Leanna wrinkled her brow.


    "Oh, I''vepleted all these ns," Shelia said, handing over the proposals.


    Leanna nced at the documents before speaking. "Don''t leave after work today, She. There''s a dinner party tonight, and I need you toe along."


    Shelia blinked in surprise. "Me?"


    she was just an intern.


    Leanna offered her a reassuring smile. "I remember you mentioning that you''ve attended social gatherings and dinners before. You have experience, and I trust you to handle this."


    Shelia felt relieved. While she might be inexperienced in many areas, she was no stranger to s events, having apanied Juan to numerous functions. social


    Back in her office, Leanna dialed Debra''s number promptly. "Ms. Frazier, I''ve informed Shelia as you Instructed,"


    "Good."


    "Also, I think I saw Shelia with two phones just now."


    "Two phones?"


    Debra''s curiosity was piqued, but she dismissed the observation for the time being. "Forget that for now. Just take her to the restaurant tonight." "Understood, Ms. Frazier.


    Debra hung up, her gaze falling on the file in her hand. She knew that the answers she sought would soon be clear.


    As evening fell, Shelia dressed in an elegant gown gifted by Juan and apanied Leanna to the restaurant.


    Initially confident, her smile froze as the private room door swung open, revealing not strangers but the same influential figures she had encountered before. Their gazes were lustful. Shelia stood rooted to the spot, uncertainty written all over her face.


    Noticing her hesitation, Leanna asked, "Why aren''t youing in?"


    "Leanna, who are they?"


    "Our recent prospects. Remember not to upset themter." Leanna led her inside and whispered, "They ere all serious businessmen. Don''t worry about it." Shelia trembled slightly, her difort growing. These are not people to be taken lightly."


    Suppressing her unease, Shelia took a seat beside Leaona. A middle-aged man, slightly inebriated, sat down next to her, his gaze direct and unsettling.


    "Leanna, I''m scared..." Shelia murmured, genuine fear in her eyes.


    Leanna nced at the bosses before reassuring Shelia. "It''s okay. It won''t take an hour."


    She picked up her phone, feigning urgency. "She, wait here for a moment. I have to take a call outside."


    "Leanna..." Shelia tried to stop her, but Leanna had already slipped out of the room.


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    The next moment, Shelia''s face paled as a man''s voice cut through the air. "Shelia, your mom owes lot in gambling debts. How do you n to settle it?" Shelia forced a semnce ofposure, her body trembling uncontrobly. "I-I already paid you back


    Another man put his hand on her shoulder. "Your mom owes us five years of debt. You think one payment settles it?"


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