The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 819:

She waited for his reply, knowing his team was preoccupied. She had tampered with their water, ensuring they would not stay by Ethan’s side, possibly even needing medical attention. She was confident he would accept her feigned concern.

Ethan glanced at his phone, still awaiting Neville. A minute ticked by, and Neville still hadn’t appeared.

Growing concerned, Ethan started toward the restroom, his gait unsteady.

Tina stepped into his path. “Mr. Mitchell, are you alright? You don’t look steady. Let me get you home.”

Though Ethan had drunk heavily, he was far from incapacitated. He recognized Tina’s intentions—she wasn’t the first to try such tactics. With a rough shove, he snapped, “Get lost!”

clearly need someone to look after you. Don’t be so stubborn. You’ve always been kind

at him, Ethan staggered, nearly losing his balance. Tina seized the moment, slipping her arms around his waist, the warm notes of his cologne enveloping her, making her reluctant to release

her hands away. To anyone watching, though, they looked like they

Ethan’s mind remained sharp. He jerked his head aside, dodging her advance, and

clung tighter, saying, “Even when you’re drunk, you’re still so strong. What’s wrong with me holding you? I’m not even upset that you’re coming onto

alcohol slowed Ethan’s reflexes and sapped some of his strength, he was still

lurking at the entrance of another room, who flashed an “OK” signal. Satisfied, she decided to give

people aren’t even around. But if you’re going to be

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had taken. She grinned, impressed. “No wonder you’re an entertainment

with a grimace, he