q“Ha!” Danrique snorted. “You're making it sound like you two are noble beings.”

“No, we dare not think that way,” Sean explained hastily.

“Enough.” Danrique interrupted him and ordered, “Prepare a gift for me.”

“A gift?” Sean's interest was piqued.

“Yes.” Danrique pondered over it and added, “The more expensive, the better. It's for a woman.”

“Got it.” Sean left to carry out his order.

When Danrique arrived at Francesca's room, she was lounging on the sofa and playing a game on her tablet.

The make-up artist was putting the finishing touches on her makeup, and the hairstylist was busy getting her hair done. The maids were serving her dinner.

“There will be food served at the banquet hall,” Danrique remarked as he leaned against the door.

His affectionate gaze landed on her.

be filling at all.” Francesca didn't even bother to lift her head. “Besides, I'll have to act elegantly there;

Danrique was about to leave

a minute,”

Danrique halted in his tracks and

to talk to you.” Francesca

Danrique was delighted, for this was the first

told the make-up artist and stylists to

were both left alone, Francesca asked directly, “Why are you bringing me to the banquet

and she's

and will affect the future of Lindberg Corporation. If I show up, it might bring trouble to you.”

that?” Danrique

important,” Francesca brushed it

wasn't someone who liked to tattle on someone

Danrique joined her on the sofa. “You just have to dress up and stay by my side

know the power struggle between the influential families well, but I know you went to Epea to grab a share of the market to increase your influence and

was the first time she ever had a serious conversation with Danrique. She never wanted

her words, Danrique flashed an alluring smile. He came over to her and sat on the edge of the dressing table. Pinching her chin, he forced her

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