When There Is Nothing Left But Love

“Wow, I never expected Bryson to pull such a trick. At least he’s doing right by us men.”

“The glasses are filled to the brim. Wouldn’t drinking all three burn a hole right through the stomach? Isn’t he a little bit too savage?”

“What do you know? Let this serve as a lesson for that conniving woman!”

“Hmp! You guys don’t know yet, do you? To kickstart her business when she first established her company, she’d already damaged her stomach from too much social drinking. She won’t merely suffer from drinking these three glasses of whiskey, she’d probably lose her life! I never expected Bryson Queen to be such a ruthless man!”

I was bewildered by all the gossip, wondering which part was true and which was false. However, when I noticed Thora remaining motionless after a long time, I surmised that the larger part of it was true.

Just like when Bryson received the gift on stage, Thora was caught between a rock and a hard place, hesitating to agree to drink the glasses of whiskey.

In a world where power and money were supreme, both sides would never be able to truly end their dispute if they didn’t put down their egos and apologize.

At that moment, everyone’s eyes were focused on Thora as they waited for her response with bated breaths. The air seemed to freeze and except for the faint static sound coming from the microphone, the entire hall was quiet.

subtly and she walked toward Bryson. Without a word, she polished off all three glasses of

guests couldn’t help from gasping aloud. Even Bryson was taken aback, probably not expecting her

look too good, but things didn’t seem to be as exaggerated as the gossiping crowd made it sound. Under the hollers

to see their harmonious interaction. Soon after,

I lost sight of her in the

after Thora left, Bryson brought a cheque

a day of celebration. This is my reward to you and Brooklyn.

the cheque into my

it. Although I knew Bryson was loaded, this still came as a

compensation could be collected as the attorney fees. Even if Bryson paid us the hundred million as promised,

isn’t this a bit too

it’s not. The two of you have helped me so much, Ms. Stovall. You both deserve this. Besides, we already agreed on this. The extra amount belongs to you. Please

insisted, I had no choice but to temporarily accept it and get Brooklyn to handle