organ.â
Melanie had been avoiding looking at the three people opposite her, but now, she couldnât help but lift her eyes to look.
Isla was blushing. She raised her pinky as she picked up her glass, ensuring her movements were elegant and ladylike. Then, she walked to Jeffreyâs side, saying. âThank you, President Morgan.â
Her voice was excessively sweet. âHereâs to you.â
âI donât drink.â Jeffrey declined without hesitation.
âHaha! Are you worried that my daughter will drink too much alcohol, President Morgan?â Luis saved Isla from the awkwardness.
âIsla canât drink at all, but she said she must have a drink today since you are here.â
Seeing that Jeffrey still remained unmoved, Luis tried to smooth things over. âSince you donât drink, things are just right. You donât have to force yourself to drink, Isla.â
Isla lowered her head awkwardly.
âHow about this? President Morgan, can you replace the wine with water and have a drink with me?â Isla didnât give up and remained standing beside Jeffrey.
Jeffreyâs gaze remained fixed on a certain spot across from him, and he could catch glimpses of the woman out of the corner of his eye.
Melanieâs clear eyes were calm, without a trace of ripples. The beautiful eyes flickered, as if watching an inconsequential play.
Jeffreyâs throat trembled, and he quickly picked up the water glass and took a sip.
Islaâs eyes widened with excitement. She quickly grabbed a glass of water and drank it all, smiling brightly.
Melanieâs eyes flashed with a hint of coldness. Just at this moment, Luis raised his glass again, suggesting,â Since President Morgan is here, letâs raise our glasses again and have a toast together.â
Melanie decisively lifted her glass and emptied it in one go.
Sensing that there seemed to be two intense gazes locking onto her from across the table, she put down her glass. It might be that she drank the two glasses of wine too quickly just now, but at this moment, her head was faintly throbbing.
She leaned on the table and stood up. âIâm sorry, I need to excuse myself for a moment.â Then, she turned and walked out.
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