The Most Loving Marriage: Don't Be Too Bad, Mr President novel Chapter 28

Is she naïve, or is she simply fearless?

“Miss Xia, you are pretty sharp-witted!” Mr. He dropped his act and said humourlessly.

Does she think that it makes a difference?

The change in atmosphere raised a red flag for Annabelle. Things did not seem to proceed as planned. What more, now Mr. He seemed to be getting bolder.

Annabelle continued her attempt to act indifferent. With a courteous smile, she said, “Mr. He, why not we talk about work?”

“Miss Xia, you must be thirsty. Come, let me pour you a drink!” Mr. He handed her a glass of wine and raised his cup.

“Mr. He, I don’t drink.” Annabelle rejected, her eyebrow furrowed faintly.

Mr. He’s expression hardened and his eyes got cold, with a merciless tone he said, “Miss Xia, are you joking with me? You want to talk about business but rejects to drink, OR perhaps are you looking down on me?!” His words were uncompromising, leaving Annabelle in a tight spot.

If she still wishes to continue with her objective, then she got no other way but to yield.

“Alright Mr. He, but let me just take one drink,” Annabelle stretched out her hand and accepted the full Bordeux glass of red wine, she continued, “After that, Mr. He, let’s discuss about the contract!”

Mr. He did not respond, his predatory eyes stare intently at Annabelle, waiting.

And since there was no other way around it, Annabelle lifted the glass to her lips. Upon the icy-cold contact, the red wine fazed her with a hint of unnatural texture, but she ignored it and slowly gulped down the whole glass.

Truth was, Annabelle was actually well-versed with her drinks. After all, she had been a regular wine aficionado back in London!

She pretended to be a non-drinker because drinking with Mr. He can be potentially suggestive and dicey. She gave a few uncomfortable cough and knitted her eyebrows tightly to convince her lack of experience.