Before Rebecca could finish, Mr. Johnson grabbed the glass and downed it in one gulp.

He smiled at Rebecca, asking, "Does this prove that I mean business?"

Rebecca raised an eyebrow with a slight smirk, "Of course it does. Thanks for the honor. I'll match your drink!"

She gracefully sipped her wine. Since this was Jude's business dinner, she'd show Mr. Johnson some respect for Jude's sake.

"Mr. Johnson, we still have business to discuss. Don't drink too much," Jude ...