Eugene said, “Vi is allergic to alcohol and can’t drink.”


    “Why did you bring her here, then?”


    Mnie had the same thought in mind. Since Vi couldn’t drink, why did Eugene bring her?


    Soon, she understood why.


    Mnie had been by Eugene’s side for years, and many thought she was dating Eugene.


    Hence, some would tease them when she toasted the guests.


    Thus, Eugene’s girlfriend, Vi, had to stand beside him and smile to clear the


    misunderstanding.


    When they were at Simon’s table, Ste greeted them and walked away after exchanging pleasantries.


    Vi was less stressed without Ste around and chatted with the rest.


    Mnie was ignored. She did not want much to do with Vi and the others, so she looked for a quiet corner to rest.


    Stephen followed her and said gently, “Mel,e over and meet someone.‘


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    Many people in Jepton attended Ste’s birthday banquet, which was held by the Scott family. Stephen took her to meet a few bosses in charge of an art exhibition.


    Mnie had learned a lot about art to get Ste to like her before this. She knew a lot about it and could join the conversation.


    Moreover, she was sensitive and immediately won the favor of the bosses. They even made a proposition to her. “Miss Smith, you can work with us if you’re interested. We happen to be working on an exhibitiontely.”


    After leaving the table, Stephen observed her and said, “Mel, I think you should give it a try.”


    Mnie asked, “Give what a try? nning the art exhibition?”


    “I think your ideas are great,” said Stephen. He happened to see Eugene walking over and added after a pause, “I don’t think it’s a good choice for you to continue working in LeapCo.”


    Mnie and Eugene’s matter was not a secret anymore. Eugene had previously taken Mnie everywhere, so everyone assumed they were a couple.


    However, Eugene had Vi now, and Mnie’s presence was unnecessary.


    Stephen said, “Mel, it’s not wrong to keep an extra choice for yourself.”


    Those words shattered Mnie’s thoughts.


    She understood where he wasing from, but it was not as easy as it seemed.


    Mnie was pondering when Eugene approached. He nced at Stephen and Mnie before saying, “Mr. Zeller of Hendric Corporation is over there. Why are you hiding here?”


    He was saying this to Mnie. Mnie looked at Mr. Zeller. He was a difficult man to deal with and had a strange temper. He would never care about anyone’s ttery.


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    She was about to walk to Mr. Zeller when Stephen grabbed her wrist and said calmly, “Mel, think about it.”


    Eugene’s expression turned cold upon seeing Stephen holding Mnie’s wrist.


    After greeting Mr. Zeller, Mnie was already tipsy, and her head felt heavy.


    She excused herself after telling Stephen where she was going and headed to the room upstairs to rest.


    When she walked out of the elevator, she heard a voice. “Eugene.”


    She froze as she looked over and saw Vi leaning against Eugene’s chest softly as though her entire body was made of jelly.


    Eugene held her arm with one hand as if afraid she might fall.


    “Eugene, sleep with me, please?” Vi seemed to be drunk.


    However, Eugene had just said Vi was allergic to alcohol.


    Mnie understood that was just an excuse not to let Vi drink.


    Just as she was absent–minded, she identally tripped but managed to bnce herself by holding onto the wall.