Chapter 217: The Formidable Mrs. Oconnor

"Let me handle this." The secretary pushed open the door. The room was filled with a decadent atmosphere, crowded with people. Among them, a man stood out, sitting by the wooden-colored window, holding a cigarette in his hand, lost in thought. He seemed completely out of place in such a scene. Several busty women clung to him, feeding him drinks, but while he didn't refuse, he also didn't drink. Cora stood nearby, her eyes rolling so hard they were practically aimed at the ceiling. "Nelson!" Callie's voice broke the sultry noise with a heavy tone. Nelson looked up at the sound, a trace of surprise on his face. "Why are you here?" "Oh, great! I've been waiting for you at home, and here you are, flirting with women!" Callie, at her most dramatic, stomped her feet and walked forward, pushing the women aside. "How could you do this to me?" Cora was in utter disbelief, not expecting Callie to show up. "You misunderstood." Nelson stubbed out his cigarette, sat up straight, and caught