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.

her first glass complete, Reese poised for

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

shifted her

enveloping him as he entered, each step ushering in an

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hatered with Luke tr Strakovski, punctuality suits you Mies Roberts

the conversational exchange between James

years ago, the luminescent star of the jewelry realm had

frame, Strakovski Jewelry surged onto

of these titans- the King family

populace even coined the moniker "second in

entities had stood as fierce rivals for years, lending context

Lukas.

of her was colored by the knowledge of

of titans, with bystanders, swept into

thoughts whirled, yet Lukas pulled her behind him before she could mull them

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

resonating. "Tsk, you've misconstrued the scenario. It was a mere friendly invitation to Miss Roberts for a drink. Should you question

felt the weight of James's gaze upon her. Her

table, a glacial intensity engulfing his aura. "A ritual of drinking eight

vessel was sizable, resembling

shifted his gaze to Lukas's face, a sudden. disappearance of his smile, as he said, "Of course it is my rule, what's the matter, Mr.

taking her with me. Spare me these covert maneuvers. Else, don't be surprised if my response lacks

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