"It's alright, Yvette." Chuck Cannon smiled. It was his mother's hotel, why did he have to pay?
Chuck thought of bringing Yvette Jordan to see his mother right after that.
If she had met his mother, she would then believe that he came from a very rich family wouldn't she? Plus since Yvette was so pretty, his mother would definitely like her.
"Please take it, Chuck." Yvette’s tone was very serious. Although she was almost broke, this was still her company’s business. How could she let him pay for it?
Furthermore, it would not be cheap to dine in a five-star hotel. It could easily cost them up to several thousand dollars a meal.
She never had a chance to eat with him at a place like that before as well.
"Chuck, I know that you've earned some money recently, but please use mine. I'm older than you, so I have to take good care of you." Yvette continued.
Chuck was touched by her words. She had said similar words to him when he was about seven years old. They were still innocent children, but he had always liked to hug her whenever they slept together back then.
In the end, Chuck had no choice but to take her money and head downstairs together.
In the parking lot.
Director Ayana and Director Clare were waiting for them.
"Do you really think that we’ll be dining in a five-star hotel?" Director Clare was still a little suspicious. It would be costly to eat at a place like that. Was Yvette really that generous?
"They should. Our business is quite successful. lt should be normal for them to treat us at a place like that right?" Director Ayana said as she shook her head. It was only a given.
"That's true though. But it still feels a bit weird to drive a Buick to eat at a five-star hotel. But if they insist on keeping up the pretence, then fine by me. They could drive their lousy ass car for all I care. But I'm still going to enjoy my fine meal." Director Clare smiled.
"I'm guessing that maybe they want us to introduce some clients to them, so that's why they are being so generous now."
"I'm fine with that, but the meal is only going to cost one or two thousand dollars, then forget about it. If it's around five to eight, then we’ll introduce some to them."
"That's what I thought too. Oh right, I just remembered that I have an old friend around here, so I'd better ask her to come over as well." Director Ayana said as she remembered.
She had promised to bring her friend out for a good meal, and this was the perfect time. They were going to eat for free, so why not call her to come together?
"Will they agree to that? After all, another person would cost an extra several hundred dollars." Director Clare hesitated.
"Would she dare to disagree? If she doesn't agree, then I'll leave immediately." Director Ayana said as she curled her lips. "Besides, it's just one extra person right? What's the big deal?"
"Yeah, it's nothing, but..."
"No buts. If they dare to disagree, then I will just refuse to sign the contract, let alone introduce some clients to her." Director Ayana shook her head and said seriously.
"Fine then, let's not talk about it anymore. They're coming," Director Clare said. The two of them stopped talking immediately.
At this time, Chuck and Yvette came down together. Chuck started the car and everyone got in it.
As Chuck was ready to drive, Director Ayana, who was sitting behind him, said, "Wait a minute, Director Jordan. It just so happened that I have a friend here. I had asked her to come to lunch with us, is it alright for you guys?"
Yvette froze, and so did Chuck.
"Director Jordan, my friend doesn't eat much." Director Ayana continued, her tone was a little arrogant. “If she dared to reject me, then I’ll walk out right now.” she thought to herself.
If she said no, then Director Ayana would definitely cancel the deal. It was useless to have connections with such a petty person.
After a moment of silence, Yvette said with a smile, "Sure, you should ask your friend to come along as well."
Director Ayana smiled. At least she still knew how to treat her clients well. "Fine then, I’ll let my employees get their training here." she thought to herself.
She took out her mobile phone and dialed a number. It soon got connected. "Hello, Director Zannel, it's me. I'm here at Ocean City. No, no, I'll treat you to a meal. I have several friends with me here. Are you at the office? I'll pick you up. Okay, okay, just wait for me downstairs in ten minutes. I'll be there soon, okay..."
Were they going to eat at some garbage hotel? How disgusting!
Director Ayana was a little unhappy. Did he not understand what they were implying? Couldn't he tell that they wanted to eat at that hotel? They would be able to take some photos as well if they ate at such a high-class building.
"There is a better hotel up ahead," Chuck said. Yvette was stunned at first but she immediately understood. Was it that place?
"Just go back to that hotel. We can eat over there." Director Ayana said. It was such an embarrassment to bring her friend over to an ordinary hotel for a meal.
"There's a five-star hotel ahead," Chuck said helplessly.
"Don't try to fool me with a rubbish place!"
Director Zannel was also very unhappy. There weren't any five-star hotels up ahead. Did they think that she didn't know?
"Hey, there's a building in front of us. It looks quite magnificent actually." Director Clare, who was pretty quiet the whole time suddenly piped up.
Director Ayana and Director Zannel both looked out and their eyes lit up.
The building in front of them looked several times more amazing than the one they had passed by just now. Were they going to eat here?
Director Ayana was confused. "Well, it's not bad."
Director Zannel was ecstatic. She hadn't been here before. This hotel was quite famous, and she had been wanting to come here for the longest time. She had heard that even it was rather expensive, the food there was excellent.
"Ayana, is it here?" Director Zannel smiled, and her tone was full of expectation.
Director Ayana was delighted, feeling that she had gained her pride back. She nodded and said, "Yes, it's here. Let's eat here."
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