The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 275

Lexi fumbled for words, acutely embarrassed by her previous hysterical cry for help that echoed in the room. That was a real face palm moment!

Meanwhile, Callum had been choosing wine in his cellar when he stumbled upon a long–cherished bottle of red wine. He instantly thought of Lexi, believing the sweet, fruity wine would be to her liking. So he brought the bottle up to share

Callum uncorked the bottle with an elegant twist, letting its rich, sweet aroma fill the room.

“Sweetheart, this is a special wine from my private collection perfect for ladies. I thought I’d bring it up to share with you,” he said, pouring the ruby liquid into a delicate wine glass, twirling it gently to aerate the wine befom handing it over to Lexi

Lexi shook her head T I don’t drink *

Truth be told, Lexi could hold her liquor given it was sweet enough. But she didn’t want to drink anything from Callum

Why? Because the last time she drank, she ended up under him

Seeing Lexis evasive gaze, Callum knew what she was thinking. He reassured her “Darling, this wine won’t get you drunk. And I promise, there’s nothing poisonous in it.”

Hearing his words, Lexi felt a surge of defiance. She wasn’t going to let him think less of her. She grabbed the glass, threw her head back, and downed the wine. To her surprise, the wine was indeed delicious–nch and sweet with a tantalizing fruitiness. Very refreshing!

“Mmm, this is really good wine!” Lex couldn’t help but praise.

Callum nodded approvingly and refilled her glass 1 told you it’s good. But remember, fine wine is to be savored, not gulped down”

his glass, guiding Lex’s eyes to his fingers. “Appreciating wine is a three–step process. Observing the color, smelling the aroma and tasting it

of these things,

a wine’s value lies in its aroma. If the wine’s aroma

her glass. “I know

pointed to her fingers holding the glass. “When holding a wine glass, your fingers shouldn’t touch the bowl it not only maintains the aesthetics but also

Lexi realize she was holding the glass by its bowl. She shrugged “So what? This is how

wine is an elegant pastime, not downing

person’s class”

cheeks in indignation.

amusement. Tve never heard of anyone demanding a refill of wine like that. You

bottle is made to be drunk. I’ll drink how I please. I can stand, sit, lie down wine bottle on the table, refilled her glass to the brim, and downed it in one

makes me happy!”

no matter how expensive something was, it was meant for enjoyment. Why would he fuss over the rules? Whether you preferred to chug or sip wine, as long as you were happy, that

right I’ve been too

wine

Rita left, Lexi and Callum were alone again

play Rock Paper, Scissors Lexi suggested already a little

Scissors? Callum echoed puzzled

was time to enlighten Callum about the ancient game of Rock, Paper, Scissors She stood up, swaying a little, and gave him a

“Rock, scissors, paper