"Shall we go give it a try?" Emily played along.

As the two women discussed dishes at the restaurant, they gradually walked away. Clover and Miles, who were still glaring at each other, suddenly lost their interest in staying behind. They turned around to hurry after Rose and Emily. "I'm hungry too. I'll join," Clover said with a smile.

"Rosie, a friend of mine owns that restaurant. I'll get him to recommend some dishes for us," Miles enthusiastically suggested.

Clover retorted, "Ha! We can order for ourselves. We don't need any recommendations."

Miles responded, "Oh, I was just planning to recommend them to Rosie, not you."

"Mr. Miles..."

"Mr. Xanth..."

As the two continued to bicker, Rose felt a headache coming on.

"Ha... Emily, is this how Clover usually behaves?" Rose asked Emily as she shot Clover a weird look.

The CEO of Lerain Group, who controlled the entire corporation's decisions, was acting like a schoolboy.

Emily shook her head. "Not at all. This is the first time I've seen him like this." Her tone carried a hint of disdain. Then, her gaze fell on Miles as she asked, "Does Mr. Miles usually act this way too?" "Of course not. He usually isn't like this."

Miles had always been calm and composed. But today, he was behaving like a schoolboy as well.

The two men continued their childish bickering throughout the journey. If they weren't in public and had to maintain their image, they would have given each other a beating.

accustomed to their constant squabbling and became more at ease. She and Emily chatted about topics of mutual interest, ignoring Clover and Miles' petty arguments. After

crossed her mind, both men simultaneously

each other and rolled their eyes in sync as

Rose felt the need to answer carefully. Fortunately, she did have plans for tomorrow.

tone was light, the mention of a wedding caused the other three to

the other three more uneasy. Clover glanced at Miles. Coincidentally, Miles looked back. Their eyes met as each silently questioned the other,

were no big deal, and there was even a hint of anticipation in her smile. How could she be looking forward to it? That wedding was for Jonathan and Yara! Was she hiding

marriage alliance between the Finch and Maize families. He should have gone to Jonathan and beaten him up. "Rosie, there's no

not?" Rose

invitation and wanted her to attend. If she didn't go, wouldn't that spoil the

Rosie, I happen to have a banquet tomorrow. How about you be my

and chimed in, "Yes. There's a banquet tomorrow, and several renowned jewelry designers will be there. You

one. Though the Xanth family business

laughed. "Clover, you already have Emily as your date.

began, trying to persuade her, but Miles

There's been too much work at the Young Group recently, so let's take a break tomorrow. How about we hike a

for a hike." Clover surprisingly agreed with Miles

inside. How could she not understand their intentions? The moment she saw them at the hospital, she knew they weren't

worried

alliance tomorrow, so they came to accompany and comfort her. And when

they tried everything to

the

must go to the wedding tomorrow," Rose insisted. It wasn't just because of Yara's invitation, but

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