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Chapter 636

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    Chapter 0636


    Beth observed me with an impassive expression, and I studied her in return.


    It had been a while since Ist saw her. She seemed sharper and more aloof now, her slightly furrowed brows giving off an air of indifference.


    Nichs''s other secretary had once mentioned that her promotion was actually a demotion, but she didn''t appear to be in such a situation.


    I wondered what she had been through during this time. There was a faint, cold loneliness about her-a natural aura of istion that often apanies those in high positions without anyone to rely on.


    Did she prefer who she was now, or did she miss the days when she worked closely with Nichs? After all, back then, no one would have dared let her drink this much.


    "Mrs. Hawk, this ce isn''t as simple as it seems. Whoever you''re looking for, I can send someone to find them for you. Please leave as soon as possible," Beth said coldly.


    I patted her shoulder as a farewell and moved to walk around her. "I know. I''ll leave as soon as I find them. Since you''re not too drunk, I won''t stay with you anymore. See you around."


    "Mrs. Hawk!" Beth called out, stopping me in my tracks.


    "Go to the first floor and open theputer at the reception desk. The VIP list here covers 70% of the wealthy and powerful In Radiant City.


    "Have you ever wondered why Mr. Fisher, who supposedly stepped back from the limelight, still holds such a firm position? "The intricacies here run far too deep. It''s best if you don''t get involved."


    I halted, turning to look at her. "I thought you didn''t work for Nichs anymore?"


    Beth gave a bitter smile. "Mr. Hawk owns many enterprises. Even though I''m no longer by his side, I still work for him in a way." There was a hint of unspoken hardship in her words. Beth thought that if it weren''t for Ariana, she wouldn''t have been reassigned. And if she ignored Ariana today and let her fall into danger, who knew how Nichs would punish herter?


    I gave her a slight nod. I had once considered pleading for her to return to Nichs''s side, but the timing between us back then had


    been too awkward.


    Now that I saw she was doing well and seemned content, it seemed Nichs hadn''t mistreated her after all.


    "Mrs. Hawk, let me help you look for your friend. I''ve had just about enough to drink. If I drink any more, I''ll genuinely be drunk." "Alright," I agreed. Given my unfamiliarity with the ce, her help would be useful. "Do you know where Leo Fisher is?" Beth''s expression grew serious. "I think so. There''s an area that regr guests can''t ess on the second floor. That should be Leo''s exclusive zone. I''ll take you there."


    I nodded. Just as we stepped out of the restroom, a young man grabbed Beth''s arm.


    "Are you okay? They said you went into the restroom and didn''te out for ages. I was so worried I almost went in to find you!" Beth gave me an awkward smile. "Just a social event."


    Before I could respond, the young man sulked. "Sure, I''ve been hoping every day for you toe, but you only show up for social events."novelbin


    He let go of Beth and circled around to my side, grinning as he hooked his arm around mine.


    "What''s your name, prettydy? I''m Kooo. Next time youe, can you call for me to keep youpany?"


    Only when he got closer did I notice how strikingly handsome the boy was. Even knowing he was using me to provoke Beth, it was hard to be annoyed.


    Beth yanked him away with such exasperation that it was almost funny.


    "You can''t afford to offend this one. Don''t mess with her," she warned, though what she really meant was that he couldn''t afford to mess with Nichs.


    She looked like she wanted to scold him further, but when she met his bright, eager eyes, she sighed instead.


    "Go open two bottles of wine on my tab. I have something important to do right now. And tell Mr. Kerr that I''ve had too much to drink and will reschedule."


    Kooo left after feeling satisfied.


    "Is he even of age?" I asked.


    "This one is," Beth replied in a resigned tone. "It''s amon tactic in ces like this. Don''t dwell on it."


    A heavy feeling settled in my chest. It seemed that even underage boys weren''t exempt from being exploited here.
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