Chapter 88: We'll Discuss It Tonight

That afternoon, Sean's uncle,

uncle, Xavier, called and invited them to dinner.

Sophia arrived first; Sean had a meeting at the company.

"Auntie, over here!"

At the upscale restaurant, Sophia entered to find Xavier waving. She nodded and went over to where Vivian was sitting.

"Good evening, Ms. White," Sophia greeted her politely.

Vivian stood and shook Sophia's hand."Mrs. Sullivan, it's a pleasure."

Her formality made Sophia slightly uncomfortable.

After they sat down, Xavier asked about Sean, and Sophia explained he was at a meeting and

would join them later.

"My uncle works too hard! If I got married, I'd take a year off. Travel, party-have a blast!" Xavier exclaimed. Vivian snorted. "You could take a year off now. Reynolds Corp would function just as well without you."

"Hey, that's harsh. I'm still a branch manager."

"I heard that branch went bankrupt?"

"Why bring that up? Can't we just enjoy dinner?"

They were clearly close, bantering easily.

Xavier went outside for a cigarette, and Vivian ordered Sophia

"Thank you."

coffee.

Sophia thanked her, then remembered calling Chloe earlier about her acting prospects. Director - Davis had recommended Chloe for Vivian's show, but she'd contacted the assistant director, who, upon hearing Chloe lacked well-known roles, had rejected her application. "Ms. White, have you finalized the cast for your show?" Sophia

Vivian smiled. "Mrs. Sullivan has someone she'd like to recommend?"

"Yes, a friend of mine."

Vivian nodded but didn't comment.

Seeing her reaction, Sophia dropped the subject.

asked.

"By the way, I mentioned earlier about wanting you to be the on-set doctor for our production. Have you thought about it?"

Sophia considered this, then smiled."I'm my friend's manager now, but if she's lucky enough to be cast in Ms. White's show, I could definitely take on the role of on-set doctor."

why Vivian was so insistent on having her as the doctor, but

your friend audition at my

""Wonderful!"

88 We

inquiring about

he replied that he was on

Let's order,"

He

summoned

waiter and ordered

several signature dishes and

how they wanted their steaks cooked.

well-done-she didn't like rare

"And the other one?"

referring to Sean's steak. Sophia

"Medium-rare," Vivian said.

gaze shifted

with Xavier "Actually, whether my uncle comes or not doesn't matter. You can just tell my aunt," Xavier said. Vivian took a sip

agreed, so my uncle won't have

"Really? Not necessarily."

I don't want

She didn't want to trouble Sophia, but she was

Sean arrived

in a sharp suit, he approached the table, greeting Xavier and Vivian before bending to kiss Sophia on the head. He then casually unbuttoned his jacket, handing it to the

you order?" he

"Yes," Xavier replied.

Sophia. "Anything you'd

Sophia nodded. "It's fine."

Ella doesn't like Western food?" Vivian

food; she just doesn't like food made

Sophia stifled a laugh.

two single

don't flaunt your love in

besmirch

Xavier

protested."Is

that

how

treat you

your

elders?

You're too harsh!"

to teach you manners. Now pour

three times."

"You..."

88 Wet Decuss

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