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!

while slipping a toothpick between her fingers. "I'll drink when I come

more like it!" Adam

the bathroom outside

"Adam, you'd better not make her pass out. I'll be the

too," Lizbeth said with a

both idiots?" Adam said in a low voice. "If we acquire the Imperial Palace, we'll be set for

sure you've thought through this? The Imperial Palace will require a big startup capital, and it'll be a hassle to operate," Adrien

it to me. All you have to do is sit back and wait to collect dividends!" Adam said

glances and did not say

into the bathroom, she poked her stomach at several spots with the

her hands and left the

returning to the room, she lifted her glass and said,

to her mouth and emptied its

did not expect Emmeline to

from their glasses as well,

Her face was not flushed

never happened

"Let's eat!"

lobster and ignored the trout

filled everyone's glasses and toasted

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