When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel)

Chapter 693 Talk Over Dinner

When the couple arrived at the Evans family, Ralph stepped out to welcome the two. “Dinner’s been ready for a while. Come in and eat.”

Dad, there’s no need to be so formal,” Cassandra said with a smile. “If there’s something you need, just talk to Nicholas directly.”

She truly believed that she held a place in Nicholas‘ heart.

Nicholas also spoke. “Mr. Evans, I heard from Cassandra that you wish to discuss something important with me. Let’s talk about that first.”

“Well… Let’s talk over dinner,” said Ralph with a beaming smile, ushering the two into the dining room.

During the meal, Ralph slowly revealed that ever since his return, he had been constantly targeted by others.

He was rather tactful, not fully disclosing the predicament he found himself in.

After all, Nicholas wasn’t his son–in–law yet. He was worried that if Nicholas found out that the Evans family was in bad shape, the latter might call off the wedding.

“That’s all about the matter. It’s not an incredibly severe situation, but it’s not good either.” Ralph observed Nicholas‘ expression carefully.

Nicholas asked calmly, “What’s

Clearly, he hadn’t expected Nicholas to

options and was hoping that Nicholas would stand up for him to

the project I’m currently handling? Once my funds are sufficient for turnover, I’ll take the project back. I promise you won’t incur any losses.” Ralph spoke convincingly, but Nicholas had

seemingly astute face, saying, “Mr. Evans, this isn’t a trivial matter. Even though I am the CEO of Orion

convene a meeting to discuss whether to take over Evans

Ralph felt his heart instantly turning ice cold

Nicholas was genuinely in a difficult

down his fork “I’m

you

to them, it had started to rain again. Nicholas stopped her. “I heard your mother is unwell. When you have the time, keep her company. There’s no need to

Cassandra watched

back, she saw Ralph looking worried. “Dad,

earlier? Nicholas has no intention of helping

be? Didn’t he mention that they would make a decision in

too naïve. No one rejects someone so bluntly

attitude, yet she still found it hard to believe. “Dad, you must have misunderstood. By Monday, he’ll definitely give