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 let me down!”

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

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

his grip around her slender

stood close, their warm breaths wafting in a

height difference, Christina spent most

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

the opportunity to stare closely at Nathaniel’s cold and 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 oil painting by a skilled

muttered and blushed

several contestants on the stage were unable to continue due to their

seemed

of a sudden, a phone rang, and all eyes turned

It was Nathaniel’s phone.

hesitation, he reached out

rely on her strength to stay suspended

the stage began discussing the matter. “How

thanks to Mr. Hadley’s strong

out their phones to capture the moment. It was a

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

end, Christina and Nathaniel

down excitedly. “We won! I’ll

go have fun. I have

She then rushed over to the host

up with joy as she

still more activities taking place, but Christina wasn’t interested

all, the setting was picturesque, ideal for capturing moments

away with her camera as Anna struck pose after

company from now

learned it on my own,”

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

that marketing, launching new products, retaining customers, and promotional activities were

“How’s your assistant doing?”

a bench and chatted for a

doing okay but not as proactive as you were,”

V

sensed a lack of enthusiasm in her work. Nevertheless, she had noticed that Shelley enjoyed standing quietly behind her

sketched.