Chapter 61 A Chance Encounter

I vented my frustration, “He bankrupted my family! My parents were so devastated that their health declined.” Brunel’s frown deepened. “When did this happen? Why didn’t I know about it? This isn’t something that could happen quietly.” I hung my head and made a shushing gesture, whispering, “I’m telling you, it happened in a past life.” Brunel looked at me as if I’d lost my mind, then said quietly, “Aisha, you’re drunk! You’re talking nonsense.” I waved my hand grandly, insisting I wasn’t drunk and challenging Brunel to another round, claiming we should drink until we dropped. But my tolerance was far too low. Before we even started, I was already slumped over the table, completely motionless. When the alarm went off again, it was already 1 p.m. I reached for my phone to turn off the alarm, only to realize it wasn’t mine. The next moment, the phone rang, and I saw that it was Brunel’s assistant calling. I hesitated for a second before answering. Brunel’s voice came through th