Chapter 468: Chapter 468 Vomiting Upside Down_1
She closed her eyes and gulped the drink down in one go.
The strong alcohol stung, bringing tears to her eyes and scorching her stomach with a fiery sensation.
Surprisingly, applause rose around her, hailing her as a bold and prodigious drinker. Ye Lu felt a rush of sadness that almost moved her to tears, but still, she lifted her head and finished her drink.
Then she wiped her mouth and raised an indomitable smile.
She defiantly held up her empty glass, and looked over at Third Young Master Jun with an eyebrow raised in contempt.
"Your turn!"
Third Young Master Jun squinted at her with a frigid stare, taking in her face which had turned rosily flushed from the alcohol. Her previously pale complexion seemed to have suddenly been stained with a stunning red color that made her look both stubborn and enchanting at the same time. Yet her challenging gaze made him want to toy with her more, to make her submit to him.
He scoffed and coldly took hold of another glass of wine, finishing it in one gulp.
The two cups of wine landed simultaneously on the serving tray.
"Are you satisfied now?" Ye Lu felt a burning discomfort in her stomach as dizziness swept over her from the alcohol. Yet, she gritted her teeth and kept her face expressionless.
"Miss Ye, after having accepted Third Young Master’s drink, you can’t refuse mine. Here’s a toast to you."
An executive from Tian Kun immediately stepped up with a smirk and raised a glass to her.
Ye Lu shook with anger as her eyes coldly fixed on Third Young Master Jun. Was one not enough? Did he plan to bring up a whole crowd to take turns tormenting her?
"Do I also have to drink this one?" She glared at him angrily.
Third Young Master Jun gave an indifferent smile, "Why ask me? I’m no one special to you. You decide whether you should drink it."
"Xiao Ye, don’t be upset. It’s because the leaders hold you in high esteem, that’s why they let you drink. Later, I’ll have someone get you some hangover pills and send you home." Realizing that the atmosphere was turning grim, the boss advised her to endure and not act rashly, as Third Young Master Jun was not someone she could afford to provoke.
Ye Lu trembled, her nails almost digging into her flesh from the force of her grip. She was seething with anger, yet felt so helpless! Now, she finally understood the meaning of ’killing without spilling blood’.
She was left with a feeling of resentment and tragic defiance.
"Alright, I’ll drink." She picked up her glass and polished off yet another drink in one go.
Not to be outdone, another executive from Tian Kun stepped forward.
Ye Lu took the glass, gulped down its contents, and then smashed the empty glass onto the floor. She coldly swept her gaze over Third Young Master Jun.
"Who else is going to toast me? Step up all at once."
Everyone saw her flush face, her blazing eyes, and her fierce demeanor as if she was ready to fight till her last breath. Those who initially wanted to please Third Young Master Jun by offering her a toast held back, afraid that she might snap.
Third Young Master Jun remained silent, his gaze turning even colder as he watched her increasingly defiant attitude.
"Let it go, King, she looks pretty upset. Don’t make it worse for her." Bai Sijia stepped in.
"There’s none left, good." Ye Lu turned around and left, her hands clutching her aching head as she stumbled out of the banquet hall, almost knocking into a few people on her way out.
Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment, the atmosphere at the banquet growing stiff.
Without showing any emotion, Third Young Master Jun picked up his glass and emptied it in one go, ignoring everyone as he stepped away from the crowd.
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Ye Lu dashed into the restroom and looked at her dismal reflection in the mirror. Her face was abnormally flushed from the alcohol.
Her heart ached with every beat, and she absently rubbed her slightly swollen abdomen, panic flashing in her eyes.
Then, without any hesitation, she stuck her finger down her throat. The immediate discomfort triggered a strong wave of nausea, causing her to vomit continuously.
She purged all the alcohol that she had previously swallowed.
She gagged herself relentlessly, vomitting manically.
