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.

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

for the evening, Mr. Scott immediately beamed and drank the whole glass with him. Alex personally escorted Mr. Scott back to his seat, refilled

a discreet look. In gratitude, Ellie poured

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

blocking that drink for me just now,

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

other things.” Ellie might not enjoy these occasions, but she wouldn’t shy away if necessary.

couldn’t help but worry. Ellie was in a hurry to go back, and as she passed by Alex, his slender fingers hooked onto

off, and pushed

after more than an hour, and Ellie

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

be waiting for you at the entrance.” Ellie had seen Alex’s car when she arrived, with the driver and Barry

back to the company.” Alex said matter–of–factly.

from Alex, ordering him to get out of the car in three minutes. Barry didn’t dare

at the entrance.” Ellie frowned, not believing a word he