15:59 Tue, 22 Apr
I said deliberately, “Andres Gresham, you’re back and didn’t even say hello. And you’re still teasing me like that. I’m angry.”
He chuckled, calling my bluff. “But you were clearly very happy that day.”
My face flushed.
I’m going upstairs; let me by.” I deliberately sidestepped him with the red wine, ready to
leave the wine cellar.
But then, my foot slipped.
My pupils widened slightly. If I fell, the red wine would shatter, and the glass shards would
hurt me.
Fortunately, Andres Gresham was quick. He grabbed me, and I fell into his arms.
The red wine in my hand almost hit the floor, that was a close one.
I thanked him: ‘Thank you.’
‘How do you plan to thank me? Hmm?‘ Andres Gresham checked his watch. The party starts
in about half an hour. Let’s hurry and have a little wine cellar fun first.”
‘Aren’t you afraid Charles Gresham and Ryan Gresham will find out?‘ I stared at Andres
Gresham, wide–eyed. He’s incredibly bold.
It was one thing when Charles Gresham and Ryan Gresham weren’t home that day, but
they’re both here today.
But Andres Gresham said, ‘I already told them. You’re the star of tonight’s garden party; we’re just supporting characters.”
What? Charles Gresham and Ryan Gresham actually agreed? Are these three trying to take over the world?
Andres Gresham added, ‘Like the moon surrounded by stars, you’re the moon, and we three
are the got it?’
Me:*
I initially disagreed, but then the System chimed in: ‘Host, commence seduction of Andres
Gresham.
Seriously? I’m just a glorified tool.
After the wine cellar visit, the garden party officially began.
Andres Gresham was teaching me about red wine when Charles Gresham walked over and
wrapped his arm around me. ‘What are you two chatting about so happily?‘
Red wine. Following Andres Gresham’s instructions, I took a small sip of red wine, savoring
I
the aroma on my tongue.
“Eva, I bought some jewelry. Come to the study with me later; I’ll teach you how to appre IL” Charles Gresham said, pinching my waist.
My heart skipped a beat. Did Charles Gresham really just want to appreciate jewelry with me?
15:59 Tue, 22 Apr NG
Seriously? I’m just a glorified tool
After the wine cellar visit, the garden party officially began.
Andres Gresham was teaching me about red wine when Charles Gresham walked over and
wrapped his arm around me. What are you two chatting about so happily?”
‘Red wine. Following Andres Gresham’s instructions, I took a small sip of red wine, savoring
the aroma on my tongue.
“Eva, I bought some jewelry. Come to the study with me later; Ill teach you how to appreciate
it.” Charles Gresham said, pinching my waist.
me?
My heart skipped a beat. Did Charles Gresham really just want to appreciate jewelry with
He doesn’t want to take me to the study for that, does he?
“Okay,” I replied.
Just then, Ryan Gresham walked over, looked at me, and said, “Since everyone’s here, I have
an announcement.”
Eva.”
Andres Gresham and Charles Gresham turned to Ryan Gresham. “What is it?” they asked.
Ryan Gresham announced, “I’m transferring 5% of Gresham Group’s shares to Eva.”
“Okay, thanks.” Never turn down freebies. I raised my glass and clinked it with Ryan Gresham.
Andres Gresham chimed in: “I’m announcing that I’m also transferring 5% of my shares to
“Excellent, the more shares, the merrier. I’ll take them all.” I smiled and clinked glasses with
Andres Gresham.
Before I knew it, I owned 15% of the Gresham Group, making me worth billions and
successfully catapulting me into the ranks of the ultra–rich.
“It’s so hot. Let’s go for a swim in the pool,” Andres Gresham suggested.
“Okay,” Charles Gresham and Ryan Gresham agreed.
I protested, “I can’t swim.”
The three of them said in unison, “Eva, we can teach you.”
Alright then, I suppose I should learn how to swim.
Soaking in the water is wonderfully comfortable in the hot summer.
Red wine glasses were placed by the pool, ready for a quick sip.
Charles Gresham taught me breathing techniques in the water.
Ryan Gresham taught me how to backstroke.
Andres Gresham taught me how to breaststroke.
After they taught me, I happily swam a couple of laps and then joined them by the pool to continue enjoying the red wine.
I looked up and saw the stars twinkling in the sky, like all the stars were surrounding the
moon.
The Garden is bursting with spring; the branches are laden with vibrant, blooming flowers.
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