BookToReadChapter 281: She recognized him from online profiles as a young businessman in his thirties who was remarkably sought after.
The man, anticipating this moment, stopped Alice.
"Miss Bennett, this way, please." Alice was surprised.
"Have you cto greetpersonally?" "For you, Mrs.
Bennett, of course." His gaze was kind.
"I hold you in high regard, Mrs.
Bennett.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtCould we speak privately?" Alice paused, smiling.
"If it's urgent, we can talk here.
I have to finalize the payment first.
Then I'll take you out to dinner.
Is that okay with you?" She skillfully handed the decision back to him, making it seem like he was taking the initiative, while she remained in control.
As a knight, he had no choice.
A private conversation would have to wait for another day.
But he changed the subject.
"There is no hurry for payment.
It is just a jewel.
If you like it, Miss Bennett, I will be happy to give it to you." Not far away, Caden, who had already paid his bill, cout and watched them with a cold gaze.
He stood, unconcerned, with one hand in his pocket and his sleeves rolled up to his elbows, showing prominent veins.
His face was unreadable.
He silently watched the interaction.
Alicia, keeping her smile, politely declined the man's offer.
His tone was warm and welcoming.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"I have no ulterior motives in offering you the jewels, Miss Bennett.
I simply wish to be friends.
I understand that you spent two hundred million dollars today perhaps to get back at Mr.
Ward, which really wasn't necessary or worth the effort."
Alice replied, "The gift is too generous and I must decline.
Besides, our business interests do not coincide, so I doubt we will have many opportunities to work together in the future." The man presented his business card.
"I am currently looking to invest in fine art.
Could you offeran opportunity, Miss Bennett?" Alice looked down.
He treated him as he would any other client.
"I am flattered.
Unfortunately, I am not in a position to offer him that opportunity. Seeing an opportunity, the man politely extended his hand.
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