Chapter 481 Are You Interested In Women
As expected of Nathaniel, he can always see through someone at a glance. Christina’s lips curved into a begrudging smile as she asked, “Are you someone worthy of my trust?”
“No one but me is worthy,” came his reply.
Observing how confident he appeared, she could not help thinking he sounded rather convincing.
She handed the flash drive she was holding to him. “This thing is very important to me. You must keep it carefully, okay?”
Her secretive manner made it seem as though she was entrusting him with some top–secret information. Staring at the flash drive in his hand, Nathaniel asked, “What’s in it?”
“Some data. Very important data. I’ll need it when I’m back in Hallsbay. Before I return, however, I’m entrusting it to you. If you lose it, you’ll have to be responsible,” she replied, forcefully transferring her burden to him.
He weighed the small item in his hand, then raised a hand and held her by her chin. “And what about the reward?”
“A reward? How calculative of you,” she scoffed. Why must I give him a reward for keeping such a tiny thing safe? Whatever I can offer are things he has at his fingertips. As for anything that’s not within my means, he can obtain it with just a few words.
“I’m a businessman. I don’t do anything that has no value to it. As he spoke, he pa*sed the flash drive back
to her.
She puffed out her cheeks in exasperation. “What reward do you want?”
“I want to sleep with you,” he replied while pointing at the large bed behind her.
That request… seems doable. Without hesitation, Christina handed the flash drive to him again. “Deal. You must keep it safe.”
With that, she finally felt the weight lift from her shoulders and turned to leave.
Over at the restaurant, Anya had ordered a delicious spread and even popped open two bottles of good wine. “It’s my brother–in–law’s treat today, so there’s no need to hold back. Drink to your heart’s content.”
The moment Christina walked in, she saw Anya flaunting her powerful connections. Sweeping her gaze over the table, she saw that everything on it would cost at least several tens of thousands.
“You’re here, Christina! Come and sit.” Anya had deliberately left the seat next to her empty for Christina. I’ve already told everyone about my plan just now. Everyone will toast Christina one after another, and once she’s drunk, I can use that opportunity to search her and see if she has the flash drive.
“You’re always so generous, Ms. Gibson. You’ve even cracked open a couple of bottles of good red wine.” Christina picked up the red wine and glanced at it. A bottle would set one back several tens of thousands.
Anya smiled. She had checked and learned that Nathaniel owned the hotel. That was why she had decided to take advantage of that. “Christina, this is Nathaniel’s hotel. All you have to do is tell him to foot the bill for this meal.”
Here, she paused for a while. Gazing at Christina with an amused expression, she continued, “Don’t tell me you dare not make the call because he doesn’t listen to you.”
“He’s my husband, so he’s willing to pay for whatever I want to eat, drink, or buy. However, you and the others don’t seem to have that sort of connection to him, am I right?” Christina folded her arms in front of her chest, a mocking look in her eyes.,
As Nathaniel’s wife, I can spend his money anyhow I want. However, these people have nothing to do with him. What right do they have to suggest something so ridiculous?
Instantly, a hush fell over the group. Even those who had been cheering enthusiastically looked at each other wordlessly.
Only then did Christina pull out the chair and sit down. “However, since we’re here on vacation and this is where I grew up, I suppose I’m considered the host. Hence, this meal is on me. Let’s all enjoy ourselves to the fullest!”
She broke into a smile, and the atmosphere lightened considerably. The other colleagues laughed as they poured her a drink. The conversation returned to normal after they clinked their gla*ses, but Anya looked peeved.
In truth, Christina had deliberately done all that to teach Anya a lesson so that the latter would not dare to take advantage of the situation again in the future.
Scowling, Anya cast an icy gaze over the others.
They sprang to action immediately and began refilling Christina’s gla*s while making ingratiating
remarks.
“Ms. Steele, thank you for your hospitality today. Here’s a toast to you. It’s bottoms up for me, but feel free to drink as much as you wish,” one of her colleagues said before tilting their head back and downing the entire gla*s of wine.
Christina did not feel like drinking. However, after hearing what the other party said, she had no choice but to take a sip out of courtesy.
Since she held a higher position than the others, and they were not at a social dinner, she had no reason to drink more than that.
The others were each more enthusiastic than the last. Although Christine did not drink much each time, their continuous toasting was quickly too much for her.
Seeing that the time was almost right, Anya finally said, “There’s rock climbing available at the nearby resort. Let’s go there together tomorrow. After that, we can come back here for lunch before making our way back downtown. Do you think that’s a good idea, Christina?”
Christina had seen the nearby recreational area before. Although outdoor rock climbing would be more difficult, she felt it would be beneficial for building physical strength. Hence, she replied, “Okay. That’s decided, then.”
A strange smile tugged at the corners of Anya’s lips, but it quickly disappeared, and almost no one noticed it. “Why don’t I take you upstairs, Christina?”
Christina stood up abruptly. “You guys enjoy yourselves. I’ll be heading up first.”
The two women left the table and headed toward the elevator. Moving closer, Anya placed an arm around
Christina’s waist. “Let me help you.”
After they entered the elevator and the doors closed behind them, Christina pretended to tilt to one side and lean against the wall. She glared at Anya. “There’s no one here. You don’t have to act as though we have a close sisterly bond.”
Anya’s expression was somewhat stiff. If she hadn’t found the flash drive first, I’d never have been willing to touch
her.
She started searching Christina’s body anxiously. “You must be drunk, Christina. I always care a lot about you.”
As she spoke, she continued scrabbling about Christina’s clothes. Why can’t I find it?
Christina pushed her hands away somewhat impatiently. Then, she drawled with a hint of an interrogative tone, “Are you interested in women, Anya? Otherwise, why are you pawing at me like that?”
A look of embarra*sment crossed Anya’s face. I clearly saw her drink a lot just now, so why does she still seem so aware? I searched her quickly just now, and I’m sure she doesn’t have the flash drive on her. Could she have left it in her room? However, it’d make sense for her to carry something so important with her, wouldn’t it?
After learning that Sheridan was an accountant, Anya guessed that Christina was checking her documents because the latter wanted to look into her account at the company. Over the years, I’ve used my position within the company to siphon off money countless times. If I get found out, I won’t be able to remain at Gibson Corporation.
Wanting to investigate further, Anya decided to follow Christina into her room.
When the elevator doors opened, she pulled Christina’s hand again. “Why did you get so drunk? Let me help you.”
I can stand steadily, and I don’t feel dizzy. How am I drunk? Christina wanted to refuse, but Anya had already taken her arm and was helping her walk out.
Although she attempted to push Anya away a few times, the latter stopped her each time. At the door to the room, Anya grabbed Christina’s bag to look for the keycard.
Suddenly, the door opened with a beep. A tall figure loomed over Anya, blocking out the light from above her head.
