Chapter 164 What Exactly Was Larry Up To

10 Free Cond

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.

back. “Mr. Larry, our project has been moving along nicely. When you have time, perhaps we could go over

blandly, his tone distant. “Mr. Conrad, I’ve already delegated that project to my team. If anything comes up, they’ll contact

dismissive. A flicker of irritation

is only being thorough for the sake of the collaboration. You young people

turned to Sloane. “I wonder if Ms. Rivers is free this

1/2

7:24 Fri, Sep 5

164 What Exactly Was Larry Up

join us.”

+10 Free Coina

down her fork and responded clearly, “I’m not

came here for me, I’d

of offense. Instead, he smiled and eased the mood. “No problem. Whenever Ms. Rivers has time, you’re always

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

other hand, was quite pleased with how things were going. The engagement between 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

quiet calculations in her heart but kept a warm,

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255