Regrets Come Too Late (Sierra and Johnny) novel Chapter 292

Chapter 292

The boasting soon turned into clinking glasses and even more drinks.

When John was there, the executives and seniors held themselves in check, since they knew he disliked this kind of drinking

culture.

Once he left, they dropped the act and let their true nature show, enjoying the feeling of being flattered.

“I thought all the Henderson Group executives were like Mr. Henderson and weren’t into this drinking culture,” Leona muttered in Sierra’s ear. “Turns out they’re just like Randy.”

Sierra was already more than a little drunk. She heard Leona clearly, but her mind felt like mush, and her thoughts came slower

than usual.

“What’s wrong with you?” Leona noticed something was off. “Drunk?”

“A little,” Sierra answered.

When she drank, it always took a while before any color showed on her face. As long as she held herself together, other people could not tell.

Leona was about to ask if she wanted to go to the restroom when the game division executives started up another round of drinking.

John had already guessed what would happen. So, as soon as he got in the car, he said, “Call them. Tell them not to pull that stunt in front of Sierra and the others. Anyone who ignores it gets demoted.”

Robin called at once.

Mr. Gold just had his glass raised and ready to drink again when his phone rang. He saw Robin’s name and quickly set his glass down to answer. “Mr. Ro…”

Before he could speak, Robin’s calm voice came through the line. “It’s just a dinner, so don’t turn it into a business negotiation. A little alcohol is fine, but don’t overdo it.”

“Got it,” Mr. Gold said with an awkward smile as he glanced toward Sierra.

Earlier, Robin had only told him that Sierra was someone Mr. Henderson took special care of. He had never said who she was exactly.

Looking at her now, she probably was the boss’s rumored wife. Still, why would the boss’s wife be working at Origin Games? And why did she act like she wasn’t close with John?

“Once they finish eating, send the Origin Games team back to the hotel,” Robin added. “They still have work tomorrow.” Robin knew these men well. If he didn’t spell it out, they would probably drag everyone into a second round.

Naturally, Mr. Gold could understand what Robin meant. “Alright.”

When he hung up, the others still had their glasses raised, ready to keep going. Mr. Gold shot them a look and spoke under his breath, “Enough with the drinking already.”

The executives froze.

Everything seemed fine a moment ago.

“Robin just called,” Mr. Gold explained quietly. He was the kind who listened when someone spoke. “If you don’t want Mr. Henderson to call you out at the next headquarters meeting, drop the drinking‘

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That one line was enough, and they understood at once.

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After that, no one mentioned drinking again. They ate, bragged about their past achievements, and kept boasting. The Origin Games team finally relaxed and focused on their food.

With Leona’s help, Sierra managed to eat a little, but her head still felt heavy.

By the time the dinner finally ended, another half an hour had passed.

Leona booked a car straight to the hotel. She planned to ask the front desk for something to help with the hangover once they got out. She had barely stepped out of the car when someone blocked their way.

“You’re… Mr. Robin?” Leona recognized him right away as the important man who had stayed by John’s side at dinner and had been the focus of everyone’s attention. “How can I help you?”

“Let me take Ms. Bell,” Robin said. He didn’t call her Mrs. Henderson.

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