Chapter 1295


    Today was the small celebration dinner for the sessful coboration between the James Group and


    Frank. The bigwigs from Frank all showed up, paying their


    respects to Charlie.


    Charlie was kept busy, epting toasts from everyone. In no time, he’d downed four or five drinks.


    While Charlie was chatting with a woman named Tia, Colin took the opportunity to offer a toast to


    Emily. “Manuel told me that our cooperation n was all thanks to you, Ms. Sullivan,” he said. “Her


    contributions were crucial to our speedy agreement. Here’s to that, drink at your own pace”


    Emily raised her ss and took a small sip, the drink burning its way down into her stomach.


    “Ms. Sullivan, are you new to the James Group? So young and so capable, Mr. James has a sharp


    eye!”


    Colin showered Emily with praises, making no attempt to hide his interest in her.


    Charlie watched Emily from the side, noticing her ss was quickly emptying, but he didn’t stop her.


    After three rounds of drinks, Colin was already tipsy. He poured Charlie another drink, saying. “Mr.


    James, let’s have a few more drinks. I’ve booked a private room at the 9th Mansion, you muste”


    Frank knew that Charlie loved to party, so he booked the most luxurious suite at the 9th Mansion.


    Charlie responded with a smile, “Sure!”


    With Charlie’s agreement, Colin was even happier, signaling to Tia to keep pouring drinks for Charlie.


    Emily was sitting beside Charlie, watching Tia constantly refilling his ss. She was conflicted about


    whether she should step in and help him.


    But seeing how jovial he was with Tia, she decided it was best not to interfere


    Emily thought, perhaps a gentle and charming woman like Tia could help Charlie feel better


    Meanwhile, Emily could tell that Frank’s team wanted Charlie to give up another two percent of the


    profits on the existing contract.


    That’s why they were trying so hard.


    When the dinner was over and everyone was about to head to the 9th Mansion, Emily walked beside


    Charlie and whispered, “Can I go home first if there’s nothing else?”


    From Colin’s tone, she knew that going to the 9th Mansion was a guys’ thing


    Plus, Colin was intentionally getting close to her, making her feel sick from all the alcohol. She didn’t


    want to spend any more time with him.


    Charlie looked at her indifferently, “Did Ms. Simmons call you?”


    Emily shook her head, “No.”


    “So you’re just going to leave me alone?” Charlie said tly.


    Emily whispered, biting her lip, Tm sorry. I didn’t think things through.”


    Inside the car, Charlie reclined in his seat, eyes shut. He seemed quite intoxicated.


    From her bag. Emily handed Charlie something. “This might help with your dizziness,


    Charlie, peering at the item in her hand, asked, “What is this?”


    “It’s yogurt candy. I got it for Kya,” she exined.


    Charlie popped it into his mouth. The tangy-sweet vor seemed to lift his spints


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    “Can I have another?” he asked.


    Without hesitation, Emily handed him another piece from her bag.


    Charlie put the candy in his mouth, leaned his head back, closed his eyes, and suddenly said, “Emily!”


    “Hmm?” Emily turned to look at him.


    But Charlie didn’t say anything else, seeming to have fallen asleep


    Emily didn’t ask why he called her, instead turning to look at the neon lights outside the car window,