Chapter 175 Threaten

Christina blinked. I would like that.

Let’s go, then.Nathaniel said.

Noticing the exchange, Sebastian felt a tinge of admiration.

Mr. Hadley did not want to go just a second ago. A mere word from Mrs. Hadley was sufficient to change his mind. Nobody spoils their wife as he does.

Madison, too, managed to deduce the reason. I’ll make the reservations,” she said with a small smile.

Later that evening, the four of them were seated in a private room.

The table was filled with various delicacies, many of which Christina had never seen before.

Curious about the new, unfamiliar food, she ate most of it.

Halfway through, Madison ordered the manager to open a bottle of red wine. You must try the wine. here, Mrs. Hadley. It’s sweet and tangy.

She poured Christina a glass as she spoke.

Although she was not particularly fond of drinking, Christina did not decline the offer. After a few sips, she found it delectable.

Madison poured her another glass, smiling as she did so. You must not drink very often, Mrs. Hadley.

Almost never,” Christina admitted.

Madison smirked. One who does not drink often will behave most interestingly when drunk.

Suddenly, she was seized by an impulse to see Christina drunk.

After several glasses, Christina began to feel dizzy.

Intoxication by wines of that nature would start off slow as the aftereffects built up into a powerful kick.

She sipped less than half of another glass, then handed Nathaniel the rest. I can’t drinkhicanymore.

soft. Her ruddy cheeks were puffed up, and her large eyes were slightly red.

from her and set it aside. “That’s enough for tonight.”

was worried for her, as it had

toward the door. “I’m going to the ladies‘

worried, Nathaniel ordered a female server to accompany her. Then, he turned to Sebastian. “Get the

bill.

said Sebastian before

two people were left in

gazed at Nathaniel. She was unable to discern any emotion in his glacial features.

downed her glass and, mustering her courage, stood

woman of about twenty–five. Her consistent self–care and

to stand beside Nathaniel as his equal, given what she had to offer.

Her voice lost some of the professionalism it had in the office and instead sounded meek like Christina’s. “I’m feeling a little dizzy after the drinks.

moved

will send you,” Nathaniel replied

consummate professional,

was disappointed. I could not have hinted any less subtly, yet

your success will need a woman who helps you instead of one who burdens you for everything,

take his legacy to greater heights. Why would he

chiseled features remained cold and unmoving. “I like her, and that’s all that matters.”

doesn’t matter how capable she is or what she looks like.

the cold and handsome face. Just like that, he rejected all of my love in the cruelest manner. There is nothing more I want than to leap into his arms, kiss him, and tell him I love him, but I cannot. Another mistake and I’ll be out of the position by his side for as long as I

returned that moment.

quite drunk. She could not

ungraciously into Nathaniel’s arms. The fall made her even

fists, she pounded his chest and grumbled, “What are your muscles made

gazed at the demure woman in his arms and caressed her hair.

he picked Christina up and

Her heart seared painfully as if it

her phone rang.

“Didn’t I tell you

face. “Christina found out

swollen. It pained her to even

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