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    Nancy sat alone in a corner, sipping on a ss of champagne that a waiter had brought her. She


    looked down, her eyes cast downward, and her heart heavy.


    Stanley had been watching her from the dance floor. He couldn’t help but smile when he saw her


    take a sip of the champagne.


    His friends, who were standing nearby, started making lewd gestures.


    “Stanley, the effects of the drug will kick in soon. This stuff is potent, so just wait a bit and you’ll be


    able to take her away.”


    “Yeah, once she’s under your control, she’ll do whatever you want. Congrats in advance, buddy,


    you’ll finally be getting the girl!”


    Stanley’s eyes lit up with excitement as he listened to his friends. He didn’t waste any more time


    and briskly made his way over to Nancy.


    Nancy was feeling downcast and had been drinking more than usual. Her eyes were slightly zed


    over in her drunken state.


    “Nancy, you look a


    As soon as Stanleyk. Let me


    take you to the lounge to rest.”


    As soon as Stanley spoke, he grabbed Nancy’s arm. His mind raced with the thought that she


    would be his once he got her out of the ballroom.


    “Take your hands off me!”


    Nancy scrunched her face in disgust, trying to shake off his hand. But Stanley was too strong, and


    she couldn’t break free.


    “Nancy, stop struggling. You’re drunk, I’ll take you to the lounge.”


    When Nancy refused to go with him, Stanley became even more agitated. He dragged her toward


    the exit his grip on her arm tightening.


    “Stanley, let go of me!” Nancy’s instincts were screaming at her that something was wrong. She


    struggled even harder.


    Stanley’s face twisted in frustration, worried that he would attract attention from the other guests. He


    forcefully dragged her out of the ballroom.


    “It seems you didn’t take my warning to heart.”


    Jacob approached with long, purposeful strides at this moment. His icy bearing sent shivers down


    Stanley’s spine.


    “M–Mr. Murray…”


    The moment Stanley saw Jacob, he shuddered, recalling the time Jacob had broken his arm.


    Jacob’s icy stare settled on Stanley’s hand gripping Nancy’s arm. A hint of rage flickered in his


    gaze. “Let her go!”


    A violent tremor racked Stanley’s frame. Yet, with his n on the brink of sess, he couldn’t give


    up. Mustering all his courage, he spoke.


    “Mr. Murray, this is between me and mypanion. Please stay out of this-”


    But before he could finish, Jacob kicked him to the ground. He grasped Stanley’s cor, his dark


    eyes


    zing with a menacing fury.


    “What if I insist on interfering?”


    Stanley’s legs went weak with fear. He never imagined Jacob would resort to violence for Nancy,


    Stanley’s legs went weak with fear. He never i disregarding his reputation.


    “Mr. Murray, please don’t get physical. Let’s talk things through!”


    “Yes, Mr. Murray, calm down! Let’s talk this out!” The other executives promptly stepped in to


    mediate the dispute.


    “Get lost!” Jacob’s voice was cold and dismissive, and he tossed Stanley aside like trash. Then, he


    pulled out a handkerchief, wiping his hands clean.


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    The gesture was humiliating, causing Stanley’s face to twist in anger and shame. But he knew


    better than to cross Jacob, so he slunk away with his tail between his legs.


    Witnessing the scene, Jack became even more convinced that Nancy meant a lot to his employer.


    He had never seen Jacob so emotionally invested in anyone before. The moment she was


    harassed, Jacob dropped everything and raced to her rescue.


    Jack thought to himself, “Mr. Murray cares a great deal about Ms. Smith.”


    Jacob managed to quell the rage in his eyes as he looked over at Nancy. But before he could even


    get a word in, she spun on her heel and began to stride away


    “Nance…”