“Han…
Bryson’s fingers abruptly clamped around Hannah’s hand with an intensity that defied subtlety!
Though he endeavored to modulate his tone to a hushed register, the coldness therein remained undisguised.
“Have you lost your senses?”
Hannah raised the corners of her mouth, her gaze directed in Nigel’s direction.
“Mr. Kelly, it shouldn’t matter whether I partake on Mr. Mitchell’s behalf; after all, I am a woman, not a man.”
“Humph |”
Nigel emitted a chilly, disdainful snort, deliberately complicating the matter for her.
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“Drinking is permissible but should you drink in lieu of others, you must accept a penalty of three. Keep the wine flowing!”
Bryson’s eyes resembled unfathomable abysses, poised for action, yet Hannah restrained his wrist.
“Very well, three glasses it is!”
Holding the brimming glass of ruby-hued wine, Hannah raised her graceful neck, downing its contents in a swallow that traced the contours of her throat!
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In that moment, all competitive imbibing came to a halt as every gaze in the vicinity fixated upon Hannah’s audacious display.
Nigel observed her consumption, his lascivious eyes unabashedly fixed upon her, his Adam’s apple involuntarily rising and falling!
Bryson, his countenance a mask of frost, subdued her hand gripping the glass.
“That’s enough!”
“Mr. Kelly, must we subject a woman to such challenges in the realm of business negotiations?”
Bryson exuded an aura as chilling as Arctic winds, his eyes tinged with a semblance of impending retribution!
Not wanting to further rile him, Nigel swiftly donned a placating smile.
“Considering Mr. Mitchell’s preference, let’s settle for two glasses.”
“You were aware of what the wine contained…”
Bryson hushed his tone, his brows knitted with concern.
“Why, then, did you partake?”
Hannah poised the glass near her lips, her words intended for his ears alone, her voice a mere whisper.