Chapter 534: Overly Clever

"I didn't mean it that way. I just want to say that I like Aurora. Although I

misunderstood her at first, she's a good kid," Joaquin explained, trying to avoid further angering Oswaldo because of his remarks.

"That's more like it. Of course, my granddaughter is the best," Oswaldo declared

proudly.

The atmosphere at the table was warm and cheerful. Outside, snow was falling steadily, but inside, the room felt as warm as spring.

At the international airport, the clock struck 8:30. Candy's international flight arrived on time, and Heather and Gemma hurried to meet her.

Candy stood out in the crowd with her tall figure, even though she wore sunglasses and a black mask. She had deliberately kept her trip a secret, successfully avoiding the fans who had wanted to meet her at the airport.

"Candy, hello. I'm with Sun Corporation..." Heather introduced herself formally.

Gemma, on the other hand, took a more casual approach. "Candy, you must be exhausted after such a long flight. I made a reservation at Mia's for us to have a meal and rest a bit."

She made sure to mention Mia, a high-end and stylish restaurant, implicitly taking all the credit for the arrangement. Heather was caught off guard.

front of Candy, Gemma had suddenly changed her plans and secretly booked the fancy restaurant. Heather

glanced at the woman who had taken her arm so eagerly. "I don't like being touched by

a mistake. In her effort to build rapport with Candy, she had forgotten how straightforward Candy's

Candy said. Having spent years in the entertainment industry, she had encountered countless people like Gemma-women who thought they were clever but often overplayed their hand. Compared to the slightly reserved and serious Heather, Candy found her more likable. Smart

spicy, but the dishes are all authentic regional cuisine. If you'd like, we can

sincere, respectful, and not overly

let's go there," Candy agreed to

that she liked hotpot, only that she enjoyed spicy food. Heather had deduced that hotpot might suit her taste. Besides, Candy was accustomed to dining in luxurious hotels. Wouldn't she find more joy in local food? Only someone like Gemma, inexperienced

made up

a ten-minute drive from the airport," Heather

Her polite and respectful tone made it hard for

I'm Gemma. I've been watching your shows since I was a kid," Gemma interjected hurriedly, unwilling

interested in your name. Also, I'm only 21-you're making me sound like I'm 61," Candy replied coldly, shooting Gemma a frosty glance before

had been poured over her. The embarrassment

years since I've had this kind of

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