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.

for the evening. I promise Mr. Scott will have a good time.” Alex

had made arrangements for the evening, Mr. Scott immediately beamed and drank the whole glass with him. Alex personally escorted Mr. Scott back to his seat, refilled his glass, and didn’t forget

In gratitude, Ellie poured him a glass of warm water.

excused herself to go to the restroom. When she came

for blocking that drink for me just now, Mr. Warren,” Ellie

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

not good at drinking, I can learn other things.” Ellie might not enjoy these occasions, but she wouldn’t shy away

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

pried his fingers off, and pushed open the door

after more than an hour, and Ellie was the

of the

waiting for you at the entrance.” Ellie had seen Alex’s car

back to the company.” Alex said

out of the car in three minutes. Barry didn’t dare to delay a second and immediately asked the driver

Ellie frowned, not