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.

the first prize. Don’t you dare

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

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

slender waist. “Don’t worry; we won’t

their warm breaths wafting in a

spent most of the time

her higher, and the feeling of looking down

profound and impenetrable eyes. The contour of his chiseled nose and the curve of his

handsome,” Christina muttered

unable to continue due to

seemed that the winner would be

a phone rang, and all eyes turned

It was Nathaniel’s phone.

hesitation, he reached out to

had to rely on her strength to stay suspended on

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

to Mr. Hadley’s strong

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

but to give in, unable to withstand the strain of standing for nearly

Christina

down excitedly. “We won! I’ll treat you to a fancy dinner

pat on the head. “You go

She then rushed over to the host to claim the

face lit up with joy as she held the envelope in

were still more activities taking place, but Christina wasn’t interested in them. Instead, she

was picturesque, ideal

camera as

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

learned it on my own,”

thought customers would purchase the clothes as long as it was

new products, retaining customers, and promotional activities were all important in

“How’s your assistant doing?”

a bench and chatted

not as proactive as you

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sensed a lack of enthusiasm in her work. Nevertheless, she had noticed

sketched.