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"Her live streaming was very successful, and many people tipped her. Seeing how much money she could make, the company was even more reluctant to let her go."

"Originally, she planned to leave after paying off the company's debt. But that night, her agent called her to a dinner party, supposedly to help her gain some experience."

"The result was that a wealthy man took a liking to her at the dinner party. That night, my friend was drugged and sent to the man's bed."

When Winter said this, I had a suspicion in my heart.

"The hotel she was in at the time was owned by my family! By the time I found out, she had already been violated."

Winter closed her eyes, hiding the pain in them.

"I hate myself so much. If I had paid more attention to her, would this have happened?"

Matthew reached out and put his arm around Winter's shoulder, his voice also filled with helplessness.

"These things are beyond your control. You've already done your best."

Winter leaned into Matthew's embrace, her shoulders trembling. Even though I couldn't see her face, I could feel the deep sadness emanating from her.

I felt very uncomfortable inside, but I didn't know what to say.

I could use my identity as "Mrs. Wilson" to do something, but what could I do?

Even if I managed to get Sarah out, what about the others? I can't save them one by one.

I'm not some kind of saint who can save everyone.

Thinking about this made me feel a bit sad.

Turning my head and seeing the two of them so affectionate, I felt a bit out of place.

So I stood up.

"Matthew, you stay with Winter. I'm feeling a bit cold, so I'm going inside."

I walked into the hall, and as soon as I entered, Howard grabbed me.

"Where did you go?"

His voice was muffled. I turned to look at him and saw that his eyes were bloodshot, and his cheeks were unnaturally flushed.

I frowned. I was very familiar with Howard's current state.

I pulled Howard aside and asked quietly.

"Howard, are you..."

Before I could finish, Howard grabbed my chin and kissed me directly.

My cheeks instantly turned red, and I glanced around nervously.

Fortunately, we were in a corner, and no one noticed.

Just as I was thinking about how to push Howard away, a sharp pain came from my lips.

"Ouch!"

Tears welled up in my eyes, and when I looked at Howard, he was also looking at me.

Howard's eyes were dark, and his teeth were rubbing against my lips.

After a while, he finally let go of me.

"Even during a kiss, you can be distracted. What could be so important?"

Howard's tone was filled with danger.

I pinched the tender flesh on his arm in annoyance.

"What are you thinking about all day? Come with me!"

With that, I hurriedly pulled Howard outside.

Going home was clearly not an option, and the gallery didn't have a private rest room. The quickest way to solve Howard's physical problem was in the car!

Fortunately, we drove a business car today, which was spacious enough.

I kicked the driver out of the car, telling him to go rest in the venue and not to come back without my message.

After the driver walked away, I looked at Howard.

At this point, his face was flushed, and he was breathing heavily, looking like he was about to explode at any moment.