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!

go to the bathroom," Emmeline said while slipping a toothpick between her fingers. "I'll drink

it!" Adam gestured a thumbs-up at

and went to the bathroom

"Adam, you'd better not make her pass out. I'll be

you do that too," Lizbeth said with a frown. "Just a couple of

idiots?" Adam said in a low voice. "If we acquire the Imperial Palace, we'll be set for life! I'm not going to fail at

sure you've thought through this? The Imperial Palace will require a big startup capital, and it'll be a hassle to

you have to do is sit back and wait to collect dividends!"

exchanged glances and did

poked her stomach at several spots

she washed her hands and left the

room, she lifted her glass and said, "Thank

the glass next to her mouth and

did

drank from their glasses as well, followed by

Her face was not

had never

"Let's eat!"

picked up a lobster and ignored the trout that Adam handed

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