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.

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

her and set it aside.

had downed the wine as if it were grape juice. He was worried for her, as it had only taken three glasses

door. “I’m going to the ladies‘ room.”

accompany

bill.

away,” said Sebastian

only two people were left in

was unable to discern any

and, mustering her

of about twenty–five. Her consistent self–care and training regimes

beside Nathaniel as his

in the office and instead sounded meek like

Madison had moved to a

will send you,” Nathaniel replied

casual meal, Sebastian, the consummate professional, never drank on the

any less subtly, yet Nathaniel

success will need a woman who helps you instead

Nathaniel with all the assistance he needs to take his legacy to greater heights. Why would he lower himself for Christina, who doesn’t know a damn thing, than

cold and unmoving. “I like her, and that’s all

capable she is or what

at 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

that moment.

was quite drunk. She could not even walk

a short stumble, she fell ungraciously into Nathaniel’s arms.

fists, she pounded his chest and grumbled, “What are your muscles made of? Steel? They hurt like

and

Christina up

the pair depart, her gaze filled with envy. Her heart seared

her phone rang.

“Didn’t I tell you to never call

face. “Christina found out what we did.

swollen. It pained her to even

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