After Shayla and the others finished singing and dancing, the applause was sparse, more like slaps on the face. The three girls’ cheeks turned red as they hurriedly returned to their seats.
Seeing them retreat to their seats, the crowd laughed and teased them, making their cheeks even hotter.
Areli, however, didn’t join in the mockery. Her gaze held a hint of pity.
Once seated, the three girls lowered their heads, unable to look at the crowd. They looked at Darnell with a sense of grievance. “Mr. Halford…”
Darnell took the opportunity to embrace the three girls. “It’s okay. I think it’s unique and I like it.”
At the same time, he inwardly cursed Eliezer for his underhanded tactics. With one move, he destroyed all the confidence that the three girls had painstakingly built among their colleagues.
After tonight, the three girls would likely become the laughingstock of Spectrum Pharmaceuticals again, and tonight’s banquet would become their nightmare.
Darnell’s gaze towards Eliezer turned cold. Since Brian left, the Python Team had established its footing. It was time to settle accounts with Eliezer and his lackeys.
If he didn’t take some action, it was likely that Nick’s confrontations and incidents similar to the one at tonight’s banquet, where the three women were ridiculed, would keep happening. Eliezer and Roberto would only grow more arrogant and brazen.
“Miss Izzard, Mr. Izzard is calling for you.”
At that moment, Eliezer suddenly asked someone to call Zoey over as if he wanted her to perform on stage.
Zoey didn’t refuse and put down her glass, saying to Darnell, “Wait for me.” She then lifted up her already short skirt and walked towards the stage.
Her alluring figure caught the attention of many men.
“Casey, Shayla, and Bailee sang pretty well.”
Eliezer smirked triumphantly as he achieved one of his intended acts of humiliation. He then called out from the stage, “The dishes will be served in ten minutes.”
“I want my niece Zoey to sing a song for everyone to entertain us. How about it?”
“Great!”
The whole room erupted in cheers. Many people’s gazes were fixed on Zoey on stage. She was stunningly beautiful and extremely attractive.
However, many people were worried that she would make everyone lose their appetite like Casey and the others did.
“If everyone agrees, then it’s settled. I won’t waste any more words.”
Eliezer handed the microphone to Zoey. “Zoey, show them your talent and let everyone cheer for you tonight.”
Zoey smiled sweetly and softly said, “Uncle, don’t worry. I will definitely make everyone excited.”
When Zoey’s words fell, the atmosphere became even hotter. Some people’s eyes seemed to emit sparks of desire. Darnell took a sip of wine and chuckled.
“This woman really knows how to seduce people. Just a few words can ignite their desires.”
Casey pouted and blinked her slightly red eyes. “Are you one of those people?”
Darnell slammed the table. “Don’t talk nonsense! I’m a heartthrob. Only I seduce women. No woman can seduce me!”
The three girls burst into laughter and playfully hit Darnell. Their behavior seemed out of place with the atmosphere in the room, attracting curious looks mixed with disdain from others.
It seemed as if they were saying that after such a poor performance of singing and dancing just now, how could they still have the nerve to be fooling around?
Darnell quickly waved his hand to stop their antics and then looked towards the stage with a serious expression. He wanted to see what tricks Eliezer had up his sleeve.
“This song is dedicated to everyone but especially to a man I just met ten minutes ago but am already starting to have feelings for.”
Zoey’s voice was sweet and gentle as she pointed her finger towards the Python Team’s direction. “Mr. Halford, I like you.”
A wave of shock swept through the crowd, and all eyes turned to Darnell. The three women of the Python Team looked dangerously fierce, and even the usually composed Areli glanced over.
Everyone’s gaze was as sharp as daggers.
Darnell felt a surge of frustration. This woman was ruthless. With just one move, she turned him into the target of all the men from Spectrum Pharmaceuticals.
Suddenly, his stomach was growling. He called over a waiter, whispering a quick request.
At that moment, Zoey had already brought the microphone to her lips, sweet and sultry as she began singing Girls’ Generation’s “Nobody”.
“Honey, you know. It’s you that I want.”
“It’s you that I need. Why can’t you see?”
“I want nobody nobody but you.”
As her voice filled the room, the lively chatter was instantly silenced. Even the waiters froze mid-step. Everyone seemed captivated, and the three women were left slightly agape.
Despite their dislike for Zoey, there was no denying her voice was enchanting and sweet, with an adorable, cat-like quality that held everyone in thrall.
Even Areli looked over with a complex expression on her face. It seemed that she hadn’t expected her singing voice to be so beautiful or her movements so seductive.
Everyone listened mesmerized, falling into a trance-like state.
The stage was dazzlingly beautiful and sexy, making Zoey the center of attention.
Especially when watching her sway her hips in that flowing black dress, many men loosened their collars as they exhaled heavily.
Zoey locked eyes with the Python Team’s table while pointing at Darnell seductively with her red lips.
“I want nobody nobody but you.”
Areli looked over with mixed emotions, but suddenly, a smile flickered across her face.
In her line of sight, Darnell wasn’t paying attention to the song at all. He was devouring a drumstick as if Zoey’s performance couldn’t compare to enjoying food.
Zoey clearly noticed Darnell’s actions. Her sweet smile became somewhat stiff as a glint of anger flashed in her eyes. This man was truly despicable.
The song ended quickly and applause filled the room. Many people shouted, “Beauty, sing another one!”
Eliezer rushed onto the stage and shouted to the crowd, “How was it? Did everyone enjoy it?”
“It was great!”
“Which is better, Zoey’s singing or the earlier performance?”
“Zoey is better!”
“Is she sexy?”
“Very sexy!”
“Do you want another song?”
“Yes!”
Despite receiving affirmation and cheers from everyone, Eliezer slyly smiled. “I’m sorry, but no more songs for now. Zoey needs to take care of her voice. Singing one song is fine, but singing two songs wouldn’t be good for her throat.”
“But even if she doesn’t sing anymore, anyone else here can sing! Since we’re all having fun together, I’ll be generous.”
“I personally offer a reward of 100 thousand dollars.”
“Whoever sings better than Zoey will receive 100 thousand dollars as a prize. Whoever thinks they can do it can come up on stage. It doesn’t matter if they don’t sing well. We’re just here to have fun.”
Eliezer took out a check on the spot and wrote it swiftly. “Are there any volunteers?”
The whole room fell silent for a moment before erupting into laughter and shouts.
“Mr. Izzard, you must be joking! Who could sing better than Miss Izzard? Her singing was so good that she could release an album!”
“That’s right! She could win first place on Westergold’s Idol. We salespeople can’t compare!”
“We can just shout a few lines at clients. We can’t reach this high level! We don’t want to embarrass ourselves like the performance from the Python Team.”
Eliezer laughed heartily while tucking away the check. “I wanted to give you money, but it seems I can’t give it away. What a shame.”
Roberto swayed his wine glass and shouted loudly, “Maybe everyone thinks 100 thousand is too little. Mr. Izzard can raise it higher.”
Laughter filled the room again as Areli remained calm. Eliezer joined in with Roberto’s laughter. “Then how about 300 thousand?”
“Forget it. Even if I offer 1 million, no one would dare to challenge that.”
He tucked away the check into his pocket. “Zoey’s level is unmatched.”
“One million?”
Just then, a voice rang out. “I’ll do it!”
Eliezer instinctively looked up. “Who?”
“A brave volunteer!”
Darnell stood tall with his head held high.