Chapter 304 You'll Regret It

After sitting back down, Jackson signaled for the server to bring two glasses of wine. As the conversation went on, it quickly became clear that he was trying to get Clarissa drunk. He reached toward Clarissa, his hand pressing uncomfortably close. She felt her skin crawl as it hovered near her leg. A bead of drool slipped from the corner of his mouth, falling onto the expensive carpet. Clarissa's entire body tensed. She fought the urge to recoil, gripping the edge of her dress so tightly that her nails bit into her fingers. "Ms. Sutten, it's a crowded place with lots of eyes watching, so we have to be careful with what we say," Jackson said, licking his thick lips. His gaze roamed openly over her curves, his voice dripping with sleaze. "I've got a suite upstairs in the executive lounge. It's quiet and private. We can discuss the investment there. What do you say?" His hand crept closer, hovering near her skirt. His leering eyes made her shiver with revulsion. Clarissa shifted sh