Chapter 617
The more Lemira thought about it, the more she felt that tonight’s celebration dinner wouldn’t be so simple.
But her teammates were thrilled. After all, Bistrova wasn’t a place just anyone could go.
When Lemira returned to her dorm, Oanice was ecstatic, having never been to Bistrova for a meal.
Stella, hearing the news, looked at Lemira and said in a low voice, “I’ll ask around, but a dinner at Bistrova is most likely connected to the Sinclair family. You should be careful p>
It was probably Sophia pulling the strings, trying to cause trouble.
Lemira nodded. “I figured as much p>
“Besides, the Sinclair family hasn’t been doing so well these past couple of years. Why else would they be so desperate to marry their daughter into the Everhart family? Too bad Orion isn’t interested in Sophia. That woman is all about keeping up appearances and putting on a fake front. She can’t compare to you p>
Because of her leg, Stella had always been a wallflower in social circles, but that meant she overheard a lot of gossip and secrets.
Lemira smiled. Since taking Stella to Bistrova that day, their relationship had improved significantly.
“I know p>
“Here’s my membership card for Bistrova. I don’t really need it since they know my face, but you might p>
Having navigated high society for so many years, Stella had a good idea of what Sophia might be planning.
Lemira glanced at the card and took it. “Thanks p>
Since Stella offered, she didn’t feel the need to be polite.
After Oanice came out of the bathroom, dressed and ready, Lemira and her teammates met up and headed to Bistrova.
When they arrived at the private room, they found several people already seated and drinking, clearly not having waited for them.
Seeing this, Lemira instinctively frowned.
At that moment, the university administrator stood up and greeted her. “Lemira, you’re finally here! We’ve been waiting for you. Let me introduce you. These gentlemen are the sponsors from the Sinclair family p>
Lemira’s expression soured.
As the team sat down, the atmosphere felt off.
One of the middle-aged men raised his glass. “Congratulations on your victory
today. Fill up your glasses and have a drink with us p>
But Lemira placed her hand over her glass. “We’re still students, so we don’t drink. We’ll have juice instead p>
Her words made the atmosphere in the room instantly awkward.
One of the men said coldly, “Are you going to disrespect the Sinclair family p>
“I’ve seen plenty of college
network. Denyou fe
like you. You’re adults now; you should learn how to drink and.
basic social etiquette?
The administrator chimed in, “The Sinclair family has been our partner for years. You should show them Some respect. It’s just a few drinks, nothing serious p>
“I never begged the Sinclair family for their sponsorship p>
Lemira could see exactly what kind of dinner this was. Sophia really knew how to be disgusting.
Seeing Lemira’s defiance, the
administrator stopped talking to her and instead pulled Oanice and two senior female students to sit next to
the middle-aged men. “You girls
have a few drinks with them Not too much p>
Despite his words, he filled their glasses with red wine, guilt-tripping them into drinking.
The two senior students felt they couldn’t refuse, so they stood up and drank, even drinking the wine meant for Oanice.
The sponsors smiled. “See, the veterans on the team know the rules. Have another glass p>
Oanice didn’t want her seniors drinking for her, so she took the wine glass herself. “I’m not a good drinker, so I’ll just have a little p>
The man next to Oanice draped his arm over the back of her chair, leaning in close.
“If you don’t know how to drink, I can teach you p>
Seeing things go too far, Lemira shot to her feet, strode over to Oanice, and smacked the man’s hand away.
The man’s face instantly changed. “What do you think you’re doing? Just because you’re the team captain doesn’t mean you can throw your weight around p>