Chapter 6 Sexual Bribery

Maggie overheard the conversation between the two men.
She worked as a host at ABC in Washington D.C. Whenever the television station needed to attract sponsors and raise funds, the head of the news center always asked Maggie to accompany them.
It was because she looked good and had a docile personality. In return, the Manager would turn a blind eye to her external activities of accepting corporate engagements and hosting side jobs.
These business events allowed her to interact with many sponsors and lower-level government officials. Two years ago, when she first met Matt, Maggie had just finished her internship and hadn't realized how deep and murky the water inside these business events was.
It was far more dirty and chaotic than the news center of the television station.
She was arranged to sit next to section chief Mr. Cook, who was over fifty years old with grey hair on both sides. That old man had a special fondness for the mole on her cheek. After a few shots of alcohol, he touched her waist and took a bite.
Maggie was too shocked to even move. Cold sweat ran down her spine. That section chief, Mr. Cook, enjoyed the taste and said that she was too innocent, like a sour apple, and asked her not to be so constrained. He said she needed to learn to release her nature.
Only at the age of 21, as a glamorous and dazzling on-screen host, Maggie was still full of fantasies and aspirations. She was ignorant and asked what exactly it meant to release her nature.
Section chief Mr. Cook chuckled sinisterly, leaned in close, and his breath, smelling like an old man, suffocated her. He said he wanted to strip naked and slept with her, the waves getting fiercer and more exciting naturally.
Maggie was horrified, her face turning pale. She accidentally knocked over her wine glass, spilling it over him.
Mr. Cook, the chief, unexpectedly did not get angry but laughed instead. He took off his coat and asked her to take it to the guest room for officials. A room key was hidden inside the clothes. The implication was clear.
She had no choice but to comply with his request. Just as she entered the room and placed the clothes, section chief Mr. Cook followed closely behind and embraced her, pushing her onto the bed.
Then, in a stereotypical manner, Matt swooped in like a hero to rescue her from the situation. This incident was clearly an attempted assault by the old man, and it quickly turned into a different story once it reached the television station.
They accused Maggie of being ignorant, yet playing both sides of the situation.
Section chief Mr. Cook was enraged and had a cut on his forehead from Matt's intervention. He held an influential position in the media group and had close relationships with various television stations. He had not hesitated to fuel the fire behind the scenes and secretly sabotage Maggie's reputation.
This almo
st led to her suspension from work and a backlash from the public. Because of this, Maggie grew wary of these government officials.
The political arena was filled with cunning individuals who could outsmart businessmen by a long shot. They used their power to manipulate society, disguising their true intentions and distorting the truth.
The value of power was immeasurable compared to money...
Maggie had once believed that she could get to know him on a superficial level and had clung onto that shred of hope. Now, it had completely dissipated.
The local government officials, especially those with the title "chief," starting from department level and above, were difficult to read and held immense power.
"Sir, if there's nothing else, may I leave? My...husband may be searching for me."
She wished to leave, so she made up an excuse. Matt had also had a full glass of wine. He was truly heartless, having poured a strong dose of medicine to ensure that the two of them remained bound together.
The situation now was certainly not a pleasant one. Matt searching for Maggie to pursue a romantic relationship was absolutely impossible. If any of his subordinates were to witness it, it would ruin his once-revered reputation.
Maggie was also unsure if he intended to seek solace in women or men. Matt had no shortage of female companions and, as a wealthy and ambitious individual, he was considered attractive. He was married, but that didn't stop him from having many mistresses.
Of course, Matt had no interest in women. He was purely gay.
Harold locked the door and remained composed. "Does your husband approve of you doing this?"
She was taken aback. "I didn't get it."
This woman was quite skilled at putting on an act.
Maggie's toe had turned blue from hitting it, so she sat on the couch, one leg bent, rubbing her throbbing toe in her palm.
The high slit of her dress once again exposed her underwear, and the lace panties were not completely dry. They turned transparent when wet, revealing her sparsely haired private area, which had only been penetrated a dozen times, and then the two plump labia that protruded were already slightly swollen.
Harold's gaze darkened, and he discreetly averted his eyes. The local government was waiting for him to join the banquet, and he had no time to waste here. He turned away and took off his clothes, preparing to change.
"You stay here. My people will come over later."
Maggie was stunned. "You..."
"What are you doing here?" Harold took off his shirt and put on a freshly ironed and neatly folded one. His muscular back showed off a wild and seductive aura, emanating a strong and rugged masculinity. He casually responded as he buttoned up, "To catch you."
Maggie jumped up from the couch in surprise, her voice heightened, "I haven't committed any crime!"
"You bribed me," Harold stated.
She panicked, her eyes turning red and swollen. She explained, "I... I didn't know you were an official, had a position. Besides, I didn't give you any money. I don't have any in my account."
Harold chuckled, tucking the corner of his shirt into his pants, "Sexual bribery counts too."
Maggie's heart grew cold, and she fell back onto the couch.
Ignoring her distraught state, Harold finished changing his clothes and walked out without a word.
Leo had been called by Jake and had been waiting at the door for some time. He worked as Secretary in the City Hall, serving as Harold's subordinate and confidant.
Knowing that there were more people inside than just the Mayor, he didn't even dare to knock on the door.
"Leo, are you ready to go?" Harold pondered for a moment before responding, "Ask the person inside, the one under Mr. Lopez's command, about their background and intentions. If there are no issues, let them in." He lit a cigarette, adding, "I said asking, not interrogating."
Leo nodded, "Got it."
Sexual bribery does not constitute bribery, even without money being involved.
Leo is amusing our dear Maggie.