I Love You, Miss Genius

"One of my business partners gave me this fine bottle of wine. We wouldn't have a chance to drink it under normal circumstances, so I thought tonight was a perfect opportunity." "Are you sure about that?" Bonnie was skeptical.

"Of course I am. Why would I be plotting anything?" Ivor said matter-of-factly.

Instead of responding, Bonnie snorted lightly. Although she trusted him, she would be lying if she wholeheartedly believed his story. After all, he had tried to fool her one too many times. She had to be vigilant around him.

"Hurry and eat the steak. The texture will change if it gets too cold," Ivor said as he proceeded to pour more red wine into her glass.

Bonnie silently watched as he did that. Then, she sipped the wine, thinking, 'It's strong, but it won't make me pass out. I guess I'll wait and see what he plans to do.'

Ivor noticed her deliberate stare and could not help but chuckle. "Why are you staring at me? Do you have something to say?"

She shook her head. "Nuh-uh."

Ivor glanced sideways at the wine bottle and realized it was already half empty. Then, he looked at her and asked, "Should we finish the wine? Otherwise, it'll be a waste." "Sure, why not?" Bonnie did not find his words suspicious.

'Since I'm not in a hurry, I'll wait and see what he has planned.'

with hers.

Ivor." Bonnie

the whole bottle. Bonnie began to feel dizzy

drunk already? I can't let this go on. I have to get up

stood up. However, she snagged the tablecloth and spilled everything

Crash!

she swiftly backed off

glasses fell to the floor, she was not

el.

from the dishes spilled on her

and pulled Bonnie back, asking,

head. “I'm all right. Still, I almost flipped the freaking table and ruined everything you worked so

laughed and brushed

the rest fell on the floor. What matters most is that

It's hard to control how I move."