Chapter 171 No Deal

Even though Claire expressed disgust at Elias' proposal, she didn't really give him an answer. "Think about it, baby," the Mayor said. "All your troubles can go away if you come to the special sex dungeon I built in the basement." Elias turned his phone's screen towards her. He showed her pictures of a dim-lit room with the most perverse sex paraphernalia, including swings, machines, tools, and toys. Claire turned her head away in embarrassment. Her hand instinctively reached for Victor and pinched at his sleeve. She was on the verge of tears. Would she have to sacrifice her body to protect her company? Victor smiled thinly at Elias and spoke up. "You'll be receiving a call from your legal department shortly." The Mayor raised an eyebrow. "What nonsense are you-" Ring Ring! As if on cue, his phone rang, and indeed, it was from the City Hall's legal department. "What is it?" Elias barked at his employee. "I am in a meeting!" "Sir… Sorry to disturb you, but the District Trial Court has j