From the shore, Brandon’s triumphant laughter echoed. He held up his phone, recording the entire process.“Victoria, look! Julian’s expression is priceless!”Genevieve smirked playfully. “Your husband is quite entertaining, Victoria. All talk and bravado, but his body is so honest, performing acrobatics for us. I wonder if he’s as much fun in bed?”The vulgar remarks drew a round of knowing laughter from the surrounding guests.Victoria’s face showed no trace of anger. “Genny, don’t mind him.”“He’s just an immature man. I apologize on his behalf.”“As long as you’re happy today, the project…”
“The project is negotiable.”Genevieve cut her off. “But this isn’t fun enough. To make me happy, it’s simple…”“Just make him drink all the water in this pool, as an apology to me.”Victoria froze for a moment.Genevieve pointed at the pool, a malicious smile on her face.“Drink one cup, and I’ll have my father invest ten thousand dollars in your company!”At these words, the entire crowd gasped, then burst into even louder laughter.Victoria’s eyes widened with wild joy.“Genny, are you serious?”“Of course. My word is my bond.”
“Great!” Victoria immediately agreed, as if afraid she might change her mind.She turned to me, still struggling in the water, and yelled with an undeniable command:“Julian Hayes! Do you hear me?! Quick! Drink all the water in this pool to apologize to Genny!”Hearing her words, I felt as if I were suffocating, forgetting even to struggle.“Victoria, he doesn’t seem to be cooperating,” Brandon instigated from the side.“This won’t do; it’ll delay Genny’s show.”
Victoria instantly erupted in fury, jumping into the pool and pulling me out.She gestured to two of her henchmen to hold me up, completely disregarding my weakened state.“Julian Hayes! Are you deaf?! I told you to drink!”She roared, grabbing a highball glass, scooping up some pool water, and forcing it toward my mouth.
