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.

complete, Reese poised

she pinched the third cup when the door of the private room was suddenly

shifted

stood Lukas, an aura of aloof indifference enveloping him as he entered, each step ushering

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with Luke tr Strakovski, punctuality suits you

conversational exchange

luminescent star of the jewelry

onto the scene, swiftly toppling Ming family's reign in

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

coined the moniker

entities had stood as fierce rivals for years, lending context to

Lukas.

treatment of her was colored by the knowledge of her affiliation

clash of titans, with bystanders, swept into

pulled her behind him before she

tall: “James, the intent behind this escapes me. Targeting a

a mere friendly invitation to Miss

the weight of James's gaze upon her. Her lips pressed in a

intensity engulfing his aura. "A ritual of drinking eight brandy glasses? Since when did that become

vessel was sizable, resembling a beer bottle

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

"I'm taking her with me. Spare me these covert maneuvers. Else, don't

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