When they arrived at the 9th Mansion, everyone walked in and soon four or five waitresses came over.

The dim lighting and luxurious surroundings brought out the true nature of the men who had been drinking

Manuel was having a whale of a time with a familiar waitress in his arms, teamng her and feeding her drinks. His earlier gentlemanly demeanor was nowhere to be seen.

Emily had never seen anything like this befom. When Charlie and Carson Foster hung out, they would just play cards, chat, and drink. Even with waitresses around, they kept their cool

But she knew that this was the norm for men in the workplace. Even though she didn’t like it, she had to get used to it.

Charlie sat next to a waitress, but due to his composed demeanor, she remained respectful.

As another woman approached, Emily gracefully vacated her seat for her

In the dim ambiance, Charlie’s gaze followed Emily with an icy intensity as she moved away.

Finding a quieter spot, Emily took a seat.

Soon, Colin joined her Smirking, he remarked, “Ms. Sullivan, you seem to handle your drinks well. Do you spend a lot of time with Mr. James?”

I’ve had a few extra drinks tonight, but I’m not a heavy drinker My tolerance is

never leaving hers. Tve recently co-founded a private club. Consider visiting on weekends. I’ll even gift you a lifetime gold membership” Emily moved back coolly.

Sullivan?” Colin locked incredulous. “You’re pulling my leg!”

and

wine on the table. “Meeting Ms. Sullivan is the highlight of my

spoke up, “Colin, did you grab the wrong glass?”

looking at the glass in his hand. He laughed, “Really? There are so many glasses here. Mr. James

to keep things straight. And I

was chilly enough. He looked at Emily and said lightly.

her mind blank for a moment, then she

at the somewhat dazed woman next to him. He spoke politely but coldly, “Could

immediately and

He had been mildly flirtatious, especially given how detached Charlie had seemed toward her. If Emily truly belonged to Charlie,

took a seat beside Charlie, prompting the lady who had

instructed, “Get

wine glass and filled

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