Chapter 186

Allison's POV Henry always made a point to bond with his employees, so after dinner, everyone moved to the bar. The company staff respected their newly appointed CEO, whose charisma seemed to draw people in naturally. Under the influence of alcohol, one of the accountants drunkenly declared his loyalty to Henry: "If there's ever financial trouble, sir, I'd gladly go to jail for you!" Allison watched them with hidden amusement. *He's actually saying that out loud? He must be truly drunk.* Henry's charm hadn't diminished since college. Back then, he could always rally people behind his ideas, with unwavering support from many—herself included once upon a time. Now, with a more objective perspective, she understood why: he excelled at winning people over, leveraging minimal effort for maximum trust. Money was never an issue for him. Miranda raised her glass toward Allison, who clinked it with her own. Miranda's eyes traveled over Allison's slender fingers, slightly curled hair, and full r