NovelOnlineChapter 488: It didn't take long before she had finished almost half the bottle. She had no choice but to keep drinking, and soon, dizziness took over, leaving her barely in control of herself.
At times, she wasn't even drinking on her own-Charlie was pouring it straight into her mouth.
Eventually, her body reached its limit. She had no choice but to stop.
"I'm trusting you with my friend's matter. Next time, I'll drink with you again, but tonight... I just can't anymore..." "Oh, con! Just a little more!" Charlie placed his hand on her shoulder, his broad figure moving in just a little too close.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtRachel, already lightheaded and unsteady, felt the space around her closing in.
She tried to get up, hoping to create sdistance, but miscalculated her own strength.
The second she got to her feet, her legs gave out, and she collapsed. Charlie saw his chance and quickly moved to catch her.
"Oh no! Are you okay? You need to be careful." While speaking, he seized the moment to pull her into his arms. Rachel still had sfight left in her and instinctively tried to push him away.
Not wanting to make a scene, Charlie hesitated before finally releasing her.
However, after just a brief rest, all the energy drained from her body, leaving her completely powerless. Her head spun so violently that the world around her blurred into a dizzying haze. Before she could steady herself, darkness crept in. With a dull thud, her head slumped onto the table as she slipped into unconsciousness.
Charlie watched her for a few minutes, ensuring she was completely out. Then, he leaned in and nudged her shoulder.
Fresh chapters live gVl"Rachel? Can you hear me?" When she didn't react, even after several calls, he was certain. Satisfied, he pulled out his phone and dialed a number.
Moments later, two large men stepped inside. Without hesitation, they each grabbed one of Rachel's arms and lifted her up, carrying her toward the elevator.
Charlie trailed right behind, entering the elevator alongside them. The doors slid shut, and without stopping, it ascended straight to the top floor.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWithin minutes, Rachel was laid out on a bed inside a hotel suite.
"That's all for now. Leave."
Charlie gave the order, and without delay, the two men exited the room. He stood over her watching her unconscious form. The friendly mask he had worn earlier vanished, replaced by a twisted smirk. Lowering himself onto the bed, he studied her face for a moment before running his fingers through her tousled hair, a glint of greed in his eyes.
A slow, unsettling chuckle escaped him as he murmured, "Rachel, who would've thought? After all these years, you've finally landed right in probably don't even rer, but once upon a time, I asked you to dinner. You refused, of course. Back then, I thought it was a shame-a lost opportunity. And yet, here you are, coming to me, asking for a favor. How ironic. But really, you only have yourself to blame. You're so stunning, so utterly irresistible." my grasp. You probanded
The image of Rachel from years ago remained vivid in Charlie's mind. He had been the one to interview her when she first applied for a job. Back then, he was merely a department manager while she was just stepping into the professional world-young, bright, and incredibly beautiful. Her beauty and poise had left a lasting impression on him. From the very first moment he laid eyes on her, he had been captivated. Later, when she was officially hired, he worked up the courage to ask her out for dinner. But to his frustration, she turned him down without hesitation. Over the years, he had repeatedly used work as a pretext to invite her out, but she rejected every one of his advances.
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