“Sure! I’ll definitely deliver the message on your behalf!” Natalie was all smiles.

Mr. James was the chairman of James Corporation and a good friend of Natalie’s mentor because they were both chess enthusiasts.

The duo had a great time catching up with one another, but suddenly, a gentle and loving voice could be heard. “Nat, are you acquainted with Mr. James?”

Harrison showed up with a glass of wine.

As soon as Natalie noticed it was her father, her expression turned gloomy.

Mr. James frowned because he could sense that Natalie was irritated by the presence of the man. “Nat, who is this?”

Harrison got ahead of Natalie and greeted Mr. James before she could speak. “Pleased to meet you, Mr. James. I’m Natalie’s father.”

He initiated a handshake, yet Mr. James ignored him and behaved as though Harrison didn’t exist at all.

Harrison felt awkward and withdrew his hand after a few seconds. He looked at Natalie and said, “You should have told me you’re an acquaintance of Mr. James! Why have you never brought it up in front of me?”

due to her father’s odd behavior. She cut to the point and confronted, “Dad, what brings

pretended to be loving due

not here for you, but for Mr. James.” Harrison turned and looked at Mr. James in the eyes. Once

over the name card from him and had a good look before

“Yes!”

card in his pocket and queried, “How can I

have heard of the hardship Smith Group has been going through

James knew what Harrison had in mind as he asked curtly,

“Yes.” Harrison nodded vigorously.

in touch with prospective investors who could get Smith Group out of the nasty situation, he had spent a fortune to get his hands

company was in a tight spot due to the lack of cash to maintain its day-to-day operation. If things were to persist any longer, Smith Group would have to file for bankruptcy soon. Therefore,

right? Since you have such a capable son-in-law, why don’t you acquire his aid?” After Mr. James finished his question, he thought of something else and continued, “Since Nat is your daughter, does that mean she’s Mr.

stuttered and lied, signaling Natalie to play along with

James was known as a doting husband and father. He despised men who cheated on their wives. Thus, Harrison couldn’t let the former know he had turned his back against

and swirled her glass of drinks. “What are you talking about, Dad? Have you forgotten that my

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