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.

first prize. Don’t you dare let me down!” Christina instructed

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

couldn’t help but smirk at how seriously Christina was taking the competition for

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

wafting in a thin mist

spent most of

and the feeling of looking down on someone

dense brows veiled profound and impenetrable eyes. The contour of his chiseled nose and

Christina muttered

on the stage were unable to continue

a few pairs remained, and it seemed that the winner would

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

It was Nathaniel’s phone.

reached out

had to rely on her strength to stay suspended on his

the stage began discussing the

Mr. Hadley’s strong abdomen

their phones to capture the moment. It was a picture–perfect

to give in, unable to withstand the strain of standing for nearly half an hour with the weight

end, Christina and Nathaniel emerged

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

playful pat on the head. “You go have fun. I have

over to the host to claim the

joy as she held the

but Christina wasn’t interested in them. Instead, she dragged Anna away to take

picturesque, ideal for capturing moments

snapped away with her camera as Anna struck pose after

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

learned it on my own,” Christina replied with

designer, she thought customers would purchase the clothes as long as it was

that marketing, launching new products, retaining customers, and

“How’s your assistant doing?”

sat on a bench and chatted for a

but not as proactive as you

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could manage her tasks effectively, Christina sensed a lack of enthusiasm in her work. Nevertheless, she had noticed that Shelley enjoyed standing quietly

sketched.