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

more like it!" Adam gestured

and went to the bathroom outside

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

won't let you do that too," Lizbeth said with a frown. "Just

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

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

you have to do is sit back and wait to collect

glances and

went into the bathroom, she poked her stomach at several spots with

her hands and left

her glass and said, "Thank you for your hospitality today. Bottoms

placed the glass next to her mouth

were shocked. They did

as well, followed by Lizbeth, who did

Her face was not flushed at

never happened

"Let's eat!"

picked up a lobster and ignored the

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