Chapter 56
The Mr Smith 1. “Quinn
in began. She wanted to explain that she really couldn’t handle her adorbol, but before she could get the wants out, Jeremy tressed back his drink in me pulp
“Ive downed it,” Jeremy said, wiping his month.
Quinte helpless and turned to Cameron, hoping he would come to her aid However, toher surprise, he remained detached. He observed the sinuation like a spectator and showed no Intention of straying in to help her at all
Tine. If she had vedink, she would just have to deal with it
It because she had no say in situations he thi
Clenching her teeth, the raised her glass, shut her eyes, and followed Jeremy’s lead by downing the drink in one go
As the wine went down her throat, she teh an intense heat in her chest that overwhelmed her server.
−355. Lawson, you have quite the tolerance for alcohol jeremy praised, pouring himself another glass and topping off her drink with half a glass more. “This neat one is to celebrate ouE
Another drink? Quinn Blinked, wide–eyed and stunned
wanted to refuse, but be raised his glass again, forcing her hand
It seemed she had run into a tough situation today. What Quinn internally lamented her fate, she knew she had no choice but to drink
As the second glass went down she felt her head spinning as warmth spread through her body.
Still, Jeremy showed no signs of letting up. Then came the third glass, fourth glass, fifth glass..
Quinnslumped over the table when the last bottle was finished. She was completely out of it.
“Ms. Lawson, don’t sleep! Let’s have another bottle,” Jeremy urged, trying to rouse her
For the first time, Cameron spoke up, his voice cold and menacing as he said, “That’s enough.”
Jeremy’s demeanor changed instantly at Cameron’s words, and he looked up with a hint of fear. “Mr. Sutton, I’m so sorry! I didn’t realize its Lawson couldn’t handle her drinks. It’s all my
“Mr. South’s reckless behavior isn’t a new occurrence, is it?” Cameron remarked, his voice laced with sarcasm.
Jeremy’s head dropped in submission, unable to retort.
“By the way, my grandfather played a significant role in establishing the Ascend Group. Why is it a problem for the company to take the Surname now?” Cameron drummed his fingers
bythmically on the rim of his wine glass as he spoke nonchalantly.
Jeremy’s face drained of color, and beads of sweat formed on his forehead as he struggled to maintain his composare
“Imperial Group is powerful enough. Why bother with a small company like Ascend Group?” he replied, trying to brush it off.
