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.

of good wine. “It’s my brother–in–law’s treat

her powerful connections. Sweeping her gaze over the table, she saw that everything on it

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 use that opportunity to

picked up the red wine and glanced at it. A bottle

to take advantage of that. “Christina, this is Nathaniel’s hotel. All you have to do

Gazing at Christina with an amused expression, she continued, “Don’t tell me you dare not make the call

pay for whatever I want to eat, drink, or buy. However, you and the others don’t seem to have

want. However, these people have nothing to do with him. What right do they have to suggest something so ridiculous?

a hush fell over the group. Even those who had

this is where I grew up, I suppose I’m considered the host. Hence, this meal

considerably. The other colleagues laughed as they poured her a drink. The conversation returned to normal after they clinked

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

an icy gaze over

refilling Christina’s glass while making ingratiating

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

the other party said, she had no choice

the others, and they were not at a social dinner, she had no

others were each more enthusiastic than the last. Although Christine did not drink much each time,

almost right, Anya finally said, “There’s rock climbing available at 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 a good idea,

would be more difficult, she felt it would be beneficial for building physical strength. Hence, she replied, “Okay. That’s decided, then.”

disappeared, and almost no one noticed it. “Why don’t

up abruptly. “You guys enjoy yourselves. I’ll be