Chapter 2 Being forced to drink and taken to a room

Katherine slumped onto the plush sofa, her gaze meeting the man's slightly mocking eyes.

"This collaboration is your responsibility," he said, pausing before adding," If you screw this up, you're done here!"

With that, Vincent turned away, shedding his bathrobe and getting dressed.

He didn't glance at Katherine again until he left the presidential suite.

At eight in the evening, Katherine, accompanied by another male assistant, attended the banquet as planned.

"Miss Gill, since Mr. Murphy isn't here, shouldn't someone drink on his behalf?"

Before she could sit down, a glass of wine was placed in front of Katherine.

The person across from her had his legs crossed, his intention to make things difficult almost written on his face.

Vincent had missed the appointment first, and to secure the collaboration, Katherine had no choice but to pick up the glass.

The entire glass of strong liquor slid down her throat into her stomach.

"Hahaha, Miss Gill can really hold her liquor!" the man praised, standing up to pour a second glass and handing it to Katherine.

"I've heard that Mr. Murphy's assistant, Miss Gill, is a real beauty. Today, I finally get to see it for myself!"

The man grinned, his face full of wrinkles, his suggestive look scanning her up and down.

Ignoring his blatant stare, Katherine took the glass from his hand, suppressing her disgust. "Mr. Alfred, you're too kind."

With that, she tilted her head back and downed the drink in one go.

"Hahaha, I like your style, Miss Gill! Please, have a seat!" The man supported Katherine's lower back, guiding her to sit down.

He pulled a chair close to hers and draped his arm over the back of her chair.

Under the table, his shoe-clad foot began to probe Katherine's calf.

Katherine maintained a polite smile, subtly moving her leg away while pouring wine for the man.

The male assistant who accompanied Katherine was squeezed into a corner, his face full of concern.

After several rounds of drinks, the people in the private room were somewhat intoxicated.

Katherine was slightly tipsy but remained clear-headed.

She spoke up," Mr. Alfred, shall we sign the contract first?"

"Oh dear!" The man slapped his forehead, his breath reeking of alcohol. "Miss Gill, my mind is a mess; I left the contract in my room!"

He sat up straight, moving his hand from the back of Katherine's chair to her shoulder, lightly patting it.

"How about this, you accompany me to get it?"

The room fell silent instantly.

The men watched Katherine with ill intentions, waiting for her response.

Katherine paused briefly, still smiling," Alright."

As the man guided Katherine and left the room, it burst into chatter.

"I told you, she's not just Mr. Murphy's secretary. Who knows how many times she's been sent out by him?"

"But she really is beautiful, and her figure seems quite impressive."

"Hey, how long do you think Mr. Alfred will take? Hehehe~"

The male assistant couldn't bear it any longer. He snatched his phone, dialing frantically as he rushed out.

After three attempts, the call finally connected.

"Hello? Mr. Murphy, there's trouble! Katherine has been taken upstairs by Mr. Alfred from Evergreen Group!"

The assistant didn't notice the brief pause in breathing on the other end of the line and quickly recounted how Katherine was forced to drink and harassed during the dinner.

"Hello? Hello? Mr. Murphy, are you still listening? What should I do? Should I call the police?"

Silence from the other end.

After several seconds, Vincent's voice came through, devoid of emotion," No, don't jeopardize the deal."

The call ended.