Married a Secret Billionaire

“What’s wrong?” Nicholas asked, raising his deep voice and narrowing his eyes. “Are you drinking or not?”

Zuko forced a smile and replied, “I’ll… I’ll drink, of course.”

“Then fill the glasses!”

“Sh*t!” Zuko let out a soft gasp. “Uncle Nicholas, slow down!”

He watched as Nicholas brought out two whiskey glasses and filled them to the brim before handing one to him.

Zuko had no choice but to accept it. However, he had never even had vodka straight. It felt more like a glass of alcohol rather than something to savor.

“What’s the matter? Scared to drink?” Nicholas raised an eyebrow smugly. “Kid, are you even a man if you can’t handle this?”

“Uncle Nicholas—”

“Your father must not have taught you these things!” Nicholas leaned closer to him with a mischievous smile. “A real man drinks this. That’s the real deal! Don’t learn those fancy habits from your father, thinking you’re sophisticated just by sipping red wine and eating fancy tiny dishes. Those rich heir types like him always think they’re above everyone else! Come, come, bottoms up!”

Zuko held the glass hesitantly, only to see that Nicholas had already taken a big gulp.

“Ah!” Nicholas sounded quite gratified.

Zuko wanted to laugh but dared not. He tried to copy Nicholas and gulped down the alcohol as well.

“Ah!” His voice was louder.

The scorching sensation felt like a sharp blade that sliced down his throat and chest, burning his stomach.

After a while, he felt a bit lightheaded.

Zuko felt his face burn, but he saw Nicholas offering him another glass. This time, he did not refuse and just drank it up.

Nicholas laughed and also downed his own glass.

–

Lina came back, they were shocked. The bottle of vodka on the table was already empty, and the two men seemed to have had quite a bit to drink.

“Nicholas, bro!”

“Buddy!”

Allow me to

go, just mention my name! I promise you… It will be more effective than mentioning that old man

the two men were reluctant to part. They hastily hugged and looked at the two women as if facing a

“What are

made a shushing gesture and whispered, looking up at Nicholas, “They’re definitely jealous of how good our

sense, buddy!

abruptly grabbed his

some clarity to Nicholas’ mind. His wife’s voice

sense? Zuko’s never drunk that kind of liquor since he was little. What if you make him

here to propose marriage. Do you understand what a proposal is? You’ve embarrassed our

Nicholas frowned and blinked, seeming to grasp

Zuko. ‘Right! Today is the day this young man came to propose, so how did

feeling bad, while Zuko could only smile foolishly with

you rest in my room for

stomped

the living room from every direction, creating an overwhelming presence.Books

of Lina’s worried and frightened expression, he forgot where he was

shove…

Ian?” Zuko saw a familiar face and gave him a

of it, the alcohol had taken its toll, and his mind was still in a daze. “Uncle Ian, you… You’re here? What are these people here

smiled. “Mr. Zuko, have you forgotten that you came to the Thompsons

memories and make sense of what had happened before the drinking

marry our Thompson heiress, you must show

Zuko was startled. “Sincerity?”

“According to our rules…”