A Man Like None Other

William promptly rushed to the front while throwing looks at Jared, signaling him to leave posthaste. He blocked Walter’s path and fibbed, “Mr. Grange, that’s a server at the hotel, and he’s probably taken a wrong turn and came here instead.” Right then, Josephine had also caught up to Jared. She dragged him away while muttering, “Just how inattentive were you that you didn’t even watch where you were going and ended up here instead?”

“Wait a moment!” Walter called her back at once. Halting in her tracks, Josephine dropped her hold on Jared. “I apologize for my mismanagement that a server barged in, Mr. Grange. I’ll be sure to give you an explanation later.” William was sweating bullets, afraid that Walter would fly into a rage. Unexpectedly, Walter was taken aback. “Are you saying that Mr. Chance is an employee of your family?” “Yes!” William nodded in affirmation, but in the next second, he froze. “M-Mr. Chance?” Huh? How does he know that Jared’s family name is Chance? And he’s even addressing him as “Mr.?”

“Yes, that’s right. The guest of honor of my banquet this time is Mr. Chance. All the other guests are just here for the company,” Walter explained with a nod. This time, William and Josephine were stumped and couldn’t make sense of the entire situation. “I hope I’m not late, Mr. Grange?” Jared inquired with a smile as he took two steps forward. “You’re right on time, Mr. Chance. And this is?” Walter queried, pointing at Josephine. “This is my daughter, Mr. Grange. She’s friends with Mr. Chance.” William was indeed a veteran in the business field, for he gathered his wits about him in no time.

she didn’t even dare lift her head. “Do be seated, Mr. Chance. We’ve been waiting for you!” Tommy stepped forward and made a sweeping gesture at Jared. Jared didn’t dither either but walked straight toward the main seat. The crowd gathered around him, for despite having no

wealthiest family in the city. As such, none of them dared to offend him. After exchanging a glance, William and Josephine followed

Josephine shyly sat down beside Jared. The seat a step down from hers was given to William. It should have been Tommy’s seat, but if Jared and Josephine were in a relationship, William would then be the former’s father-in-law. Thus, Tommy wouldn’t dare sit above him. When everyone was seated, Walter lifted a glass of wine and said

would naturally know what they should do. “You flatter me, Mr. Grange!” Picking up