Chapter 119


    Tan’a loy gaze flickered with a challenge. “Yeah, and so what?”


    Chase gave him a sharp kick under the table. “Come on, you useless lug, go for it! Are you really


    gonna wait till ra sends you a wedding invite before you realize it’s toote?”


    His dark eyes narrowed, a gleam of determination lighting his face. “Dawson, fetch my prized bottle


    from the cer.”


    Dawson beamed with a quick, “You got it, Mr. Hayes,” and dashed off.


    True to his word, Dawson was back in under five minutes, cradling a vintage bottle that had been


    cered for years.


    “Go get her, tiger!”


    Meanwhile, ra was lost in conversation with Alicia, her face adorned with a serene smile as she


    listened to some industry tidbits.


    Just then, a waiter knocked and entered, announcing with a smile, “Mr. Trevor, Mr. Hayes has


    brought over a special bottle for you.”


    try.”


    Trevor waved him over with a weing smile. “Mr. Hayes, that’s very kind of you. Please, have a


    seat.”


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    Alicia asked with a hint of surprise, “You two know each other?!


    ra, anxious he might reveal more than was appropriate, nodded politely. “Mr. Hayes, long time


    no see.”


    It was a mere formality, butn took it to heart. He looked at ra with a gentle gaze. “Ms. ra,


    seems like you’ve forgotten already. Didn’t we just meet this morning?”


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    The ambiguity of his statement didn’t escape Anders, who quickly changed the subject.


    “Since Mr. Hayes has been generous enough to bring the wine, let’s not refuse such a gift.


    Shall I have a taste?”


    After uncorking the bottle and pouring some wine for everyone, he raised his ss. “Our small


    firm is counting on Mr. Hayes‘ support. Here’s to a fruitful partnership.”


    Trevor, unaware of any underlying tensions, ppedn on the back. “Mr. Hayes, we appreciate


    the support. Let’s drink to that.”


    After a few rounds,n found himself downing several sses. He hadn’t eaten all day, and


    drinking on an empty stomach was taking its toll, especially with his sour mood. Soon, he felt a


    burning pain in his stomach.


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    Looking pitifully across at ra, he said, “ra, my stomach hurts.”


    ra, who had been discussing a case with Alicia, turned ton upon hearing hisint.n


    looked pale, his brows furrowed in evident difort.


    Alicia was the first to respond with concern. “What’s the matter? Did you drink too fast?”


    Clutching his stomach,n groaned, “I skipped meals today and drank a bit too quickly. It might be


    my stomach acting up. I’ve got some meds in my car. I’ll be fine after I take one.”


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