Veronica remained silent.
âJust accompany them for a few words and a few drinks. If theyâre happy, the business will naturally go smoothly. From now on, your dad and I promise not to force you to attend these kinds of dinner parties again.â Rosalind promised.
Veronica took a deep breath and walked towards her father.
When Archer saw his daughter coming over, he was happy and immediately greeted her, âCome, this is Mr. Ward from Toyar Group. Veronica, say hello to him.â
Veronica approached the somewhat overweight Mr. Ward and said, âMr. Ward, hello, Iâm Veronica.â
âYou must be Veronica,â Crispin Ward looked at Veronica with a hint of malice and a satisfied smile on his lips. âYouâre late today, making me wait. How about you punish yourself with three cups?â
Veronica frowned, âSorry, Iâm not good at drinking.â
âWhy be so modest? This drink is no different from a beverage. How about I use smaller cups?â
As he spoke, he snapped his fingers and the nearby waiter quickly came over. After receiving instructions, the waiter brought three small cups that were only about an inch tall. Crispin filled them with alcohol and said to Veronica, âJust these three cups, okay?â
Veronica glanced at her fatherâs eager eyes and then at the three cups in front of her. The amount was indeed small, so there shouldnât be a problem.
She pursed her lips, picked up the cup, and drank it all in one 1. Then, she quickly drank the second and third cups!
After drinking three cups of alcohol, Veronica felt a burning sensation in her throat.
Archer had already freed up a seat for Veronica, which happened to be next to Crispin.
Crispin looked at Veronica with a smile, âYour father said that Mason from the Reed family used to call you sister. Is that true?â
A hint of embarrassment flashed across Veronicaâs face. She didnât want to be reminded of the past, but it was always cruelly brought up.
âIt was just a nickname we used to play around with. Iâm not www really Masonâs sister,â Veronica said. âBesides, I havenât had any contact with Mason for many years now.â
Veronica tried to distance herself from Mason. She knew her father probably mentioned her relationship with the Reed family to make this deal, but she didnât want to use them or Mason anymore.
As soon as she said this, Archerâs face turned ugly.
However, Crispin didnât seem to care. He smiled and said, âCome on, letâs eat some food. You canât just drink without eating.â He then took the initiative to serve Veronica some food and even reached out to hug her with his greasy hand.
âIâ¦Iâm feeling a bit unwell. I need to go to the restroom. Excuse me,â Veronica stood up and deliberately avoided his hand, walking towards the door of the banquet hall.
âAh!â Archer wanted to stop his daughter, but Veronicaâs footsteps were too fast. Rosalind was about to get up, but saw Mr. Ward had already stood up and chased after her.
She immediately sat back down, understanding what was happening.
She didnât care what might happen to her stepdaughter. As long as the Barlow family could seal the deal, that was all that mattered.
If this deal went through, the Barlow family would have a chance to turn things around.
Veronicaâs steps were already faltering as she ran out of the banquet hall.
The hall was on the second floor, and as she headed towards the stairs, Crispin intercepted her.
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