Matthew was, after all, an attractive boss, and no one wanted to miss the opportunity to interact with him.
He either sipped a bit or declined the drinks, and nobody dared to offer a comment.
As the meal drew to a close, everyone was a bit tipsy.
Yet Matthew remained seated, preserving his dignified persona.
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Stella, however, sensed that he too was drunk, although he was trying not to show it.
As the night waned, people began to leave him for home.
Concerned, Stella chose to stay behind.
Fernando helped Matthew onto the sofa and asked Stella, “Could you watch over Mr. Clark for a moment? I’ll be right back with the car.”
“Of course.” Stella agreed without hesitation.
Matthew smelled strongly of alcohol, and even from a distance, Stella couldn’t ignore it.
She looked at him with worry.
To her understanding, Matthew rarely overindulged unless something was troubling him.
Did he drink excessively tonight because of the project’s success, or did he have another argument with his wife?
Noticing his discomfort, Stella thought to get him a glass of water.
As she turned to go, Matthew’s voice stopped her.
“Don’t go.”
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Stella froze.
In the next instant, Matthew murmured, “Honey. .
Stella was dumbfounded. Before she could collect her thoughts, Matthew gripped her wrist.
Spinning around in astonishment, she found him with his eyes shut, murmuring, “Honey…
“Mr. Clark, you’re mistaken. I’m Stella. Please come to your senses.”
As she spoke, Stella attempted to separate her wrist from Matthew’s grasp.
But Matthew was inebriated, and his hold was surprisingly firm.
Unable to free herself, Stella stumbled and landed on the sofa, coming into close proximity with Matthew.