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?”

and I just finalized a business deal, so he’s in high spirits. I’ve

being too modest, Ms. Sullivan!” His arm casually draped behind her on the couch, his gaze never leaving hers. Tve recently co-founded a private club. Consider visiting on weekends. I’ll even gift you a lifetime gold membership” Emily

Ms. Sullivan?” Colin locked incredulous. “You’re

just smiled and didn’t explain.

for a glass of wine on the table. “Meeting Ms. Sullivan is the highlight of

did you

in his hand. He laughed, “Really? There are so many glasses here. Mr. James can just

straight. And I don’t like people touching

was chilly enough. He

eyes, her mind blank for a

somewhat dazed woman next to him. He spoke politely but coldly,

stood up immediately and gave her seat to

of Emily’s graceful yet vivacious demeanor. He had been mildly flirtatious, especially given how detached Charlie had seemed toward her. If Emily truly belonged to Charlie, Colin

who had

instructed, “Get me a

wine glass and filled it halfway for him.

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