NovelOnlineChapter 1016: Freya smiled warmly as she clinked her glass against theirs, the crystal producing a delicate chime.
Trent observed the interaction with keen interest, adjusting his gold-rimmed spectacles before turning to Ellis with calculated precision. "Shouldn't you, as Freya's devoted boyfriend, assist her with these numerous drinks?" he suggested, his voice dripping with implication.
"It's her celebration today; a few drinks won't cause any harm,” Ellis responded, completely oblivious to Trent's underlying motives. "Even if she becomes slightly intoxicated, I'll personally ensure her safe return home." "We're not talking about merely a few drinks," Trent countered, his strategy unfolding with remarkable subtlety. "After Frederick finishes, the others will undoubtedly take their turns toasting her as well. Freya's tolerance for alcohol isn't particularly high. As her boyfriend, don't you feel obligated to intervene?" Ellis paused, contemplating this unexpected perspective. The role of a caring boyfriend certainly seemed to require protecting his girlfriend from excessive drinking, he reasoned silently.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtFollowing a meaningful glance exchanged with Trent, Ellis swiftly intercepted the glass when Cade and Moss approached to toast Freya.
"I'll consthis on her behalf," he announced, his voice resonating with confidence and protectiveness. "Would that be appropriate?" "It's Freya's birthday celebration today," said Cade.
"Indeed, she should partake herself," Moss insisted.
Frederick stepped smoothly into his assigned role, speaking with earnest conviction. "Perhaps it wouldn't have been acceptable previously, but now that our captain has assumed the role of Freya's boyfriend, isn't it perfectly natural for him to drink in her place?" LVFe$t ChAPFƏRŞ 1п Gl"Absolutely," Trent affirmed with refined eloquence.
Cade and Moss exchanged glances, ultimately conceding to this logic, and clinked their glasses against Ellis's with newfound enthusiasm. Several rounds later, Riley and Greta understood the elaborate schunfolding before them.
They glanced toward the four conspirators, genuinely impressed by Freya's apparent influence. How had she orchestrated this masterful plan to intoxicate Ellis? More impressively, she had somehow enlisted the cunning Trent in this elaborate deception.
Freya caught their curious stares, then whispered urgently, "Well? Aren't you planning to make a toast?" Riley flashed her an approving thumbs-up before rising to join the festivities, clinking glasses with Ellis enthusiastically.
Once the drinking commenced in earnest, momentum carried them forward inexorably.
Initially, they had merely intended for Ellis to consa couple of obligatory drinks, but as the evening progressed, their ambitions grew bolder, and they devised increasingly creative reasons to encourage Ellis's continued participation.
In normal circumstances, he would have firmly offers such persistent e
However, this clever group continuously referenced Freya im their toasts, leaving him little opportunity to refuse without appearing discourteous.
"May you and Freya enjoy a lifetof happiness together one of them proclaimed warmly. "We hope wedding bells ring for you and Freya in the near future!"
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