He looked from the glass to Matthew, who reclined on the sofa with eyes closed, and felt profound regret.
He lamented ever coveting Miley and offending her under the guise of investment. He ended up gaining nothing and learning a harsh Lesson instead.
Had he known Miley was connected to Matthew, he never would have provoked her.
Jaden rued his choices.
The onlookers were equally tense, worried about getting caught up in Jaden’s plight.
Seeing Jaden’s predicament, they were all secretly relieved they hadn’t pressured Miley into drinking; otherwise, they’d be the ones suffering now.
Silently swallowing his shame and humiliation, Jaden knocked back three consecutive glasses of spirits and started to Lose consciousness.
Matthew made no move to prevent him from drinking further.
The waiter gave him another glass of wine. Bending over the table, Jaden waved his hand and refused, ” I can’t drink… I can’t drink… anymore.”
Matthew’s face remained expressionless.
He scanned the room and randomly pointed at someone, saying, “Jaden said he couldn’t drink anymore. You feed him.”
Davies Vance was spectating when Matthew’s finger suddenly aimed at him, freezing his expression.
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Wide-eyed, he couldn’t determine if Matthew was serious or joking.
Matthew scowled at Davies.
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“Or would you like to drink on his behalf?”
Terrified by Matthew’s gaze and tone, Davies hastily grabbed the glass from the waiter and poured it into Jaden’s mouth.
One after another, Jaden consumed the drinks until he finally collapsed on the floor, unable to move. Matthew raised his hand to signal a halt.
“That’s enough for today.” He rose to his feet, straightened his suit, and exited the room.
The instant he departed, the room’s oppressive atmosphere lifted.
Davies exhaled nervously and nudged Jaden on the floor, urging, “Wake up…”
But no matter how hard he tried, Jaden remained unresponsive.
Swiftly, Davies took out his phone to arrange for a car to take Jaden to the hospital for gastric lavage.
The group haphazardly lifted Jaden off the floor.
Each one internally acknowledged the undeniable fact. Matthew was ruthless.