He cast a cold glance at Victoria before turning his gaze to Lucas. "So, Young Master Harper has changed girlfriends again?"
Lucas flashed a devilish smile and casually wrapped his arm around Victoria's waist. "Let me introduce you. This is Victoria, my new girlfriend." Then, Lucas turned to Victoria. "And this, is the famous and legendary young talent of New Orleans, the business tycoon, and the most eligible bachelor, Master Carter." Although Lucas was praising Leo, Victoria couldn't help but sense a hint of mockery in his tone. She could also feel Lucas's dislike for him.
Coincidentally, she also had a strong dislike for Leo.
So, Victoria played along perfectly, looking at Leo and nodding slightly as if she didn't know him. "So, you are Master Carter. I've heard so much about you. Meeting you today, you truly live up to your reputation."
Upon hearing this, Leo's handsome face visibly darkened. Even George, who was standing behind him, couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth.
This... Miss Kingsley is provoking his boss.
"Such an unattractive woman can catch Young Master Harper's eye?" Leo said in a low voice.
"Hahaha, beauty is in the eye of the beholder."
"Seems like Young Master Harper's eyesight isn't great. Would you like me to recommend a good eye doctor?"
"After seeing so many ordinary women, I find someone like Victoria more appealing."
"Is she more appealing, or just better at seducing men?"
Leo's handsome features were as cold as ice, and his powerful presence exerted an invisible pressure on Victoria. Despite this, Victoria concealed her anger and chose not to argue with him.
"Hahaha..."
Hearing Leo's words, Lucas threw his head back and laughed. Suddenly, he clutched his chest. "Ugh..." Feeling a wave of nausea, he bent over, ready to vomit. "Ugh, ugh~" After a few dry heaves, he didn't throw up. Instead, he wrapped his arm around Victoria's neck. "Victoria, take me home. I feel awful."
Victoria nodded, "Let's go."
She naturally took his arm and draped it over her shoulder, supporting Lucas as they walked out.
Leo and George stood at the doorway, showing no intention of moving aside as she approached.
The petite woman glared at them with cold eyes. "Mr. Carter, step aside."
A good dog doesn't block the way!
Leo's sharp gaze bore down on Victoria, their eyes locking for a moment. His icy stare radiated a chilling hostility. After a few seconds, Leo stepped aside, moving two steps to the side to make way for them.
"Thank you, Mr. Carter!"
Victoria deliberately raised her voice, her words seemingly polite but dripping with sarcasm.
As her words fell, Lucas mimicked Victoria's tone, "Thank you, Mr. Carter... ugh..."
As Lucas brushed past Leo, he came dangerously close to vomiting on him. The two men then walked away in opposite directions.
Once they disappeared down the hallway of the public restroom, George turned to Leo and asked, "Boss, should I order someone to teach Lucas a lesson?"
Leo narrowed his eyes, a cold glint flashing in his deep gaze. "He's a worthless fool. Lowering myself to his level would be beneath me."
"But—"
George wanted to say more, but Leo had already started walking away. Meanwhile, Victoria was helping Lucas out of Velvet Club. Lucas's subordinates, who had been waiting for him, quickly approached.
"Has the Young Master had too much to drink again?"
"Get him home and make sure he sobers up," Victoria instructed, pushing Lucas towards his men. She then lifted her arm to sniff the alcohol on her clothes, finding the smell so pungent that it made her want to gag.
"Thank you, Miss Kingsley."
"No need to thank me," she replied, waving her hand dismissively as she turned to leave. However, Lucas suddenly grabbed her wrist.
"Does Master Carter know you?" Despite being drunk, he had noticed such a 'small detail'?
Victoria shook her head. "Are you kidding? Leo is like a god in New Orleans. We can only look up to him. There's no way he knows me."
"Hahaha, Victoria's got a point," Lucas laughed.
Lucas tilted his head back and smiled, waving at her before getting into the car. The car started and drove away.
She stood at the entrance for a moment, then turned and walked into the Club. Just as she stepped inside, she was met by George.
"Miss Kingsley, the boss wants to see you."
Victoria shot George an annoyed glance. "Go back and tell Leo that I have nothing to do with him. Who does he think he is, summoning me like I'm at his beck and call? Does he really see himself as the god of New Orleans?"
He is nothing but a heartless jerk. People say even a tiger won't eat its cubs, but Leo had no qualms about getting rid of an unborn child!
"Miss Kingsley, the boss wants to see you," George repeated calmly, his gaze steady.
"Move aside!" Victoria's irritation grew, and she reached behind her waist to grab the stun baton she had hidden there.
"Miss Kingsley, don't make this difficult for yourself."
"I said, move aside!" From the first time she met Leo until now, Victoria had developed nothing but hatred for him. The mere sight of George's arrogant demeanor reminded her of Leo's cold, unfeeling face.
So, seeing George standing there so smugly only fueled her anger. He disgusted her. Holding an electric baton, Victoria pointed it at George, her sharp, cold eyes fixed on him without blinking, filled with anger.
George nearly couldn't resist making a move, but remembering that she was carrying the future heir of the Carter family, he reluctantly stepped aside.
Victoria snorted coldly and walked into the club, continuing her patrol. Unexpectedly, as she passed by private room 888, someone suddenly appeared and yanked her inside, pinning her against the door.
"Leo Carter? Are you crazy? Let go of me!"
Seeing the man standing before her, Victoria was infuriated.
This man was like a persistent ghost.
Leo's large hand gripped her cheeks, his deep, chiseled features filled with frost.
"You came to work at the club just to hook up with rich guys?" Damn woman, she was so desperate that she sought out someone like Lucas, that notorious playboy.
His grip was strong, making her jaw ache, but Victoria's inherent resilience wouldn't let her back down. She furrowed her willow-like brows.
"So what if I am? I like Lucas! What does it have to do with you?" Perhaps driven by a rebellious streak, she 'admitted' to seducing men just to provoke Leo.
"Sleeping with me not long ago and now eager to please another man, how low can you get?"
"Ha."
Victoria couldn't help but let out a mocking laugh.
"Master Carter, we're all adults here. Men and women enjoying each other is perfectly normal. Oh, wait..."
She furrowed her brows, seemingly recalling something, and a mischievous smile played on her red lips.
"A man like Master Carter, who avoids women and needs a little help to get in bed, wouldn't understand, naturally."
She emphasized the words "a little help," enunciating them slowly and clearly, as if mocking Leo's supposed impotence.
Unbeknownst to her, those words were a severe insult and provocation to the man. A flash of fury appeared on Leo's cold, stern face. In the next moment...