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!

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

more like it!" Adam

and went to the bathroom outside

you'd better not make her pass out.

that too," Lizbeth said with a frown. "Just

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

will require a big startup capital,

is sit back and wait

and Lizbeth exchanged glances and did not

she poked her stomach at several spots

hands and

lifted her glass and said, "Thank you for your

placed the glass next to her mouth and

shocked. They did not expect Emmeline

drank from their glasses as well, followed by Lizbeth, who

Her face was

had never happened

"Let's eat!"

picked up a lobster and ignored the trout that Adam

everyone's glasses and toasted

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