One Night Surprise

Chapter 236 An Unscrupulous Man

“No, thank you. But, I appreciate your kindness, President Crane,” Courtney declined politely because she could sense the underlying threat in his words.

I can help you, but that means you have to do something for me in return.

Whatever it was, Courtney wasn’t interested.

Tobias placed his hands in his pockets. He wasn’t angry at Courtney for being ungrateful, but he didn’t intend on moving aside. “Those who know me usually call me Mr. Crane or Toby; President Crane sounds strange. Miss Hunter, if you don’t mind, how about going out for a drink with me? There are too many people here.”

Courtney frowned. The provocative implication of his words was barely disguised.

“I’m sorry.” Courtney shot him a glance, restraining herself from rolling her eyes at him. “I’m busy tonight. Maybe next time.”

With that, she turned around and was ready to walk in the other direction.

However, Tobias was faster than her as he moved to stand in front of her. “Miss Hunter, now you’re just humiliating me. Personally, I don’t mind much, but I value my reputation. If you don’t show me respect, I’m afraid you won’t be able to get what you want.”

Courtney found the situation getting increasingly absurd. How did she end up meeting such an oddball?

“What I want doesn’t seem to have anything to do with you, President Crane. I don’t know how I’ve offended you, but if you’re here to find fault with me, you might as well make yourself clear.”

“You didn’t offend me,” Tobias said with a smile. “I’ve taken a fancy to you. Aren’t you trying to score Sakura Group’s order? As long as you go out and have a drink with me, I’ll just need to have a word with Mr. Willis and the order will be yours. Tell you what; I’ll even place an order for Amethyst Group’s staff uniforms for the next season. What do you say?”

“You’ve taken a fancy to me?” Courtney nearly burst out laughing. “I’m sorry. I’m not desperate to the point where I would prostitute myself to get business.”

straight

to consider my offer. If you regret your decision, come find

did not turn back. In her mind, she was giving this

shameless

the other side of the room, a pair of

as he was about to step forward, the wireless earbuds in his ears gave a buzz, and Josh’s clear voice sounded. “President Duncan, James is on the rooftop talking

Courtney, who was in the near distance, had gotten rid of Tobias, his expression relaxed slightly.

that nothing serious would happen, but when he thought of what that scoundrel said to

search of Alexander. After walking a whole round, she glimpsed him heading toward the rooftop from a distance, and the hand that

figured that she was just being sentimental by clinging to thoughts of

microphone being tested came from the direction of the champagne tower, and everyone began to gather around. Swept forward by the tide of people,

to make a grand introduction of President Willis from Sakura Group. We

young man in his

the crowd. To her surprise, upon seeing her confused expression, Leila exchanged a look with her and shook her

crowd with a smile. “Today, I’m here on behalf of Sakura Group to attend the cocktail party held for Shanghai and Melrose City’s clothing companies. I’m mainly here because an old friend invited me, so I came to join in

these words left his mouth, the entire room

managed to squeeze her way through the crowd and was standing beside Courtney with a frown on her face. “Didn’t Dominic say that he will

her frown. “I

Leila by surprise.

lazily in the near distance, appearing out of place among the other guests. At this moment, he was away from the crowd, leaning against the sofa as he raised his wine glass

Crane?” Leila’s