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.

smiled faintly.“Vice President Su understands me. Here, you drink this for me,” he said, then coughed

shameless brat! His CEO couldn’t drink; now *he* had to drink. He had no choice. His face reddened with

with Evan. To be safe, he’d brought Su Weili along. Evan

cold shouldn’t drink.” He signaled his

wasn’t playing by anyone’s rules. Steve would 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 have informed me beforehand about bringing guests,” Evan said politely, though

wanted to, but I was afraid you wouldn’t

seized the opportunity.“CEO Jones, please give us another chance regarding the loan. I know recent events have raised

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