Well, she could be shy around all those new people. Since it's a business party, she may not know anyone except her husband. She might feel pressured to make small talk and end up being very quiet, just following her husband around like a lost puppy.
She should look for things that she enjoys at the party. If there's good food, focus on that. And if there's music, listen and relax a bit. Also, she can support her husband from a distance and not force herself into conversations she doesn't want to have.
She might be an introvert. Introverts often feel drained in social situations like parties. They prefer quieter, more intimate settings and large parties with lots of strangers can be overwhelming for them.
She could also try to find some leverage against the boss. Maybe dig into his past and find something that he wouldn't want to be made public. Then, she can use this information to negotiate with him and make him stop the blackmail without having to go through legal procedures or involve her husband directly.
The husband should start by having an open and honest conversation. He needs to let his wife know that he is there to listen and support her. He should avoid pressuring her for sex.
This is an unethical and complex situation. But here's a fictional non - explicit story. There was a wife named Lily. She was in a marriage that had lost its spark. She met a man at her workplace who was very charming. She was reluctant at first but gradually got closer to him. Her husband, Mark, noticed the distance growing between them. Eventually, Lily realized her mistake and worked hard to fix her marriage.
One reason could be her loyalty to her husband. She may truly love him and the idea of being unfaithful in such a way goes against her moral and emotional commitment. In many relationships, loyalty is a fundamental value, and she might not want to break that trust.
Maybe the husband's boss has some secrets of the wife and uses them to force her to do things she doesn't want to do. For example, the boss might know about her past mistakes or embarrassing situations and threatens to expose them if she doesn't comply with his demands.
Maybe the wife is planning a surprise party for a friend at the party. And she's worried that if her husband is there, he might accidentally spill the beans. So she firmly doesn't want him at the party.