Chapter 774 After Joy left, Abraham and Levi stepped out from the dim corner of the hallway.
Levi leaned in, speaking softly, "Mr. Abraham, should I step in and handle this?" It was obvious that Ms. Joy was letting jealousy cloud her judgment. If things went south, Mr. Abraham might get dragged into the mess. They were all part of the Kesler International family-one person's success was everyone's success, and a downfall could pull everyone down with it.
Abraham's dark eyes flicked over to Levi without showing much emotion, making Levi's heart do a nervous flip. He quickly looked down, knowing better than to push the issue.
Abraham lit a cigarette, taking his twith each puff. He did have a thing for Selena-smart, beautiful, and with a lingering allure from their past. He was curious to see if she was as enchanting as he imagined.
With his current status, women usually flocked to him with just a nod. Of course, he treated his mistresses well, making sure they weren't left wanting. He kept in good shape and was known for his generosity, never skimping on money or resources.
As long as they didn't start expecting more than they should, he was happy to keep things pleasant. Lately, he figured Selena must have picked up on his interest, but she seemed completely clueless. Her resistance only fueled his desire to win her over.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtStill, his patience was wearing thin. Spotting her at the jewelry show that day, she looked like the most exquisite rose, tempting him to just reach out and take her.
After finishing his cigarette, Abraham turned to Levi and whispered a few directives.
Levi listened intently, nodding along.
"Go ahead," Abraham said.
Inside the banquet hall, Jason had made an appearance and was busy introducing Selena to his Newport business pals. Since she planned on sticking around for business, building a network was a good move.
Selena had previously joined Blaine at social events in Northtown and was a natural at these things, so she fit right in.
But these gatherings often meant drinking a bit too much. After a few rounds, she felt she'd hit her limit and excused herself, mentioning her child waiting at home.
Jason, ever the gentleman, asked, "Needto call you a driver?" Selena shook her head, "No worries, Holt's already waiting outside." "Alright, take care on your way back," he said.
Selena said her goodbyes, lifting her dress as she headed out.
The further she walked, the dizzier she felt. Just a few steps out of the hall and her surroundings started spinning.
She braced herself against the wall, taking deep breaths.
What was going on? She knew her limits with alcohol and was certain she wasn't drunk.
Then, a strange heat rushed through her body, catching her off guard.
She wasn't naive; she quickly realized she'd been drugged! Though she couldn't figure out when it happened, someone had definitely set her up.
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The ringing in her ear only added to her anxiety.
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In the car outside, Holt was just about to pick up when the cam abruptly ended. She quickly called back, but there was no a
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