Chapter 20

Chloe's POV:

Henry appeared at the banquet, but there was no intersection between us, just like two strangers.

But I don't mind.

I found a quiet corner to enjoy myself.

In other words, it was better to enjoy the delicious food than to get others' attention.

I saw Eva in the crowd.

She wore a very exaggerated dress today. She wore a golden dress with her back exposed, which almost exposed her buttocks. Although she was vulgar, she still attracted a lot of people's attention.

At the end of the meal, the host began the game. "Everyone, our first game today is to carry balloons. One of the two boxes has a card with the names of the ladies present, and the other one has a card with the names of the men present. I choose five men and five women randomly. If you're picked, stand on the stage!" The host stood in front of two transparent boxes full of cards and said.

The competition of carrying balloons was between a man and a woman in a group. Neither of them could use their hands nor let the balloons fall to the ground. The two of them would use their bodies to carry the balloons from the starting point to the finish point, and the group with the most balloons would win.

This game was a test of their coordinations. Of course, it was mainly about creating an ambiguous relationship between men and women to make fun of each other. Therefore, the atmosphere at the scene was very active. All the men were looking forward to being selected.

There were four pairs of men and women standing on the stage soon. I thought that this small probability had nothing to do with me. After all, it was very unlikely for me to win five out of a hundred female employees. But it was such a coincidence that the last one was me!

"The fifth lady is... Chloe!" The host shouted on the stage.

I stepped onto the stage in a daze.

The host continued, "Now I'm going to select the last man..."

At this time, the host raised the microphone in his hand and said in an emotional tone, "Everyone, our Boss, Mr. William, is also participating in this game, so the partner of the fifth lady is our Mr. William. Now, welcome Mr. William!"

Standing on the stage, I saw Henry, who was stepping on the stage, and stunned. "I am actually in the same team as him? God, why do feel that my heart is beating so fast?"

Henry quickly stood beside me. Just as the staff was preparing the balloon, I suddenly heard his deep voice. "Don't be nervous. Let's take the first place!"

In the blink of an eye, I saw no expression on his face, but his eyes were gentle, not as cold as before. "I haven't seen him for a few days, but his character has changed? Why is he suddenly so gentle?"

The next moment, from the corner of my eye, I suddenly saw a sharp gaze in the crowd staring at me. The gaze was different from ordinary envy, jealousy, and hatred, but it was a kind of resentful light.

That was the gaze of Eva.

That kind of expression was as if she couldn't pull me off the stage. Her fierce look was as if I had eaten the meat in her bowl.

The angrier that woman was, the happier! was.

I pretended to be very happy.

Sure enough, Eva's face was distorted. Looking at her angry face, I found it funny. Soon, the game began!

In the beginning, I was in the front, and Henry was in the back. The balloon was stuck between my butt and Henry's lower abdomen. This action aroused everyone's laughter.

But it was too slow. Later, we changed our strategy. We faced each other, and the balloon was stuck between our abdomen. We held hands and kept the same steps and movements.

His big hands were really warm. My hands were wrapped in his big hands, and my face and his face almost touched.

At this moment, suddenly felt that a deer was constantly hitting my heart, and my face turned red. I didn't dare to look up into his eyes. His warm breath had sprayed on my face, making me feel itchy.

Just when I was distracted for a moment, the balloon fell down a little bit.

This made me afraid to continue thinking about other things.

There were constant cheers in my ears. The last pair would be punished. He must not lose!

We cooperated well. Although we were not the first, we were still in the second position. I thought we didn't need to worry about it, but something unexpected happened.

"Ah..." I accidentally sprained my ankle and sat on the ground in an indecent posture.

There was an uproar over the scene. I was so embarrassed that my face turned red. Why did I want to wear this pair of three-inch high heels today?

At this time, a pair of strong arms helped me up. I looked up and happened to see the handsome face of Henry.

"How is it?" He frowned, as if he was worried about me.

"I'm fine." I shook my head.

His expression softened.

The competition was about to end.

We were the last. I took his arm and said anxiously, "We're the last one. Let's continue."

Henry shook his head and made a gesture to the host, indicating that he should give up the competition.

"Why should I give up?" I asked discontentedly. I didn't want to be punished, although I didn't know what punishment was.

Henry suddenly put his arm around my shoulder. I heard him say, "Don't be stubborn. Don't forget the baby in your belly."

Hearing this, I had to accept my fate.

Fortunately, I didn't hurt the baby just now. I just had one thought in my mind, which was that I couldn't lose the game. I forgot the fact that I was pregnant.

As soon as the bell rang, the game was over. The couple who won the first place were rewarded with the latest version of the smart phone.

I stood there and thought, "Could it be that the last one wants to pay for the two mobile phones? Oh my god! That's the latest one!"

At this time, the host finally spoke. "Everyone, I now announce that the last punishment of this game is... pouring a bucket of ice water!"

Although it was spring now, I would catch a cold if I was poured ice water.

"Are you ready?" After the host shouted, someone immediately came up with a large bucket of ice water, and a staff member put a chair in front of me and Henry.

There are so many ice cubes. If all of them fall on me, what will happen to the baby if I fall ill?

While I was thinking about how to refuse, Henry was already standing in front of me...