The Heir

“Well, you are the one who signed the cooperation with the LS Group. It is your responsibility to make them come to the banquet. Invite that mysterious new president.”

“But I haven’t seen him, Grandma. It’s Vanessa Smith whom I met.”

“Invite that Vanessa Smith then and tell her to come with their new president.”

Victoria was about to say something when her grandmother ended the call. She let out a sigh of disbelief. How could she tell them to come to the banquet when she did not have the authority to do so? It was just one signed cooperation. She was not even acquainted with Vanessa Smith.

“Ma’am.” Linda approached her.

“Yes?” She turned to face the housemaid.

“Your husband said if you are done with the phone call, please come outside and join us. The food has been served.”

“Oh… yeah.” She put the receiver back to its base and headed outside the farmhouse.

When she went to the buffet table, Maximilian handed her a plate filled with food.

“What did the old Mrs. Griffith say to you?” her husband asked when they occupied one of the tables.

“Well, she told me she will be hosting a banquet to brag about the cooperation with the LS Group.” She shook her head. “My grandmother… she always brags about everything.”

that she was having

it?” he asked

to ear while slicing the meat. And she knew very well why he reacted that way. Of course, her

banquet. I am so excited to see Franklin’s gloomy face once your

tell you? We should not get to the

so arrogant towards you. And

pressed his hand. “Let’s just focus on the good things in life,

his hand from

I have one important task to do for Grandma,” she told her husband

turned to her

heaved a deep

Vanessa Smith and their new president to the banquet.” She winced. “Maybe I gave my

“And why?”

I am too close

a banquet for your birthday, though.” Maximilian stood up and headed to the

two flutes and

them if your grandmother said so.” Maximilian filled their glasses. Now that your companies have signed a deal, this is the start of a friendship,

friendship of convenience, most likely,” she countered and picked a flute