Her Life Starts to Spin out of Control novel Chapter 27

"Welcome, Mr. Li!" The warm greeting from the chairman drew Colin's attention.

Colin shook Mr. Wen's hand and reciprocated his warm smile. "Mr. Wen, congratulations on 30 years of Simon's leadership."

"Thank you, Mr. Li.."

After the brief greeting, Mr. Wen left to mingle with the other attendees.

Colin took a sip from the glass of red wine Herring had given him. Unintentionally, Colin's gaze once again fixated on the women in red.

"Colin, bro. Why don't you introduce your girl?" Herring's good mood didn't seem to do much for Colin. Who held his gaze on Sophia, who was now heading downstairs.

Colin's eyes seemed to pierce the flesh. Sophia fell naked under his gaze.

With Colin remaining silent, the woman on his arm spoke up with a smile on her face. "Hello Mr. Huo, I've heard so much about you. I'm Colin's companion for the evening. My name is Nancy Wen."

Herring whistled through his teeth. "And how have I never heard of you?" So you're the third Wen girl, huh? I always heard that the third daughter was transcendently beautiful. I have to say that the reputation seems to be well earned."

Nancy blushed and looked down at the ground. Both of these men were exceptional among men. She would be happy to be with either one.

Herring felt a pair of eyes on him. He turned and thought he saw a woman in the corner turn and walk away.

Wanting to learn more, Herring loosened his grip on Sophia and said, "Little Sophia, I have a matter to deal with. I should be back soon, please wait here for me."

With this, Herring hurried after the woman quickly.

Sophia suddenly felt abandoned. She looked helplessly as Herring faded into the crowd.

Her eyes briefly met Colin's, but he walked away from her with Nancy.

...

Sophia was now alone in the crowd.

As she familiarized herself with the high heels, she headed to the dessert area.

A man to her side suddenly came up to her. "Hello beautiful lady, are you alone tonight?"

Sophia, who had just taken a bite of cake, quickly swallowed hard. She looked the man in his eyes and said, "No, I am not. I'm just waiting for my friend."

Sophia did not recognize the man. She smiled at him politely but turned her attention away from the stranger.

The man, however, failed to take Sophia's signal, and began to move closer to her. Sophia suddenly found herself surrounded by several men.

"Which company do you work for, Miss Lo? We have never seen you before."

"Miss Lo, how old are you? Do you have a boyfriend?" "What's your relationship with Mr. Huo?"

"Can I call you Sophia?" "Sophia, you're gorgeous tonight!"

...

Sophia felt a sense of anxiety rising as the men circled around her. She felt uneasy and claustrophobic.

"Excuse me. I need to go to the restroom. Please, let me by." Sophia laid down her dessert plate and fork, lifted her dress and began to make her exit.

Just as she prepared to leave, one of the men grabbed her arm and said, "Miss Lo, do you need an escort?"

Unhappy with the uninvited touch, she drew her arm back quickly. "No, thank you! I can go on my own!"

Escaping the dessert area, Sophia wandered to the hallway. She failed to find a bathroom.

She asked a nearby waiter for help. "Excuse me, where is the restroom?"

The waiter stopped and pointed in the general direction of the restroom before walking away.

Sophia walked in the direction the waiter had pointed but couldn't find the restroom. She found the hotel garden instead.

She pushed the doors open and took a deep breath of the cool, night air. She heard a familiar voice in the darkness.

Should she take a closer look? Was it Herring? He... Who was that woman in his arms?