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?"

Coen's expression soured instantly. He scowled at her. "Linsey, are you trying to make me look

but let's not forget that she only gave

deepened

over the rim. "Fine," he spat.

Cynthia an icy glare. "Coen, that's not what I meant at

picked up the glass and, gritting her teeth, downed the fiery

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

alcohol completely clouded her senses, Linsey

right. She really

satisfied with her compliance and didn't push her to drink

was the department's top designer, and even

Come Join

later,

stood up and addressed the group. "Alright, everyone, enjoy the rest of your evening.

come up,

the atmosphere instantly shifted. The tension dissipated, replaced

the boss is gone, let's

bill before the dinner ends?" another voice chimed in. "Was he

menu?"

Someone else

grew heavy with the pungent aroma of

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