Let Me Stay The Night

As expected of Nathaniel, he can always see through someone at a glance. Christina’s lips curved into a begrudging smile as she asked, “Are you someone worthy of my trust?”

“No one but me is worthy,” came his reply.

Observing how confident he appeared, she could not help thinking he sounded rather convincing.

She handed the flash drive she was holding to him. “This thing is very important to me. You must keep it carefully, okay?”

Her secretive manner made it seem as though she was entrusting him with some top–secret information. Staring at the flash drive in his hand, Nathaniel asked, “What’s in it?”

“Some data. Very important data. I’ll need it when I’m back in Hallsbay. Before I return, however, I’m entrusting it to you. If you lose it, you’ll have to be responsible,” she replied, forcefully transferring her burden to him.

He weighed the small item in his hand, then raised a hand and held her by her chin. “And what about the reward?”

“A reward? How calculative of you,” she scoffed. Why must I give him a reward for keeping such a tiny thing safe? Whatever I can offer are things he has at his fingertips. As for anything that’s not within my means, he can obtain it with just a few words.

“I’m a businessman. I don’t do anything that has no value to it. As he spoke, he passed the flash drive back to her.

She puffed out her cheeks in exasperation. “What reward do you want?”

“I want to sleep with you,” he replied while pointing at the large bed behind her.

That request… seems doable. Without hesitation, Christina handed the flash drive to him again. “Deal. You must keep it safe.”

With that, she finally felt the weight lift from her shoulders and turned to leave.

bottles of good wine. “It’s my brother–in–law’s treat today, so there’s no need to hold back. Drink to

connections. Sweeping her gaze over the table,

Anya had deliberately left the seat next to her empty for Christina. I’ve already told everyone about my plan just now. Everyone will toast Christina one after another, and once she’s drunk, I can

open a couple of bottles of good red wine.” Christina picked up the red wine

She had checked and learned that Nathaniel owned the hotel. That was why she had decided to take advantage of that. “Christina, this

Gazing at Christina with an amused expression, she continued, “Don’t tell

my husband, so he’s willing to pay for whatever I want to eat, drink, or buy. However, you and the others don’t seem to have that sort of connection to him, am I right?” Christina folded her

have nothing to do with him. What right do

Even those who had been

out the chair and sit down. “However, since we’re here on vacation and this is where I grew up, I suppose I’m

laughed as they poured her a drink. The conversation returned to normal after they clinked their glasses, but Anya looked peeved.

teach Anya a lesson so that the latter would not dare to take advantage of the situation again in the future.

cast an icy gaze over the others.

began refilling Christina’s glass while making

you for your hospitality today. Here’s a toast to you. It’s bottoms up for me, but feel free to drink as much as you wish,” one of her colleagues said before tilting their head back and downing the entire

the other party said, she had no choice but to take a sip out

she held a higher position than the others, and they were not at a

last. Although Christine did not drink much each

the nearby resort. Let’s go there together tomorrow. After that, we can come back here for lunch before making our way back downtown. Do you think that’s

rock climbing would be more difficult, she felt it would be beneficial for building physical strength. Hence, she

at the corners of Anya’s lips, but it quickly disappeared, and

“You guys enjoy yourselves.