Chapter 1296

When they arrived at the 9th Mansion, everyone walked in and soon four or five waitresses came over.

The dim lighting and luxurious surroundings brought out the true nature of the men who had been drinking

Manuel was having a whale of a time with a familiar waitress in his arms, teamng her and feeding her drinks. His earlier gentlemanly demeanor was nowhere to be

seen.

Emily had never seen anything like this befom. When Charlie and Carson Foster hung out, they would just play cards, chat, and drink. Even with waitresses around, they kept their cool

But she knew that this was the norm for men in the workplace. Even though she didn’t like it, she had to get used to it.

Charlie sat next to a waitress, but due to his composed demeanor, she remained respectful.

As another woman approached, Emily gracefully vacated her seat for her

In the dim ambiance, Charlie’s gaze followed Emily with an icy intensity as she moved away.

Finding a quieter spot, Emily took a seat.

remarked, “Ms. Sullivan, you seem to handle your drinks well. Do you spend

just finalized a business deal, so he’s in high spirits. I’ve had a few extra drinks tonight, but I’m not a

the comer of his mouth twitching with amusement. “You’re being too modest, Ms. Sullivan!” His arm casually draped behind her on the couch, his gaze never leaving hers. Tve recently co-founded a private club. Consider visiting on weekends. I’ll even gift you a lifetime gold membership” Emily moved back coolly. The alcohol in her stomach stirred and she felt a bit dizzy, but she managed to respond, “Thanks, Colin, but I don’t think I’ll need it. I have to take care of my

locked

and didn’t explain.

table. “Meeting Ms. Sullivan is the highlight of my day. Let’s drink to that.”

spoke up, “Colin, did

looking at the glass in his hand. He laughed, “Really? There are so many glasses

to keep things straight. And I

but it was chilly enough. He looked at

mind blank for a moment, then she

woman next to him. He spoke politely but coldly, “Could

woman stood up immediately and gave her seat

gauging his reaction. He was fond of Emily’s graceful yet vivacious demeanor. He had been mildly flirtatious, especially given how detached Charlie had seemed toward her. If Emily truly belonged to Charlie,

who

instructed, “Get me a

took a fresh wine glass and

drunkenness as he kept staring at her. He

widened in surprise. She gritted her teeth and asked, “Are

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