Love At The Wrong Table

“Please hurry. The conference is about to begin.”

Mackenzie wasn’t sure why she added that last sentence. She was fully capable of handling the membership application defense on her own. However, she always felt more comfortable with Emmanuel by her side, so she couldn’t help but wish for his prompt return.

“Of course!”

Emmanuel nodded and exited the room.

Outside, he ran into Lexi, who was dressed formally and appeared quite serious.

“Emmanuel, has Ms. Quillen arrived?”

“She’s already there.”

“Thank you. I’ll go find her right away.”

“You’re welcome.”

After his response, he inquired casually, “Lexi, why do you seem so nervous?”

Only then did Lexi turn around and sigh. “I just discovered that my family may have some animosity toward the Quillen family. They have always held the position of vice president in the Nuthana Chamber of Commerce. I’m concerned that Ms. Quillen will be deliberately troubled today.”

also wondered. “Why does your family hold hostility

“Well…”

toward the Quillens because of what happened between Julian and your sister, or maybe because of your relationship with

could somewhat comprehend the situation with Julian and his sister, but did Althea need to interfere in his normal relationship with

have for Emmanuel and

didn’t elaborate further. She simply signaled Emmanuel and

Dealing with this playboy would be easier than handling Magnus as Aidan was too arrogant

had just spoken so much that Emmanuel suspected he must have some plan to confront the Quillens. And during the time before the meeting, he might

pulled up to the venue, followed by another Rolls-Royce

but the venue staff promptly ushered a group of individuals to

emerged from the first

up to the venue, followed by another Rolls-Royce and two security

scene wasn’t overly grand, but the venue staff promptly ushered

emerged from the

were Stanley’s eldest son and grandson, but because Stanley chose to sit with Angela, his granddaughter. It was evident that there were underlying dynamics within

of Commerce, Stanley engaged with various individuals and

familiar dar parked not far from the venue, along with the

discreetly and whispered, “Grandpa, look at that