Chapter 104: Chapter 108

Chapter 108 all right, Lucia?" Paula reached out to pull Lucia up and checked'® anxiously if she was

hurt. Lucia secretly sighed with relief and shook her head. "Yes, Paula, I'm fine." If Paula had come

any later, something would have happened to Lucia. Having made sure that Lucia was okay, Paula

turned around and shouted coldly’ ®

at the others, "What are you lot doing? Bullying a woman? How dare you!" The managers and

bosses in the room froze at the sight of this situation. Mr.'®

Slinger was the first to react, narrowing his eyes and smiling, "You can't be serious, Lucia. We're just

having a drink. Why do you have to get your friend here? You're putting your leader, Mr. Stebbing,

in an awkward position.” By saying this, he immediately put the blame on Lucia. Lucia raised her

eyes to look at Ted who had a sullen face, clenched her fists and took a deep breath. "I'm wondering

why you have to put me in such an awkward position, Mr. Stebbing. Do you think it's right to have

your female employee drink with your clients?" When she said that, Ted's face became more sullen.

He watched her coldly like a hawk as if trying to see through her. He coldly

Ted actually said he didn't force her to drink? Did he have to put a knife to her neck to force her?

Paula pulled at Lucia's hand. "Stop talking to them, Lucia! Let's go!" spoke up next to her.’

"I'd like to see who dares to leave today!" He grabbed a wine bottle and"

smashed it on the corner of the table with a bang. The pieces of the smashed bottle clattered all

over the floor, with a dangerous silver glow. Mr. Slinger was obviously drunk. His face was red, and

the veins in the corners of his forehead were bulging."

The atmosphere became tense all of a sudden. Looking at the indifferent eyes of those a few knocks

on the door. Everyone looked over and saw Burton standing at the door. He had made the sound

just now by knocking on the door with his hand. Lucia froze and subconsciously looked behind him,

but she didn't see the figure’

unhurriedly bowed slightly to Ted, but his tone was firm' and certain’

Before Ted could say anything, Mr. Slinger, who was closest to the door,’

suddenly roared, "Get out! You're a party pooper!" Ted's face darkened. He suddenly raised his

hand, gesturing for him to stop talking. "Mr. Slinger.” Then, he turned to Burton and raised his

eyebrows, asking in a cold voice, "August told you to do so?" Burton nodded slightly. "Yes, Mr.

Adams did.” When those in the room heard the name of August, their expressions all’

changed a bit. Especially Mr. Slinger, he looked at Burton with some shock, unable to say anything.

In contrast, Ted was much calmer. He turned to gaze at Lucia, parted his dark purple lips, and said in

a deep voice, "All right, you can leave now." Burton nodded and looked over at Lucia and Paula.

Lucia took a deep breath and pulled Paula out of the room. Outside, she looked around

unconsciously without seeing the familiar figure. “Lucia, go!" Once out of the room, Paula pulled

Lucia along and quickened her

They got out of the Time Club and into Paula's car. Behind them, Burton'® then Paula. "What's...

going'®

on?" ®

Burton was working for August. He wouldn't have been here without August's order. But why did

Burton get into their car directly after he came down with them?'®

now, but I'm glad I got Burton here! Otherwise, I really didn't know what to'®

do!" ®

is out of town on a business trip, so I had no choice but to call Burton. You don't mind, do you?"

Lucia didn't mind. She was just curious to know why Burton would listen to Paula.’

what Lucia wanted to ask. Her grip on the’

steering wheel tightened a bit. "Hey, I'll tell you later!" Hearing that, Lucia didn't think much of it.

She took a deep breath and slowly calmed down. Suddenly, she thought was sitting in the back

seat, and asked gently, "August... Where is he? Why didn't he answer the phone?"

answer the phone when she called him several times. A trace of hesitation flashed across Burton's

face. He opened his mouth, not knowing what to say. Lucia saw his expression and couldn't help but

feel a little nervous. "Is he... at a social gathering?" "No," Burton said gently, "Mr. Adams is in the

hospital.” Hearing this, Lucia instantly understood.’

So, August was in the hospital with Jeanne at the moment. No wonder he wouldn't even answer her

calls.!

doing in the hospital?" Burton had tried to keep it from them, but he had to tell them Mr. Adams is

staying there with her.” Once he said this, the atmosphere in the car obviously got a little colder.

Paula sensed that something was wrong and quietly glanced at the expression of Lucia, who was

next to her. Then, she raised her eyes to the rearview mirror

we take you home first, Lucia?" Lucia felt like something was weighing her heart down and she was

somewhat out of breath. On top of that, she felt dizzy and light-headed after the nightmarish

experience she had just had in the private room of the club. She raised her hand to massage the

place between her eyebrows and said in a softer voice, "Please take me back to my apartment,

Paula. I'm not feeling’

well."

Next to her, Paula immediately responded, "Okay."

It was silent in the car along the way.’

When they got to the entrance of the neighborhood, Lucia said, “See you.” Seeing that she pushed

the door open and got out, Paula quickly asked, "Do'®

fou want me to walk you home, Lucia?" ®

Lucia waved her hand, looking exhausted. "No, thanks. lease drive Harrs'®

back. He helped me a lot today.” After that she turned around and walked into the neighborhood. When Lucia went through the gate, what Burton had just said

cept lingering in her mind. ©

was with another woman She shouldnt'®

have held so much hope and expectation for him. Lucia turned the comers of her mouth upward into a bitter smile, When what she had promised August was

done, she would defintely get away'®

from here and him, without a second thought.'®