After indulging in a generous amount of wine, his cheeks flushed, and a wave of dizziness washed over him.


    It was evident that he was drunk.


    Shaking her head helplessly, Jennifer couldn’t help but marvel at how much alcohol he’d consumed on an empty stomach.


    It was nothing short of remarkable that he could still maintain his bnce.


    “Miss Turner, I’d like to propose a toast to you.


    I eagerly anticipate future partnerships with yourpany.


    ”


    Jennifer snapped back to the moment, lifted her ss, and responded with a warm smile, “Likewise.


    ”


    Just as she was about to take a sip, Hilliard firmly grasped her wrist.


    He adamantly refused to let her have a drink.


    Drawing closer to him, she whispered in his ear, “You’re quite big.


    If you get intoxicated, I won’t be able to single-handedly carry you home.


    It’s just a few sses of wine, I won’t get drunk.


    Trust me.


    ”


    He shook his head and said with sincerity, “I couldn’t do anything for you when I wasn’t by your side.


    But now that you have me, you don’t need to endure things you dislike or shoulder burdens alone.


    ”


    Jennifer was taken aback.


    It was the first time she had heard such candid words of affection from him.


    She was caught off guard as he collected the ss she was holding and downed its contents.


    This caused him to be quite drunk.


    Jennifer was at a loss for words.


    She was initially moved by his words, but this was now overshadowed by his behavior.


    Seeing Hilliard drunk, a female guest approached with the intention of helping him sober up.


    She even considered giving him a pat on his handsome face.Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org.


    Jennifer immediately pulled Hilliard into her embrace, ensuring no one could touch him.


    With a pleasant smile, she informed the woman, “I’m sorry, ma’am.


    My secretary has some quirks, especially regarding personal space.


    He prefers not to be touched by any woman, even I can’t help it.


    ”


    The woman clicked her tongue and remarked, “Looks like you truly care for him.


    ”


    Jennifer simply smiled in response.


    As the evening wore on, the dinner gradually drew to a close.


    About thirty minutester, only Jennifer and Hilliard remained.


    She settled onto the sofa with the drunk man in her arms.


    Carrying him to the car herself was out of the question, and asking another woman for help felt awkward.


    So, she decided to wait a while longer.


    She then called her butler and instructed him to send a bodyguard and a driver to pick them up.


    The bodyguard arrived twenty minutes Later.


    He entered the room and following Jennifer’s orders, he carried Hilliard on his back.