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”

to his fingers. “Appreciating wine is a three–step process. Observing the color, smelling the aroma and tasting it gently &

aware of these things, but never really bothered to

in its aroma. If the wine’s aroma hasn’t fully developed, gently swirl the glass to

raised her glass.

gesture, Callum chuckled and pointed to her fingers holding the glass. “When holding a wine glass, your fingers shouldn’t touch the bowl it

by its bowl. She shrugged “So what?

nonchalance and laughed. “Appreciating wine is an elegant pastime, not downing shots. Sometimes, seemingly insignificant

person’s class”

in indignation. “I insist on

demanding a refill of wine like that. You really are something

I please. I can stand, sit, lie down wine bottle on the table, refilled her

me happy!” Lexi grabbed

childish antics, Callum found her amusing Indeed, 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

I’ve been too

cart full of wine bottles Satisfied Callum dismissed her “Good. You may leave

Lexi and

Let’s play Rock Paper, Scissors Lexi suggested already a little tipsy

Paper, Scissors? Callum echoed

Callum about the ancient game of Rock, Paper, Scissors She stood up, swaying a little, and gave

“Rock, scissors, paper