Chapter 164 What Exactly Was Larry Up To

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Sensing the tension in the room, Mathilda quickly stepped in with a cheerful smile to smooth things over. “Alright, now that everything’s been cleared up, let’s not dwell on it. Larry, since you’re already here, why don’t you stay for dinner? It’s the perfect time for everyone to enjoy a lively meal together.”

Larry didn’t decline; he smiled and nodded. “Then I’ll gladly accept.”

Sloane hadn’t planned on staying, but when she noticed Conrad was also present, she decided to remain.

Although Conrad had already finalized a partnership with the Houston Group, he couldn’t quite figure out Larry. The man’s attitude toward him constantly swung between warm and cold, so Conrad saw this dinner as a chance to build some rapport.

“Mr. Larry, please, have a seat!” Conrad said enthusiastically, gesturing toward an open chair. But Larry walked right past it and sat down beside Sloane instead. “I’ll sit here.”

As he took his seat, Sloane furrowed her brows slightly but said nothing and focused on her meal.

Larry, however, had a sharp eye and a keen sense for timing. He kept finding opportunities to start conversations with Sloane.

moving along nicely. When you have time,

distant. “Mr. Conrad, I’ve already delegated that

on the cold response, his expression stiff with embarrassment. He hadn’t expected Larry to be so dismissive. A flicker of irritation flared inside him, but he didn’t dare let it show. He forced a smile. “Of course, of course.

“Larry, Conrad is only being thorough for the sake of the collaboration. You

wonder if Ms. Rivers is free this weekend?

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join us.”

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lost her appetite. She set down her fork and

couldn’t tell Larry came here for me, I’d have to be a complete idiot. But

after being turned down, Larry showed no hint of offense. Instead, he smiled and eased

so cold toward him yet bend over backward to please Sloane, was furious. His face darkened, but he couldn’t lash out–he had no choice

Sloane and Lucas was still up in the air. If things didn’t work out with the Hawthorne family, the Houston family would make an excellent

calculations in her heart but kept a warm, composed smile on

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