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.

good wine. “It’s my brother–in–law’s treat today, so there’s no need to hold back. Drink to your heart’s content.”

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

just now. Everyone will toast Christina

a couple of bottles of good red wine.” Christina picked up the red wine and glanced at it. A bottle would set one back several

hotel. That was why she had decided to take advantage of that. “Christina, this is Nathaniel’s hotel. All you have to do is tell him to foot the bill for this meal.”

“Don’t tell me you dare not make the

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

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

those who had

I grew up, I suppose I’m considered the host. Hence, this meal is on me. Let’s all enjoy ourselves to

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

the

cast an icy gaze over the

immediately and began refilling Christina’s glass

you. It’s bottoms up for me, but feel free to drink as much as you wish,”

However, after hearing what the other party said, she had no choice but to take

the others, and they were not at a social dinner, she had no reason to drink more than that.

did not drink much each time, their

available at the nearby resort. Let’s go there together tomorrow. After that, we can come

had seen the nearby recreational area before. Although outdoor rock climbing would be more difficult, she felt it would be beneficial

strange smile tugged at the corners of Anya’s lips, but it quickly disappeared,

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