Let Me Stay The Night

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.

prize. Don’t you dare

muscles, we have a sure win. The prospect of claiming first place and a cash prize of five thousand dollars is simply exhilarating!

smirk at how seriously Christina was taking the competition for just a few

slender

wafting in a thin mist

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

and the feeling of looking down on

stern face. His dense brows veiled profound and impenetrable eyes. The contour of his chiseled nose and the curve of his slender lips drew a perfect line, resembling a striking

handsome,” Christina muttered and blushed

on the stage were unable

remained, and it seemed that the winner would be

rang, and all eyes turned toward

It was Nathaniel’s phone.

out to answer

had to rely on her strength to stay suspended on his

the stage began discussing the

all thanks to Mr. Hadley’s

capture the moment. It was

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

Christina and Nathaniel

I’ll treat

go have fun. I have something to take care of

over to the host

with joy as she held the envelope in her

taking place, but Christina wasn’t interested

was picturesque, ideal for capturing moments in

camera as Anna struck pose after

to hire a photographer for the company from now on. You can handle it all,” Anna complimented as she glanced at

just learned it on my own,” Christina replied

she was a designer, she thought customers would purchase

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

“How’s your assistant doing?”

sat on a bench and chatted for

not as proactive as you were,” Christina

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work. Nevertheless, she had noticed that Shelley enjoyed standing quietly behind

sketched.