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.

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

claiming first place

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

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

warm breaths wafting in a thin mist that settled

height difference, Christina spent most of the

her higher, and the feeling of looking down on

cold and stern face. His dense brows veiled profound and impenetrable eyes. The contour of his

handsome,” Christina muttered

on the stage were unable

few pairs remained, and it seemed that the

rang, and all eyes turned toward the direction

It was Nathaniel’s phone.

out to answer

stay suspended on his body, like a koala clinging to

began discussing the matter. “How

Mr. Hadley’s strong abdomen

to capture the

to give in, unable to withstand the strain of

end, Christina and

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

playful pat on the head. “You go

over to the

up with joy as she held the

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

the setting was picturesque, ideal for capturing moments in

away with her camera as Anna struck pose after

to hire a photographer for the company from

learned it on my own,” Christina replied with

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

Corporation, she realized that marketing, launching new products, retaining customers, and

“How’s your assistant doing?”

on a bench

but not as proactive as you

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

sketched.