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Chapter 169 You Meet My Criteria Better Than in the Photo
The place for the gathering was changed to a more upscale restaurant, and the privacy was also much better.
As soon as you entered, there was a luxurious feeling of being intoxicated by the extravagance. Inside the private room, the long table was decorated quite tastefully. Alicia entered the room and greeted a few foreigners, then politely took a seat. Beatrice silently followed behind, just as she took two steps, a tall figure suddenly blocked her
way.
"Hi, Miss."
Hearing the sound, Beatrice looked up and surprisingly, it was one of her favorite Italian designers.
Mark Russo.
Taken from the Bible, it is a name commonly seen in Italy, which is quite traditional.
But his design was innovative and impactful.
It is said that his designs all came from his muse of inspiration.
He should have been a faithful person.
Beatrice looked at the person who greeted her and was somewhat taken aback. She was about to extend her hand when the other person hugged her directly.
When his hand slid down her shoulder and along her back, she inexplicably flinched, feeling somewhat uncomfortable.
not refuse
But thinking about how foreigners have different customs, she did
When he went to bow, she instinctively raised her hand to stop him.
Fortunately, Alicia stepped forward and blocked him, gently embracing him. "Mark, long time no see. I saw your new product a while ago, and it was absolutely perfect."
"Thank you, this young lady is..." Mark pointed at Beatrice.
Alicia intentionally blocked Mark and casually introduced, "This is my intern. Come, let's sit down and have a drink."
Mark nodded and took a seat with Alicia.
Beatrice breathed a sigh of relief, but she always felt like someone was staring at her. When she looked up, there was nothing unusual.
The party started, and the participating designers chatted away.
Alicia has been feeling down lately due to her divorce, but now she is also smiling. Beatrice saw her happy, so she didn't go forward to disturb her and silently sat at the end. Suddenly, a glass of wine was handed to her. Mark across the table smiled and raised his glass, "I have seen your work, very talented, looking forward to your future works."
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"Thank you."
Upon hearing such high praise from her idol, Beatrice raised her glass and drank the wine.
After finishing his drink, Mark went to chat with other designers.
Beatrice didn't pay attention either, but a few minutes later, she felt a strange sense of excitement in her body.
But it wasn't excitement in that aspect, more like a roller coaster, with the body gradually rising The unfamiliar feeling made Beatrice immediately realize something was wrong as she looked at the empty glass in front of her. The pale orange liquid of fruit wine still remained on top,
She propped herself up and looked at Mark again. Through the decorations on the table, he avoided the crowd and raised his glass to her with a subtle smile at the corner of his mouth.
Beatrice instantly understood what was happening.
Her heart raced faster and faster due to the excitement, to the point where even her body was somewhat out of control.
She was really afraid of doing something in public, so she could only secretly get up while everyone was chatting.
As she walked away from the table, a hand tightly grabbed her arm.
"Beatrice, what's wrong? Did you drink too much? Shall I help you get some fresh air?"
Beatrice looked up and met Mark's smiling face.
She opened her mouth to shout Alicia, but found that she produced a strange monotone sound when she spoke. If she opened her mouth again, it would definitely be noticed by others. And Alicia was surrounded by several designers, so it was not certain that they could hear her
voice.
She could only grit her teeth and try hard to keep her body, away from Mark.
As soon as she moved, Mark's grip on her increased slightly, but his tone remained gentlemanly on the surface.
"We walked."
Beatrice could only watch him lead her out of the room, fully conscious.
Mark did not take her out of the restaurant, but went to the private room at the end of the corridor.
Beatrice was placed on the chair by him, as her body was out of control and she had no way to resist. She just looked up at the lamp in a daze.
The feeling inside was like a roller coaster, throwing people up into the sky like a cotton candy, one after another.
She knew very well that this metaphor was all mixed up, but her mind just thought that way.
Comfortable and cerie.
After Mark looked at her for a few moments, he said, "Are you excited? Are you comfortable You meet my requirements even better than in the photos." (*) 14.46
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Requirements?
What did it mean?
Beatrice didn't have time to think carefully, she only saw Mark satisfactorily open the bag that had been placed in the compartment.
After Beatrice saw what was inside, she struggled in fear.
Mark approached Beatrice with a smile on his face, holding something in his hand.
Private room.
The person who welcomed and cleaned up for Caden was Xander's fellow brother of the same lineage, who is also currently in charge of the mine.
According to the seniority, Caden should call out 'Fifth Uncle' and 'Sixth Uncle",
So when they entered, neither of the two elders nor their family members stood up.
After all, the age of their youngest son was enough to be Caden's father.
This is not Chicago here, and it's not Caden's turn to be in charge.
"Come in, have a seat."
Uncle Wu glanced at Caden and Madelynn behind him and pointed to the farthest spot.
Madelynn glanced at her position and furrowed her brows slightly.
Seating arrangement was highly emphasized during banquets.
No matter what, today Caden and she were both hosts and guests, how could they sit at the end?
"Mr. Caden..." she said discontentedly.
"Sit down."
Caden calmly pulled Madelynn to sit down.
The dishes on the table had clearly been touched, and even the wine was only half a bottle left.
Uncle Liu casually threw the tissue he used to wipe his hands onto the plate full of bones, and said nonchalantly, "Your fifth uncle and I were hungry, so we just had a little bit. You're younger, so you wouldn't mind." Leftover food, leftover dishes, leftover wine. This is not a welcoming gesture, but clearly a show of dominance towards Caden
Caden remained unusually calm and said, "It's alright, I asked the waiter to bring a howd of bird's nest congue. Madelynn caught a cold, so it's better for her to eat something hot."
Upon hearing this, Madelynn's checks flushed red and she shyly said, "Mr. Caden, I am fine Uncle Wu and Uncle Liu immediately turned their gaue to Madelynn.
"They say you two are in love, we didn't believe it, but we didn't expect you to be w in love. It seems like we will be attending your wedding soon."
You two are laughing at me." Madelyn also didn't deny it, thoughly enjoying the attention. (Bird's nest porridge was served, Caden deliberately touched the mperature before handing is of
< Chapter 169 You Meet My Criteria Bet...
Photos?
Requirements?
What did it mean?
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Beatrice didn't have time to think carefully, she only saw Mark satisfactorily open the bag that had been placed in the compartment.
After Beatrice saw what was inside, she struggled in fear.
Mark approached Beatrice with a smile on his face, holding something in his hand.
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Private room.
The person who welcomed and cleaned up
for Caden was Xander's fellow brother of the same lineage, who is also currently in charge of the mine.
According to the seniority, Caden should call out "Fifth Uncle" and "Sixth Uncle".
So when they entered, neither of the two elders nor their family members stood up. After all, the age of their youngest son was enough to be Caden's father. This is not Chicago here, and it's not Caden's turn to be in charge.
"Come in, have a seat."
Uncle Wu glanced at Caden and Madelynn behind him and pointed to the farthest spot. Madelynn glanced at her position and furrowed her brows slightly. Seating arrangement was highly emphasized during banquets.
No matter what, today Caden and she were both hosts and guests, how could they sit at the end?
"Mr. Caden..." she said discontentedly.
"Sit down."
Caden calmly pulled Madelynn to sit down.
The dishes on the table had clearly been touched, and even the wine was only half a bottle left.
Uncle Liu casually threw the tissue he used to wipe his hands onto the plate full of bones, and said nonchalantly, "Your fifth uncle and I were hungry, so we just had a little bit. You're younger, so you wouldn't mind."
Leftover food, leftover dishes, leftover wine. This is not a welcoming gesture, but clearly a show of dominance towards Caden.
Caden remained unusually calm and said, "It's alright, I asked the waiter to bring a bowl of bird's nest congee. Madelynn caught a cold, so it's better for her to eat something hot." Upon hearing this, Madelynn's cheeks flushed red and she shyly said, "Mr. Caden, I am fine."
Uncle Wu and Uncle Liu immediately turned their gaze to Madelynn.
"They say you two are in love, we didn't believe it, but we didn't expect you to be so in love. It seems like we will be attending your wedding soon."
"You two are laughing at me." Madelynn also didn't deny it, thoroughly enjoying the attention.
Bird's nest porridge was served, Caden deliberately touched the temperature before handing it to
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Madelynn.
Madelynn happily started eating.
Uncle Wu and Uncle Liu exchanged a glance and signaled the waiter to pour Caden a drink. "Caden, even though the Melendez family is no longer able to support you, you don't really have to worry about the mine. We can't let you, this young generation, be burdened with your fiancée, right?" Uncle Five said.
"Oh? How did the two uncles plan to do it?"
Caden moved his wine glass slightly, but didn't drink. Instead, he considerately picked up some food for Madelynn.
Uncle Liu said indifferently, "Find a few people to secretly pressure those family members to sign documents admitting that it was their own violation of regulations. Once we distance ourselves from the situation, just give them some money."
"How much money?"
"With this document, at most they will be given humanitarian expenses, but it's useless even if they want to sue to death. They are just some rural people who only know how to do hard labor, what do they know about the law?" Uncle Liu laughed heartily and didn't care. Uncle Wu should be more cautious, he did not respond, but he also tacitly approved Uncle Liu's approach.
In comparison, Uncle Wu was more difficult to deal with.
Caden's calm and expressionless demeanor made it impossible for anyone to see through. At this moment, the compartment door was pushed open by someone.
Keith whispered in Caden's ear, "Mr. Caden, the people over there said Suddenly, his pitch-black pupils were like undissolved ink, with a faint hint of red flashing in his eyes. They were sinister and cruel, exuding a bloodthirsty danger that sent shivers down one's spine. He got up and said, "Excuse me for a moment."