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.

have a good time.” Alex

glass with him. Alex personally escorted Mr. Scott back to his seat, refilled his glass, and didn’t forget

gave Ellie a discreet look. In gratitude, Ellie poured him a

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

for me just now, Mr. Warren,” Ellie said

suitable for you. Don’t come here again in the future.” Alex extinguished

no gender in the workplace. I’m just not good at drinking, I can learn other things.” Ellie might not enjoy these occasions, but she wouldn’t shy away if necessary.

both out here, leaving Mark alone to deal with them. She couldn’t help but worry. Ellie was in a hurry to go back, and as she passed

glance, pried his fingers off, and

than an hour, and Ellie was the last to leave the private

drank. Take me back to the company.” At the corner of the corridor,

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

already went back to the company.”

received a message from Alex, ordering him to get out of the car in three

talk at the entrance.” Ellie frowned, not believing a