Gabrielle quickly responded, “Whatever Mr. James is having, I’m in!”

“Ready to rumble, huh?” Charlie chuckled, glancing at Carson, “Grab a few pint glasses, and fill ’em up for Ms. Gabrielle.”

Carson and the gang, always eager for some excitement, fetched three pint glasses, each capable of holding a good ten ounces of liquor, and filled them to the brim, placing them before Gabrielle.

Charlie raised an eyebrow at her, “Go on then, show me how sincere Ms. Gabrielle really is!”

Gabrielle offered a sheepish grin, “You’re joking, right Mr. James?”

Carson chimed in, “Didn’t you just say you’d keep up no matter what? Or were you just pulling our leg?”

Aside from Jonathan, all the men spoke in low, gentle tones, their eyes twinkling with mirth, sending involuntary thrills through her, making it hard for Gabrielle to gauge their true feelings.

In desperation, Gabrielle sought out Magdalen, who merely curled her lips in a faint sneer, “Can’t handle it?”

Not wanting to lose face in front of J City’s renowned bachelors, Gabrielle lifted the glass and tipped it back, downing the drink in one go.

Three pint glasses amounting to nearly a whole bottle, Gabrielle drank it all.

woman, consuming so much liquor was pitiful, but none of the onlookers showed any sign of pity, watching

either, just watched

a round of applause, “Ms.

were bloodshot, her head spinning, barely holding herself

indifferently, “Learn your lesson. Don’t try to show

mind fuzzy, just stared blankly

to take

herself. Don’t let her ruin

hand, “Come find me

along, “Ella’s with me today. I’ll hand

smile in her

joined Morrison’s parents to toast Old

visit Old Mr. Jarvis. Estelle’s gaze swept over

and entered the

among the elders, Magdalen followed Morrison in toasting, her demeanor now

asked Estelle, “Have you eaten anything? Don’t

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