Chapter 131

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I stood up, smiling.“The CEO has a cold; he can’t drink. I’ll drink for him.” I reached for the glass. Just as it touched my lips, a slender hand took it.“No need. Sit down.” The voice was calm, yet subtly protective. Evan put the glass back on the table. The room fell silent. Julian’s knuckles were white on his glass. Others had various expressions–knowing smiles, furrowed brows, or pretended ignorance. I was dazed. I sat back down; I didn’t understand his intention yet… but I would comply.

“The CEO is quite the gentleman,” Su Weili quipped, implying that Evan had disrespected Yuan Xinjiang for a woman–even the chairman would be given some leeway.

faintly.“Vice President Su understands me. Here, you

His CEO couldn’t drink; now *he* had to drink. He had no choice.

talked privately; Yuan Xinjiang offered to set up a meeting with Evan. To be safe, he’d brought Su Weili along. Evan was clearly ignoring everyone. Was he truly captivated by me? This level of

Xinjiang laughed, easing the tension.“Someone with a cold shouldn’t drink.” He signaled his secretary

eventually retire; Jones Group would be Evan’s. Offending him wouldn’t be wise. He’d helped Caffrey arrange this meeting to show favor to the Crowes and understand Evan.“You should

to, but I was afraid you wouldn’t come. Mr. Crowe

regarding the loan. I know recent events have raised concerns, but I assure you, they won’t affect

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