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.

to win the first prize. Don’t you

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

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

around her slender waist. “Don’t worry;

close, their warm breaths wafting

spent most of the time looking

and the feeling of looking down on someone

of his chiseled nose and the curve of his slender lips drew a perfect line, resembling a striking oil painting by

handsome,” Christina muttered and blushed

contestants on the stage were unable to continue due to their limited physical

and it seemed that the winner would be

a sudden, a phone rang, and all eyes turned toward the direction of the

It was Nathaniel’s phone.

reached out to

strength to stay suspended on his body, like a

discussing the matter. “How can Mrs. Hadley be

Mr.

the moment. It was a picture–perfect display

choice but to give in, unable to withstand the strain of standing

end, Christina and

woman hopped down excitedly. “We won! I’ll treat you to a

go have fun. I have something to take care of

over to

up with joy as she held the

taking place, but Christina wasn’t interested in them. Instead, she dragged

all, the setting was picturesque, ideal for

snapped away with her camera as Anna struck pose after

need to hire a photographer for the company from now

on my own,” Christina replied

customers would purchase the clothes as long as it was

launching new products, retaining customers, and promotional activities were all

“How’s your assistant doing?”

duo sat on a bench

okay but not as proactive as you were,”

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of enthusiasm in her work. Nevertheless, she had noticed that Shelley enjoyed standing

sketched.