Chapter 387 - Seduce her son. (1/2)

Hours later...

Bearing his poker face, Matthew Xi traveled his gaze to the three bottles of wine while Zoey placed two wine glasses on the small table in the living area. After their little moment earlier, Zoey and Matthew Xi didn't talk about it as they resumed doing their duties.

But now, just minutes after they arrived in her not so humble home, Matthew Xi witnessed how Zoey's energy reached its peak as she excitedly asked them to welcome the weekend. Yet, Matthew Xi found it suspicious as he heard from his 'colleagues' that Zoey works seven days a week.

”Here!” Pouring some wine in one glass, Zoey then picked it up as she offered it to him with a grin.

”We haven't had dinner yet.” Matthew Xi glanced at the wine glass and then to Zoey, lacking in expressions as usual.

”Meh. This is our dinner!” Rolling her eyes, Zoey shook her head as she informed in a matter-of-fact tone.

”No,” Remaining adamant on his stand, Matthew Xi locked his gaze on her nonchalant visage.

Now, Zoey was slowly tugging his curiosity more. But since he said he won't ask, Matthew Xi restrained himself from doing so.

”Darling, that's not the right answer.” Zoey clicked her tongue as she strode forward. Reaching for his arm, Zoey guided it to her and placed the wine glass in his hand.

”The right word is 'yes', and accept this glass of wine. It's a good day to celebrate.” She muttered, her lips curled up into a smile as Matthew Xi held on to the wine glass.

Zoey strode back to the small table and poured wine into the other empty glass. As she did so, she heard him ask, ”What for?”

”Well, aside from establishing my connection with Madam Xi, I want to celebrate my pretty existence!” When the glass was half filled, Zoey turned to Matthew Xi still bearing a smile.

Now that she recalled a very bad memory in her childhood, Zoey realized she was lucky. After going through such an experience, she's still alive and prancing her way up the social ladder.

”I see...” Despite not understanding what she meant, Matthew Xi nodded his head as he sighed.

With that, Matthew Xi strode to the opposite couch and clicked his glass gently to the glass on the table. ”Cheers,” he muttered before he perched on the couch while loosening his tie.

”Hehe. Cheers!” Grinning as he was coaxed easily, Zoey picked up the glass of wine. However, instead of sitting on the couch opposite him, Zoey skipped her steps and plopped down beside him.

Matthew Xi slowly turned his head to his side, arching his brows as he pondered about what she was planning. In his mind, he made an oath to drink moderately so as not to lose his mind midway.

”So?” Arching his brows, Matthew Xi asked as he felt that this should be the time they talk about something random.

”So?” Blinking her eyes, Zoey c_o_c_ked her head to the side innocently.

”Didn't you say we're celebrating?”