”


    Spotting Lois, Julius felt a spark of hope. Maybe she could persuade Leon.


    “Miss Rayne, you’re here. Mr. Thomas is heavily drinking. Could you please try to talk some sense into


    him?” Julius implored.


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    With a resounding thud, Leon hurled a bottle to the floor.


    Lois gently pushed the study door open and discovered Leon slumped in a chair, his spiritpletely


    defeated. Empty bottles littered the floor.


    How had he reached such a state of unbridled recklessness? Lois recalled her parents’ recent visit to


    udia. They had applied pressure, urging Leon to expedite their marriage.


    Could it be that his excessive drinking stemmed from his reluctance to marry her?


    “You can go rest. I’ll take care of him,” Lois assured.


    Julius eyed the heavily inebriated Leon and felt a touch of concern. “Are you certain you can manage


    alone?” he inquired.


    “T’ll handle it,” Lois confirmed with a nod.