Unmasking Mrs. Newton's Secret Identities novel Chapter 1232

"Alright then," Vince finally conceded, though he was determined to make things more challenging for Mia. "But if you're taking over, you have to follow the rules—one drink counts as three!"

"Got it!" Mia replied without hesitation. "Rules are meant to be followed; otherwise, what's the point?"

She promptly grabbed the vodka bottle and poured three generous glasses for herself. With the men watching, she downed each glass in one go.

By the time she finished the second glass, she was clearly struggling. Despite this, Mia forced a smile and managed to finish the third glass.

Even after completing the challenge, the men remained unsatisfied. As soon as Mia sat back down, several of the men raised their glasses, urging her to continue drinking in Helen's honor.

"No problem, gentlemen. I'll gladly be a good sport today!" Mia replied, her words slightly slurred. Despite feeling dizzy, she signaled for the waiter to refill her glass.

She braced herself against the table. After taking a moment to calm her nerves, she mustered the strength to stand and face the executives.

In the end, it was all about the money.

Unable to bear the scene any longer, Helen pulled Mia away. Nonetheless, Mia placed a hand on Helen's shoulder, signaling her to stay back.

Every industry had unspoken rules for survival; sometimes, enduring the challenges was the only way forward.

Helen could only watch in frustration as Mia continued drinking, glass after glass.

After finishing half a bottle of liquor, Mia could no longer keep her balance.

Without a word, Helen grabbed her bag and helped Mia toward the door. "Sorry, but we have to leave now."

"Hey—" Vince slurred as he stumbled to his feet. He grabbed Helen's wrist and said, "Why are you leaving just as things are getting interesting? Isn't that a bit disrespectful?"

"That's right, Ms. Spencer. Why don't you stay a little longer?" Pablo chimed in as he approached.

Helen lowered her gaze, her icy stare fixed on Vince's chubby hand gripping her wrist. "Let go of me."

Vince tried to pursue them, but as the anesthetic took effect, his heart raced, and his vision began to blur. Within moments, he lost consciousness.

"Mr. Spade!"

"Mr. Spade, wake up!"

"Someone call an ambulance!"

The frantic scene around Vince kept everyone occupied, allowing Helen and Mia to make their escape unnoticed.

After leaving the restaurant, Helen assisted Mia into the car and directed the driver, "Please take her home first."

Since Helen's rise to fame, Mia had garnered some respect within the industry. Nevertheless, she was still regarded as a minor player with limited influence among the other executives.

As Helen scrolled through her phone during the drive, a chilling, unsettling laugh suddenly rang out.