A Perfect Lie Hides Behind My Billionaire Marriage (reese and hudson)

Chapter 55

gazed at her with a half-smile, saying, "If you don't know how to drink, you can learn. Today, for your first lesson, allow me, your older brother, to teach you!"

His tone carrying a hint of intrigue. "Tear not. The wine is freshly uncorked, as you witnessed. No cause for concern. Once you conquer these eight glasses, your departure is assured. Otherwise, that door will seem an insurmountable feat."

Then, his grip on Reese's arm loosened.

Despite no one holding her, Reese's feet felt anchored, a leaden weight preventing her movement.

She was very sure that if she did not drink, it was impossible for her to rush out of the room under the eyes of so many people.

She met James's gaze earnestly. "Mr. King, can I genuinely leave after finishing this challenge?"

A mischievous grin played upon James's lips. "I've never lied!"

Reese's expression shifted s ubtly. "Very well. I'll take your word for it."

James's eyes glinted momentarily, an enigmatic sensation coursing through him.

Reese's stance remained unwavering as she approached the table, lifting a glass of wine. With a determined tilt, she drained it in a single gulp..

Laughter and cheers erupted within the private enclave, a boisterous celebration of her first sip.

Voices chimed in. "Cheers!"

A spectator even proclaimed, "James, she's got quite the tolerance! She toyed with you, didn't she?"

Yet James's gaze remained trained on Reese, a wordless observation.

glass complete, Reese

second cup when she pinched the third cup when the door of the

shifted her

him as he

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glint entered his eyes as he hatered with Luke tr Strakovski, punctuality suits you Mies Roberts appears to have a

the conversational exchange between James and Lukas, the gene

luminescent star of the jewelry

that same time frame, Strakovski Jewelry surged onto the scene, swiftly toppling

then, every jewelry showcase has transformed into a duel of these titans- the King family and Strakovski Jewelry, with

the moniker "second

two entities had stood as fierce rivals for years, lending context to James's apparent aversion

Lukas.

James's earlier treatment of her was colored by the knowledge of her

with

yet Lukas pulled her behind him before she could

confronted James, standing tall: “James, the intent behind this escapes me. Targeting a designer - is that your

tongue resonating. "Tsk, you've misconstrued the scenario. It was a mere friendly invitation to Miss Roberts for a drink. Should you question her yourself. she'll attest to my innocence. No harm

of James's gaze upon her.

"A ritual

was sizable, resembling a beer bottle in

shifted his gaze to Lukas's face, a sudden. disappearance of his smile, as he said, "Of course it is

with me. Spare me

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and My Billiona