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"Sit!" Zayn did not reply. but pointed to the chair opposite with his chin. She walked to the chair and thanked him before sitting down.
Zayn clasped his hands and went straight to the point, "As mentioned during the last meeting, how are your preparations for this year's autumn collection?" "It's about done,” Bethany answered "Did you save your work?" Zayn asked.
"Yes." She nodded. Zayn swiveled his laptop around and pushed it towards her. Bethany entered her password and then pushed the laptop back towards zayn and said, "Mr. Meyer, it's done." Zayn acknowledged and started to work with the mouse.
He looked at it for several seconds before realizing something, and called for Gael, and said, "Get Ms. Quest a cup of coffee and a piece of black forest cake."
"Mr. Meyer... She wanted to say that there was no need but Gael answered first, "Okay, I'll prepare them.”
He then turned to look at Bethany and left. He was wondering why the president had been asking him to buy a Cake in recent days.
After he bought the cake, the president did not eat it but just kept it in the refrigerator. He then threw it away after work and then Gael Would replace it with a new one the next day.
So she was the reason for it. Very soon, Gael came with a serving tray and served the cup of coffee and cake to Bethany. She looked uncomfortably at Zayn and said, “Mr. Meyer, is this appropriate?"
"Why? Don't you like it?" Zayn raised his head to look at her.
Bethany waved her hand, "No, it's just that. I'm eating this in your office..”
"No worries, it will take me some time to finish reading the project. You may eat the cake as you wait."
After saying these, Zayn looked back at the computer and ignored her. Bethany did not reject his hospitality and started to eat the cake.
The unique taste perked her up immediately and she felt so blissful that she narrowed her eyes. "Does it taste good?" Zayn suddenly asked and stopped what he was doing.
"Delicious!" Bethany liked the whipped cream on the fork and smiled. Zayn looked at her playful lips and then his expression changed and then asked, "Great. Then take back the rest of it afterward."
“This...”
"Let the kid eat. ” Zayn interrupted her as he knew what she wanted to say.
Bethany smiled and said, "Then thanks, Mr. Meyer." Zayn acknowledged and gestured to Gael.
Gael adjusted his spectacles and said, "Understood. I'll pack them up”. Gael guessed correctly that the cake was prepared for Ms. Quest.
Half an hour later, Bethany took the box of cake back to the design department. Along her way back, she received Jeff's call, “ Benny, are you free tonight?"
"Yes, ” Bethany answered. Jeffrey stood at the window and said,“ I have a paper that was published in the international medical journal."
"Really?" Bethany was overjoyed. Jeff nodded, "Yes."
“Then congratulations, Jeffy” She congratulated him with joy. He smiled and said, "Thanks, let's have dinner tonight to celebrate."
"Just the two of us?” Bethany asked. Jeff replied, "Of course not, I also asked Erica to join us." "Great. Send me the address and I'II head over after work." She agreed when she heard that Erica was also going.
Soon after he sent her the address immediately after hanging up. She looked at the address and frowned, "Young leap, it's a pub and restaurant. Looks like the kids can't go.
She mumbled to herself. She kept her phone and walked into the design department. After she entered the department, Zayn emerged from the corner of the elevator lobby with a bag in hand.
He looked in the direction of the design department and was lost in his thoughts. After a while, he pursed his lips and returned to the top floor.
Gael was surprised that Zayn came back so quickly and said, "Mr. Meyer, didn't you send Ms. Quest's clothes over to her? Why are you still holding on to them? He said as he looked curiously at the bag in Zayn's hand.
Zayn did not answer. He placed the. bag down, and calmly asked, "Did Dave invite me to drink at Young Leap tonight?”
"Yes." Gael nodded.
Zayn adjusted his necktie and said, "Tell him that I'll be there on time." Gael was stunned and asked, "Didn't you turn him down this morning?"
“What? ” Zayn frowned and looked at Gael. Gael rubbed his nose nervously and answered, "Understood. I'll contact Doctor Davis immediately." He quickly took out his cell phone to make the call.
Zayn went back to his work.
At night, Bethany went back home to get ready before taking a taxi to Young Leap .
Jeff was already waiting for her when she arrived. She walked over to Jeff and said, "So sorry that I'm late. The traffic was heavy.” She apologized. Jeff placed her bag aside and smiled,“ It's okay.
I also just arrived. Have a seat.” Bethany nodded and then sat down but then realized that Erica wasn't there. She then asked Jeff, "Erica's not here yet?. Jeff looked down and said, "Erica just messaged me that she had Something to attend to at the last minute and could not come."
"What a pity," Bethany remarked but did not think too much into it. Jeff smiled and handed her the menu, "Order whatever you like."
"Alright." She started to browse the menu.
She ordered three dishes and gave the menu to Jeff. He looked at the menu but did not order any dishes. Instead, he ordered a bottle of Rosé and tequila.
Bethany became worried when she noticed this and said, "Gael, let's not drink. I read that alcohol will affect the hand's steadiness. You're a surgeon, what if during the surge”
"No worries. We're celebrating tonight. I rarely even drink." Jeff smiled. Bethany could only take his Word for it. The food and bottle of Rosé were soon served.
He opened the bottle and poured two glasses and handed one glass to Bethany.. She lifted the wine glass, Congratulated him, and drank it all in a gulp. Rosé was one of the strongest alcohol among the renowned brands.
It was also choking and as soon as Bethany drank it, her face turned red almost immediately and her eyes started to water.
When Jeff saw this, he started to grin but his sinister grin was covered by the wine glass. She did not notice his grin and drank a mouthful of water.
She suppressed the taste and took out a small gift for him. "Jeff, this is a present for your paper, Bethany said. Jeff was startled to receive a gift from her. He quickly composed himself, took over the gift, and opened it. In the box was a mid-range branded watch.
Although it could not be compared to the luxurious brands, it was not cheap either. Jeff removed his wristwatch and put on the watch given by her.
He then looked at the watch and said,“ Benny, thanks. love it!" "That's great." She nodded happily. He poured her another glass of wine.
A tall and a short man looked down from the window of a private dining room. The short man clicked his tongue and then said to the tall man, “ Zayn, this Jeff is up to no good”. Zayn pursed his lips and did not respond.
Davis did not mind, rubbed his chin, and said, "Look. He ordered a bottle of Rosé and he had not finished what he has in his glass and continued to pour for Bethany. It's so obvious that he intends to get her drunk and then take advantage of her."
On hearing this, Zayn's hand, which was on the window sill, started to grip it tightly and he began to fume. Davis noticed his change of behavior and then thought about the strange relationship between him and Bethany.
He then asked solemnly, “Zayn, could you...” Before he could finish his sentence, Zayn suddenly turned and left the private room.
Davis was startled and asked, "Zayn, where are you going?” Zayn simply ignored him and walked out. Davis pinched his babyface and mumbled to himself before running after Zayn.
At this moment, Bethany was already drunk. Her face was now flushed and she looked to be in a daze as she started to hiccup.
Jeff placed down his chopsticks and waved his hand in front of her face. He then spread outs fingers in front of her eyes and asked, "Benny, how many fingers do you see?" Bethany blinked and stared blankly for a while before saying, "Two?" Jeff's eyes lit up and then said, "Wrong, it's five. You're drunk."
"I. I'm not drunk!" Bethany was upset and pouted angrily.
Jeff removed his spectacles and placed them in his breast pocket. He chuckled a couple of times and then coaxed her tenderly, “Yes, yes, yes, you're not drunk. I'm drunk. Then shall we go home?"
"Okay." Bethany hiccupped and nodded obediently.
Jeff stood up and asked for the check. After paying for it, he positioned Bethany's head on his shoulders before holding her waist and supporting her to her feet.
Now he could smell Bethany's Scent and when mixed with the the fragrance of Rosé, his desires started to rage uncontrollably.
Then, a voice coldly demanded,“ Stop right there!” Jeff paused and looked in the the direction of the voice and saw Zayn. and Davis walking over. His heart sank immediately as he wondered, 'Why were they here?”
"Hand her over to me!” Zayn walked in front of Jeff and blocked his path. He then looked at the barely conscious Bethany and frowned.
Jeff did not do as he was told and held Bethany even tighter in his arms and asked, "Why should I ?" Zayn narrowed his eyes angrily and said, "Why? You intentionally got her drunk. Do I need to elaborate further?” Jeff laughed and scoffed, "Mr. Meyer, I don't understand what you are implying. Please step aside. Benny and are going home."
"Do you think that I will let you leave? I will say it again, hand her over” Zayn warned him once more. Jef's smile started to wane and then looked Zayn in the eye as he said, "What if I refuse to?”