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 dare let me down!” Christina instructed

muscles, we have a sure win. The prospect of claiming first place and a

but smirk at how seriously Christina was taking the competition for

grip around her slender waist. “Don’t worry;

warm breaths wafting in a thin mist that settled on Nathaniel’s

height difference, Christina spent most of the time

her current position placed her higher, and the feeling of looking down

stern face. His dense brows veiled profound and impenetrable eyes. The contour of his chiseled nose and the curve

handsome,” Christina muttered and

on the stage were unable

seemed that

a phone rang, and all eyes turned

It was Nathaniel’s phone.

reached out to

her strength to stay suspended on his

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

Mr. Hadley’s strong

took out their phones to capture the

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

the end, Christina and

I’ll treat you

the head. “You go

over to the host to claim

joy as

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

was picturesque, ideal for capturing moments in

camera as Anna struck pose

don’t need to hire a photographer for the company from now on. You can handle it all,” Anna complimented as she glanced at

learned it on my own,”

would purchase the clothes as long as it was well-

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

“How’s your assistant doing?”

sat on a bench

as proactive as

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her work. Nevertheless, she had noticed that Shelley enjoyed

sketched.