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,

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

shifted her

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

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off guard. A taunting glint entered his eyes as he hatered with Luke tr Strakovski, punctuality suits you Mies Roberts appears

knit. Caught in the conversational exchange between James and Lukas, the

the luminescent star of the

that same time frame, Strakovski Jewelry surged onto the scene, swiftly toppling Ming family's

these titans- the King family and Strakovski Jewelry, with King family invariably relegated to the

populace even coined the moniker "second

rivals for years, lending context to James's apparent aversion

Lukas.

by the knowledge of her affiliation

of titans, with

Lukas pulled her behind him before she could mull them

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

mirthful click of his tongue resonating. "Tsk, you've misconstrued the scenario. It was a mere friendly invitation to Miss Roberts for a

upon her. Her lips pressed in a

"A ritual of drinking eight brandy

sizable, resembling

face, a sudden. disappearance of his smile, as

her with me. Spare me these covert maneuvers. Else, don't be surprised

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