Chapter 139


    How can we start the evening without you, Mrs. Andersen? You have to be there,” Magnus gently


    cajoled over the phone.


    le wished he could immediately bring her close to soothe her, and make things right. If she wasn’t there


    tonight, he wouldn’t be in the mood to host any elebration.


    Magnus, I really don’t want to go. I have ns with Lexi to discuss our participation in a French art


    exhibition,‘ she exined. Their school had secured hree spots for students to participate in a


    renowned Frenchicpetition, and she and Lex had applied hoping to see their friend Sabrina.


    Upon hearing her outright refusal. Magnus furrowed his brow into a tight knot, his expression darkening


    significantly. He silently hung up the phone Natalia assumed he had given in, allowing her to skip the


    company’s anniversary dinner After school, she, Lexi, and another ssmate met with their utor to


    discuss their uing trip to France


    The Andersen Corporation’s annual celebration went on as scheduled. As the CEO, Magnus delivered


    speeches and handed out awards. However, his nood was visibly sour, especially during the after–


    dinner dance party, because Natalia didn’t show up.


    He sat sullenly in a corner, nursing a ss of brandy, one after another, drowning his disappointment.


    Was he not affectionate enough? Was he not treating her well? How could she actually skip the dinner


    Dame it!


    Without her, he felt a profound emptiness. As the rest of the partygoers danced andughed, he was


    alone, nursing his loneliness and frustration ‘Magnus, don’t drink too much, Chase advised, noticing his


    friend’s foul mood. Everyone knew Magnus was upset because his wife, Natalia, hadn’te Magnus


    shot Chase a nce, continuing to down his brandy and finally mming the crystal ss on the table


    impatiently, “Enough with the chatter, drink with me.”


    “Enough, Magnus You’re going to get drunk,” Chase warned, eyeing the three empty bottles on the


    table.


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    Today, of all days, Magnus couldn’t afford to get drunk. The celebration dinner was far from over, and it


    wouldn’t do for the CEO to pass out.


    “Drunk” A good idea, I could use it to forget my sorrows, Magnus replied, pouring two more sses


    and shoving one towards Chase, Drink with me.”


    Realizing he was stuck, Chase sighed and obliged.


    Everyone knew how formidable Magnus could be, and Chase wasn’t eager to push his luck. He had


    never seen Magnus drink so much, nor had he ever seen his friend express his pain in such a way.


    Ah, love was soplicated. It had reduced even the mighty Magnus to this state. But fine, he thought,


    he would apany his friend. They were buddies after all..


    Chase joined Magnus in his drinking, indifferent to the socialites and dignitaries around them. However,


    they were unaware that they were being observed


    Isabe arrived early for the Andersen Corporation’s banquet, dressed in a sexy backless outfit. Her


    lips were seductively red, her makeup exquisite, and her walk exuded an alluring presence.


    When Magnus was giving his speech, she watched him with an entranced gaze, admiring his poise and


    intelligence. She had loved him since she was young and was determined to win him back, no matter


    what it took.


    Upon spotting Magnus in the corner of the room, she seized her opportunity.


    She retouched her makeup, reapplied her perfume, and adjusted her dress to reveal more of her back


    before heading towards him.


    “Magnus, there you are. She feigned surprise and sat down next to him, acting as if they were old


    friends.


    Chase moved a little to the side, wary of her intentions and overwhelmed by her overpowering


    perfume.


    Magnus, somewhat drunk by now, looked up at the mention of his name and saw isabe He furrowed


    his brows, “Isabe, what are you doing here?”


    By now, Magnus was already somewhat intoxicated, overwhelmed by a sense of frustration due to


    Natalia’s absence. He had no particr feelings for isabe, only treating her as a friend


    Hearing Magnus call her by her name, Isabe felt ttered. She quickly picked up a wine ss and


    said with a charming smile, “Come, Magnus, let me drink with you” With that, she took a delicate sip of


    her drink, her eyes seductively fixed on Magnus, awaiting his adoring gaze


    However Magnus didn’t even bother to look at her. He was already half drunk and was preupied


    with pouring more liquor into his mouth upon hearing someone was joining him for a drink


    isabe was frantic inside, yet she dared not show it. She wished she could catch Magnus‘ eye and


    make him notice her. She knew how radiant and captivating she looked today


    From the side, Chase saw through Isabe’s attempts. He had no respect for women who threw


    themselves at men like this and sneered slightly


    Isabe didn’t notice Chase’s contemptuous action, her mind fully upied with thoughts of how to


    draw Magnus attention to herself After all, she was wearing her sexiest backless dress today. With her


    perfect curves, she couldn’t believe there would be a man who could resist her


    “Magnus, how about we hit the dance floor?” Isabe tried to maintain her appearance of graceful


    composure as she extended her hand towards Magnus.


    Magnus squinted at Isabe and suddenly remembered that his wife was noting today, that she


    didn’t take him into consideration at all. He hadn’t danced yet today Rising to his feet, he said, “Alright,


    let’s have a dance”