She poured herself another glass of wine and knocked it back in one gulp.
There was a few drops of red wine on the corner of her mouth.
She raised a hand and gently wiped the wine away, maintaining her air of gracefulness.
Observing Lucindaâs hesitation, Brinleigh pressed on, âLook, if youâre not sure about your feelings for me, we can take it slow.
We can get engaged first, or start a relationship and see where it goes.
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Nathaniel happened to walk in and overheard everything.
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His face turned dark and he balled up his fists.
Had Brinleigh purposely waited for Cyrus to leave before making his move on Lucinda?
As Lucinda opened her mouth to respond, Nathaniel clutched his stomach and bent over before pinching his thigh hard.
His face was immediately drained of color, and beads of sweat formed on his forehead.
Then, he leaned against the doorframe and groaned, âLucinda, I have a severe stomachacheâ¦
Why did Nathaniel suddenly call Lucindaâs name so intimately?
Lucindaâs eyebrows shot up in surprise.
Was Nathaniel also drunk?
She didnât say anything.
Brinleigh, on the other hand, was furious because Nathaniel had interrupted him.
Under the influence of alcohol, he stood up from the ground unsteadily, rushed over, and grabbed Nathaniel by the collar.
âYou hurt her just two days ago! How dare you show your face here again?â
Nathaniel didnât answer.
He simply looked at the red-faced Brinleigh as though he wasnât afraid of him at all.
Brinleigh was so angry that he raised his fist, ready to punch the other man.
âConor, Jose!â Lucinda suddenly shouted.
The two men immediately jumped in from the open window and broke up the fight before it even started.
âWhy wonât you let me teach him a lesson, Lucinda?â Brinleigh asked unhappily.
Lucinda gave Conor and Jose a stern look.
âBrinleighâs drunk.
You two take him home.
â
âYes, maâam.
â
âIâm not drunk.
â
Brinleigh slurred as he was carried away by the two bodyguards.