CHAPTER 206: MAKING MYSELF MISERABLE

Before George arrived to save her, Lauretta had already thought and considered various scenarios, like possibly getting drugged at the wine table. But she never expected to encounter trouble even before reaching the wine table. Unexpectedly, George came to Lauretta's rescue when she least expected it, leaving her feeling embarrassed. Even if she was open and willing to accept help from anyone, she found it harder to accept George's assistance and not when she could have handled the situation better. "What are you doing here today?" George halted and turned to ask Lauretta directly. His unfriendly tone almost made Lauretta chuckle. Who is George to intervene in her business? He had some nerves to ask her questions, she thought. "I wonder who you are to ask me that, and besides, why do you think I'm here?" she asked harshly and stared at him in disgust. She cut him off before he could reply, "It's obvious I'm here to discuss cooperation. Can't you see that? If not, maybe you should