The Soft-Hearted Wife of Mr. Big Shot-Chapter 246: Night Market
After staying out until midnight, the five of them finally returned to the city, where the New Year’s Eve night market was bustling.
It seemed even more lively than usual, with families strolling around, and friends and siblings gathering together, creating a lively atmosphere.
Cecilia Bennett expressed that she really loved this kind of environment.
Leo Grant tightly held Holly Sawyer’s hand, afraid that she might get lost in the crowd, feeling extremely nervous inside.
"I think we should grab a late-night snack."
Holly Sawyer rubbed her growling stomach and slowly spoke.
They had dinner early tonight, and Holly was already feeling hungry.
"What do you want to eat?"
Leo Grant looked down at Holly and slowly asked.
"Grilled fish, how about it?"
Holly’s eyes moved slightly as she slowly spoke, her voice carrying a hint of liveliness.
She had always been obsessed with food, loving to eat.
"Sure, grilled fish with beer sounds perfect."
Cecilia Bennett chimed in, her eyes sparkling.
She could drink a lot, having been abroad, she had become less restrained, often being carefree and unpretentious.
She never lost when drinking, always the one to drink others under the table, no one could out-drink her.
"Can you drink?"
Noah Raines gave Cecilia Bennett a sidelong glance, unable to help but tease her.
"I can drink you under the table."
Cecilia raised an eyebrow.
She couldn’t drink?
What a joke, she could drink a lot and was always the one drinking others under the table; no one had ever out-drunk her.
The group arrived at a grilled fish restaurant, located right on the night market street, not a fancy establishment, rather quite ordinary.
The group didn’t mind such details; even though Leo and the others were of noble birth, they didn’t look down on such places and occasionally visited these small spots.
Not all people of status have to visit upscale venues, they are not that particular.
Holly ordered the food, and the group had no other preferences, so they quietly waited for the dishes to arrive.
"Waiter, bring us a case of beer."
Cecilia Bennett suddenly shouted to the waiter.
"Are you really going to drink?"
Noah Raines blinked, looking at Cecilia Bennett inquiringly.
Cecilia’s joking, right? It’s not good for a girl to drink.
In Noah Raines’s circle, all the girls were obedient and sensible, rarely drinking.
Cecilia was probably an exception.
Cecilia rolled her eyes at Noah Raines, "Nonsense."
It was New Year’s Eve, but she wasn’t very happy, feeling a bit down.
Accustomed to being carefree, she rarely felt such indescribable emotions.
Perhaps it was after chatting with Nathaniel.
Nathaniel looked at Cecilia, saying nothing.
He probably understood that something he said had affected her, as her mood had noticeably dropped after their chat.
As soon as the beer arrived, Cecilia opened a bottle and poured it into her mouth.
"The beer tastes quite good."
She took a sip and quickly set the bottle down.
Noah Raines and Nathaniel Shaw were shocked by Cecilia’s skillful movements; how come this girl’s actions were so adept?
Even the men among them weren’t that slick at opening bottles, indicating Cecilia regularly drank beer.
Holly quietly watched Cecilia, saying nothing.
In just over an hour, Cecilia’s mood had changed. Holly didn’t know what had happened but clearly saw Cecilia’s emotional shift.
She understood Cecilia, knowing she was unhappy or troubled by something.
"Impressive, so bold."
Noah Raines gave Cecilia a thumbs up.
"Do you want to join in drinking?"
Cecilia easily opened a beer bottle and slid it in front of Nathaniel and Noah Raines.
In times of unhappiness, she thought about finding a small way to vent.
"Sure."
Nathaniel nodded, pouring himself a glass of beer.
Noah Raines also nodded.
"Drink a little less."
Holly subtly reminded.
The dishes quickly arrived, but Cecilia mostly drank, barely touching the food.
Holly said nothing, merely quietly watching Cecilia.
"I’ll drink with you."
Holly picked a bottle of unopened beer from under the table and directly unscrewed it with her hand.
Noah Raines and Nathaniel Shaw were dumbfounded: "..."
Damn, they were just amazed at Cecilia’s skill, belittled by the fact that they, as men, were outdone by Holly. Was Holly the real master?
Directly unscrewing the cap by hand, truly impressive.
Leo Grant: "..."
He knew she was no pushover, knew she was strong, but didn’t expect this...
His girl was indeed exceptional.
"That’s enough, you have a family, drinking isn’t great."
Cecilia gently shook her head and said.
If she asked Holly to drink, Leo’s expression might visibly darken.
"Why, I can’t drink?"
Holly’s question seemed directed to Cecilia, but her eyes were on Leo.
Leo: "..."
Leo paused, wanting to say no, but when faced with Holly’s gaze, he couldn’t voice the refusal.
"You can."
He rubbed his nose.
Fine, he couldn’t refuse, nor dare to.
"Sunny, are you here too?"
During the conversation, an elegant woman approached, her attire exuding charm, reminiscent of a classic beauty.
"Sister-in-law."
Nathaniel stopped short at the sight of the woman, unusually surprised.
Audrey Bennett gave Nathaniel a gentle nod, then looked around at the others seated, "Catching up with friends, no wonder you didn’t join us for New Year’s Eve."
Audrey’s gentle smile matched her elegance, embodying the classic noblewoman.
"Sister-in-law, you’re out alone?"
Nathaniel looked around and saw Audrey was alone, perplexed.
Audrey was Theo Shaw’s wife, a bona fide lady of a prestigious family. Nathaniel didn’t know Audrey well but was aware she rarely appeared in bustling places.
"No, I’m with your brother."
"He’s gone to settle the bill."
Audrey’s smile remained gentle.
Theo loved these marketplaces, so she accompanied him, not minding small places but generally avoiding them.
Nathaniel and Audrey weren’t particularly close, only exchanging greetings when they met.
