Chapter 174

Chapter 174 Come Join Me For A Drink!

Linsey burst into laughter again.

It was a strange but pleasant feeling-being around Collin, even just talking to him, always seemed to lift her spirits.

"Well," she said, finally composing herself. "I should probably head back inside. It's not cool to keep my colleagues waiting"

"Go ahead," Collin replied with a nod. He waited until Linsey ended the call before setting his phone aside.

By the time Linsey returned to the private room, her colleagues had already started eating

Coen spotted her the moment she walked in and waved her over. "Linsey! Come join me for a drink!"

The pungent smell of alcohol wafted towards Linsey as she sat down.

She had only been gone for a few minutes-how much had Coen managed to guzzle down in that short time?

"Linsey, my dear," Coen slurred, a wide grin plastered across his face as he handed a glass of wine to Linsey. "We owe it all

to you for snagging Anthea's deal. This one's for you!"

Linsey eyed the brimming glass, Collin's earlier warning echoing in her mind. "Coen, I don't really drink. Do you mind if I

pass?"

at

have landed Anthea's deal, but let's not forget that she only gave us another shot because of

scowl deepened at

down on the table, the liquor sloshing over the rim. "Fine," he spat. "If our precious star designer can't handle a little drink, then forget

shot Cynthia an icy glare. "Coen, that's not what

and, gritting her teeth, downed the

throat, and a wave of dizziness washed over her. The room started

moment before the alcohol completely clouded her

realization. Collin was right. She really couldn't hold

with her compliance and didn't push her to drink

Linsey was the department's top designer, and even he had to

Come Join

while later,

addressed the group. "Alright,

care of. Something's come up, so I have to head

instantly shifted. The tension

boss is gone, let's really

he paid the bill before the dinner ends?" another voice

menu?"

Someone

private room grew

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