Chapter 1085

The funeral of the Raymond family patriarch was a grand affair. Given his prominent status, it was inevitable that many high–ranking individuals would attend, making any attempt at discretion impossible

On the day the funeral was held, lan, a member of the Raymond family, was conspicuously absent. One dignitary after another arrived, with rows of cars lining the entrance

In addition to the dignitaries, many business tycoons who were closely linked to the Raymonds also attended. Some struck up conversations with the family members, inquiring about lan’s whereabouts, but no one seemed to know

While the patriarch’s funeral was a sensation within their circle, word of it hadn’t spread beyond that However, anyone who was curious enough would have discovered the news of Holden’s passing

Meanwhile, Maja was trapped in a small room, alerted to the sound of footsteps approaching Over the past couple of days, her visitors were either a gentleman or a flamboyant one

The gentleman would typically knock, but the other would barge unannounced Over time, she learned to distinguish the two by their entrance

The footsteps ceased, and the door swung open. The man stood there, holding several bottles of liquor, his eyes red and swollen as he looked up at her

Maja recoiled, her eyebrows

the man was by her side, setting out two shot glasses in front of her and pouring himself a drink

with me,” he

didn’t move, merely looking at him

three shots quickly, the man, Patric, suddenly grasped her chin, raised his glass, and forced her

This kind of force–feeding could be life–threatening

amount before continuing to drink glass after glass himself

If he got drunk,

quite my type, he slurred, propping his

after a few days of interaction,

was self–centered

toward

the drink in front of her, ascertaining that it wouldn’t make her

this in the hope that it would encourage Patric to drink more, giving her a chance

expected, Patric raised an eyebrow and poured

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