Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

Chapter 852

In just a few minutes, Finley and his men had completely wiped out every dish on the table. All that was left were scraps and cold broth–not even a bite worth eating

‘Had these guys not eaten in months?‘ Irene cursed them in her head, though she forced a polite smile.

On the other hand, Christina had not touched her utensils. She could not stand any of them except for Finley, and even he was not much better.

One look at the rest of the Hidden Dragons, and it was obvious–they were nothing but brainless thugs, leering at her with disgusting eyes.

Leroy let out an awkward laugh. “Mr. Moore, If the food wasn’t enough, I’ll have the housekeepers whip up some more. Come on, let’s drink instead! Tonight, we’re drinking until we drop!”

Finley smirked. “My boys measure their alcohol in barrels, not glasses. You’re Christina’s little brother, right? I’d hate to see you end up in the hospital.”

Leroy was desperate to get on Finley’s good side, so there was no way he would back down.

He pounded his chest and said, “Come on, Mr. Moore, don’t underestimate me! I might not be a match for you in a fight, but when it comes to drinking? In Jayrodale, I’ve never lost!”

low chuckle. To him, Leroy was nothing more than an eager little lackey–not even worth his time. Still, since he was here to eat at the Stevens mansion, he had to at least play along, so he turned

men said nothing; they just poured the drinks and started

refused to admit defeat, gulping down glass after glass, matching

Finley turned his attention back to Christina and smiled. “Ms. Stevens, why don’t

Mr. Moore,

Dragons over and

his crew to be so crude, spending the whole night stuffing their faces, getting wasted, and throwing around dirty jokes that made her sick to her

this point, she regretted ever listening to Irene and letting these men into

wild beasts–gave

mere mortals. If you won’t even have a drink with me,

liquor across the table and placed it in front of her. He added, “Drink with me, and we’ll talk business. If you refuse, then

even invite me here,

time he finished speaking, his expression had darkened, his tone laced with

was sitting in her home