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

Adam

to the bathroom outside of

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

Lizbeth said with

idiots?" Adam said in a low voice. "If we acquire the Imperial Palace,

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

to me. All you have to do is sit back

and Lizbeth exchanged glances and

she poked her stomach at several spots

she washed her hands

and said, "Thank you

the glass next to her mouth and emptied its

shocked. They did not

well,

composed. Her face was

never

"Let's eat!"

ignored the trout that Adam handed to

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