Chapter 202

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She could very well walk away, but if this deal fell through because of her, Lucas would certainly find ways to make her life difficult.

She could already imagine what he would say.

Aveline took a deep breath, walked over, picked up a glass, and smiled. "Here's to everyone."

Watching her drink the glass of wine, someone immediately cheered, "Great drinker!"

Gwen, seeing this, exchanged a knowing glance with a man, then led Aveline to sit down right next to him.

The evening's guest of honor was a man in his early forties. Though unremarkable in appearance, his warm smile transformed his face when addressing others.

He turned that genial expression to Aveline as he spoke, "Miss Young, securing cooperation with Brighton Enterprises single-handedly is no small feat. I've heard their CEO, Mr. Henry, is infamously

difficult to deal with."

Aveline smiled lightly. "As long as my proposal was compelling enough to persuade him, nothing else

mattered."

"Well said."

heartily and casually placed his hand on

Group

body stiffened, but her expression remained calm.

began to rub her thigh. "For you to stay at

I admire young, hardworking women like you. Come,

this, he picked up his glass and looked at

stood up Excuse me, I'm not feeling well. I need

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the

was at the end of the hallway on the first floor. Aveline quickly walked in and washed her face with

behind her closed. She turned sharply to see Gernard

a woman, you shouldn't have to work so hard. Spend one night with me, and I'll sign the contract with your

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