I was at a loss as I looked at Kimberly, mainly because I had never dealt with someone like her. I initially thought Trinity would match Kimberly's description. However, I realized Trinity was much more

sophisticated than what I had imagined after the real showdown.

The woman before me was an actual troublemaker. She noticed me lost in my thoughts and tapped her spoon on my plate, saying, "I'm talking about you! Stop looking so indifferent!" "Kim!" Martin reprimanded her.

Kimberly rolled her eyes and pursed her lips before continuing to eat.

Jake intervened, "The dishes are finally here, Ms. Chloe. Please, have some."

Martin put aside his act and said, "Ms. Chloe, let's talk while we eat."

I glanced at Kimberly, and no longer had an appetite. It felt like I would be eating someone else's leftovers. I calmly said, "I'm sorry, everyone, but I don't have much of an appetite. Please proceed with eating."

My words offended Kimberly. She stared at me and asked, "What do you mean by that? Is it because you think we're not qualified to eat with you? How dare you say you don't have an appetite?"

observing her expression. Although pretty,

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"Ms. Kimberly, your brother invited me here. Speaking that way isn't how you treat guests. You can be playful and willful at home

perhaps because no one had ever

you've learned your lesson.

him. "What could I possibly learn from her? Foswood is nothing! If she's as capable as you say, why'd she come to Bourdamun? She might be impressive, but she still has to come

remark made me want

hint of gentleness. "Ignore her, Ms. Chloe. That's just how she

with my team leader? Business is business, and some things aren't solely up to me. We can discuss it again next time." I motioned to leave, but Jake held me

me frowning at

on my shoulder, so

Ms. Chloe. You can propose your conditions now

Uncle Jake? You're embarrassing our family by letting her propose her terms!" Kimberly forked a piece of meat and

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