Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 651

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“Jesse, I’d like to propose a toast to you.” Ellie hesitated as she picked up her juice. Though unfamiliar with the nuances of business dinners, she knew that company leaders often brought female companions to liven up the atmosphere.

She knew that Mark brought her here to give her some experience, nothing more. But since the other party had already made the offer, she should respond graciously.

“That won’t do.” Jesse stood up, took two glasses of white liquor, and walked up to Ellie. “There’s no gender distinction in the workplace. We’re having white liquor, so Ms. Thompson shouldn’t be drinking juice.”

Ellie lowered her head, frowning at the glass of white liquor placed in front of her.

“Mr. Scott, I’ll drink this glass for her,” Mark stood up and came over to take the glass, but Mr. Scott stopped him.

He said, “Mr. Grant, you and Mr. Warren have taken several layers of skin off us today, squeezing our profit margin to almost nothing. Don’t tell me we can’t even have a drink with Ms. Thompson.”

Mr. Scott was clearly displeased. Ellie stole herself and picked up the glass.

accompany Mr. Scott? I’ll make arrangements for the evening. I promise Mr. Scott will have a good time.” Alex stood up and clinked glasses with Mr. Scott. “This glass

the whole glass with him. Alex personally escorted Mr. Scott back to

Ellie a discreet look. In gratitude, Ellie poured him a glass of

go to the restroom. When she came out, she saw Alex smoking in the

you for blocking that drink for me just now,

occasion is not suitable for you. Don’t come here again

at drinking, I can learn other things.” Ellie might not enjoy these occasions,

help but worry. Ellie was in a hurry to go back, and as

pried his fingers off, and pushed open the door to the private

and

me back to the company.” At the corner of the corridor, Alex had appeared

Warren, your driver should be waiting for you at the entrance.” Ellie had seen

back to the company.”

ago, Barry, who was at the entrance, received a message from Alex, ordering him to get out of the car in three minutes. Barry didn’t dare

at the entrance.” Ellie frowned, not believing