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

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

instinctively shifted

an aura of aloof indifference enveloping him as he entered,

Hides

Code 55

Luke tr Strakovski, punctuality suits you Mies Roberts appears

knit. Caught in the conversational exchange

luminescent star of the jewelry realm had

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

has transformed into a duel of these titans- the

coined the moniker "second in jewelry" for

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

Lukas.

of her was colored by the knowledge of her affiliation with Lukas's

with bystanders, swept

Lukas pulled her behind him before she could mull

the intent behind this escapes me. Targeting a designer - is that your notion of

a mere friendly invitation to Miss Roberts for a drink. Should you question her yourself. she'll attest to my innocence. No harm

James's gaze upon her. Her lips pressed

aura. "A ritual of drinking eight brandy glasses? Since

vessel was sizable, resembling a beer

sudden. disappearance of his smile, as he said, "Of course it is my rule, what's the matter, Mr.

her with me. Spare me these covert maneuvers. Else,

& Perfect

and My Billiona