My Killing President
Chapter 28 Trick
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.
hand and accepted the full Bordeux glass of red wine, she continued, “After
predatory eyes stare intently
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
drinks. After all, she had been a regular
a non-drinker because drinking with Mr. He can be potentially suggestive and dicey. She
shall we?” Annabelle said slowly and took
He still completely ignored her and exclaimed, “Miss
smiled back, she shifted the documents slightly forward
let’s drink more!” Mr. He suggested, and he seemed to be in
displease, “Mr. He, let us
first, then we’ll talk!” He
after that!” Annabelle told him
case then we can talk another time.” Mr. He blatantly said, showing no intention for a
she too, tried to be