Adam thought for a while and realized he should not rush things.

If he offended Emmeline, she might leave in a huff despite Lizbeth's requests to stay.

The best way was still to make her drunk and get her to sign off the approval.

If Adam could get her signature, the finance department would not be able to refuse his request.

A grin appeared on his face as he thought of that.

"Liz is right. We rarely get to sit together for a meal. Let's not ruin the mood by talking about business. Why don't we eat and drink to our fill first?"

Adrien was also in on the plan. He lifted his glass and said, "A toast to your recovery, Emma. Bottoms up!"

"That is indeed worth celebrating. I was so worried when you couldn't see. Bottoms up!" Adam said.

"Cheers, Emma!" Lizbeth said.

Emma smiled. She could tell that she was walking into a trap.

I know I can't drink, but that doesn't mean I'm helpless!

go to the bathroom," Emmeline said while slipping a toothpick between her fingers. "I'll drink when I come

it!" Adam gestured a

stood up and went to the bathroom

close to Adam and whispered, "Adam, you'd better not make her pass out. I'll be the first

that too," Lizbeth said with a frown. "Just a couple of drinks

a low voice. "If we acquire the Imperial Palace, we'll be set for life! I'm not going to

thought through this? The Imperial Palace will require a big startup capital, and it'll be a hassle to

have to do is

exchanged glances and

Emmeline went into the bathroom, she poked her stomach

washed her hands and left

lifted her glass and said, "Thank you for your hospitality today.

glass next to her mouth and emptied its contents in

and Adam were shocked. They did not expect Emmeline to drink

their glasses as well, followed by Lizbeth, who

face

never

"Let's eat!"

ignored the trout

that, Emmeline filled everyone's glasses and toasted

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