A Crazy Night Novel

Chapter 193 Five Thousand Dollars

Spending long hours in the office would tire anyone out.

It was a rare opportunity to let loose and have some fun. The vibe was lively, as the crowd consisted of young people who knew how to have a good time.

The emcee called out for participants to join in on a game.

“Ms. Steele, shall we play too?” Without waiting for Christina’s response, Shelley pulled her toward the

stage.

“I don’t really want to play,” Christina lamented. She had never been one for large, lively crowds.

However, Shelley wouldn’t take no for an answer. “Come on, let your hair down and enjoy yourself a little.”

The host took the mic and began explaining the rules of the game, “The guys have to pick up their female partners, and whoever drops their partner first loses. The winner gets a grand prize of five thousand dollars!”

The lure of the prize money was irresistible; Christina’s colleagues, who had been hesitant earlier, were now frantically searching for partners.

Soon enough, the pairs of contestants were ready to compete.

There was still one middle–aged finance manager without a partner. Hence, he walked over and asked, “Ms. Steele, shall we team up?”

“Umm, L…” Christina was reluctant to be intimate with a stranger.

It was a difficult choice to make. If she rejected him, she risked hurting his feelings. But if she accepted, she would have to get too close for comfort with a complete stranger.

Just as she was struggling to decide, a tall figure walked up from behind her.

“Sorry, but she’s taken,” the man said.

“My apologies, Mr. Hadley.” The finance manager paled with fear and hurriedly left the stage.

Although the prize money of five thousand dollars was very tempting, offending Nathaniel would be a career–ending move.

Christina blinked her eyes in surprise and asked, “Nathaniel, why are you here?”

“I couldn’t let you hug and cuddle with other men, could I?” Nathaniel snorted.

Just then, the host announced the start of the game.

Christina immediately jumped into Nathaniel’s arms like a cute little bunny. Her legs wrapped around his waist, and her hands curled around his neck.

want to win the first prize. Don’t you dare

The prospect of claiming first place and a cash prize of five thousand dollars is

how seriously Christina was taking the competition for just a

around her slender waist.

wafting in a thin mist that settled

their height difference, Christina spent most of the time looking up at

position placed her higher, and the feeling of looking down on someone

veiled profound and impenetrable eyes. The contour of his chiseled

Christina muttered

several contestants on the stage were unable to continue due to

seemed that the winner

rang, and all eyes turned toward the

It was Nathaniel’s phone.

he reached out to answer the

her strength to stay suspended on his body, like a koala clinging to a

the stage began discussing the matter. “How can Mrs. Hadley

Mr. Hadley’s strong

phones to capture the moment. It was a picture–perfect display

two remaining pairs had no choice but to give in, unable to withstand the strain of standing for nearly half an hour

the end, Christina and Nathaniel emerged

I’ll treat you to a fancy

pat on the head. “You go have fun. I have something

then rushed over to the host

up with joy as she held the envelope

activities taking place, but Christina wasn’t interested in them.

was picturesque, ideal for capturing

camera as Anna

Christina. We don’t need to hire a photographer for the company from now on. You can

my own,” Christina

a designer, she thought customers would purchase the clothes as long as it was

Corporation, she realized that marketing, launching new products, retaining customers, and promotional

“How’s your assistant doing?”

sat on a bench

doing okay but not as proactive

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enthusiasm in her work. Nevertheless, she had noticed that Shelley enjoyed standing quietly behind her and

sketched.