Chapter 81 Drink For Him (Part One)

Sherry began working on the new international project with her handpicked team members. It was a prestigious assignment, but one that required a lot of time and effort. Soon everyone was busy working on their specific tasks, and the documents began piling up.

Some of them had just finished previous projects, and they had no time to catch their breath before being reassigned to Sherry's team. Still, they were eager to do well, because it was the most important case any of them had ever worked on.

Sherry spent some time familiarizing herself with every detail of the international project, which would involve the Korean as well as the Z Country's market. Then she took Linda with her to the CEO's office, to meet with Chester. They arrived just as he was getting ready to leave.

The office had a spectacular view of the city, but Sherry and Linda had no time to appreciate the sight. Chester picked up some folders and glanced at his watch. "It's time to meet the new clients," he said, and began walking out of the office. They quickly followed him.

The three of them got into an expensive car where a driver was waiting. They drove to the most prosperous area of the city, towards a famous five-star hotel.

Linda sat in the front seat, while Chester and Sherry sat in the back of the vehicle. Linda glanced at the rearview mirror and met Chester's eyes. "Sir, do they speak Chinese, English or Korean?"

Chester smiled. "Do you happen to speak Korean? Or maybe some English?"

Linda curled her lips and replied, "Well... I can say 'thank you' in Korean."

Sherry laughed. She leaned forward to tap Linda on the shoulder. "Be serious!"

Linda's eyes narrowed, but she didn't respond to Sherry. She maintained an indifferent expression.

Sherry didn't notice that there was anything wrong. She opened some of the folders she'd brought with her and consulted with Chester over some of the finer points.

Linda kept quiet, but she stole several glances at the two of them in the rearview mirror. Her mouth twisted.

The car pulled into the main entrance of the city's largest luxury hotel. A doorman hurried forward to open the car doors for them. They went into the enormous reception hall, which was decorated with lavish carpets and several chandeliers. Even the air smelled scented. A woman who had evidently been awaiting their arrival stepped forward to greet them.

The wom

ed cheongsam came up carrying bottles of red wine.

Soon everyone's glasses were filled with the dark, sparkling red liquid. Mr. Han raised his wineglass. "I'd like to propose a toast to Mr. Gu, whose influence extends throughout Z Country and to the world beyond. It's an honor to work with you!"

Chester stood and gave Mr. Han a small bow. He said modestly, "It's also my great honor to cooperate with Mr. Han. But since today isn't about business, why don't we talk about other things?"

Mr. Han grinned. "All right, Mr. Gu, drink up and let's stop talking about business for now!"

Sherry stared at the glass of red wine in Chester's hand and suddenly remembered that he suffered from stomach pains.

He had an illness in his stomach and Beisy had explicitly said that he shouldn't drink or it would get worse.

Sherry's eyes flicked over to Beisy, but the woman's expression was calm and unruffled. Beisy was probably used to business associates foisting drinks onto her boss.

Sherry thought of the last time Chester had experienced a stomachache. It had been because of her. She took a deep breath and decided that this time, she would drink for him.

As Chester sat down, Sherry leaned forward, smiling directly at Mr. Han. She said to him, "I think I'll be the one to drink this glass for Mr. Gu." She reached out and took Chester's wineglass.

Chester gazed at her, and she turned to smile at him. He could see the wheels in her brain turning behind those lovely, intelligent eyes.

"Well, so Mr. Gu's manager wants to drink this round for him!" said Mr. Han with some surprise.