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Then, she changed the topic. “Since you’re already here, don’t leave just yet. Why don’t we have lunch

together? At the same time, you can guide me with some pointers on managing a bridal store. How

about that?”

“Since you have said it, I can’t reject your request, can I?”

After that, Xavier walked to the desk and perused Veronica’s operation plan while holding a discussion

with her.

When the clock struck 12.00PM, the two of them left the office and headed straight for a Turkish

restaurant. However, when they were about to make a move, Matthew arrived at the Encounters Bridal

Store.

As he walked into the lobby, he noticed all of the employees were off on their lunch break except for the

receptionist, who was still on duty.

When she saw him approaching her, she quickly walked toward him. “President Kings, what brings you

here?”

Matthew was wearing a plaid trench coat that was complemented with a gray scarf around his neck,

making him look slightly younger and even more handsome. His overall profile gave him an additional

touch of attraction.

“Where’s Roni?” he asked as he looked around.

“You mean, President Murphy? S-She just left with Young Master Xavier to most likely catch a bite,”

Shirley replied with full honesty and told Matthew the truth.

However, she did not notice the man’s cold gaze when she spoke.

“Shirley, right?” Matthew walked to the couch at the side and took a seat while pointing at Shirley to

follow suit.

As Shirley did not know what was going on, her voice trembled as she asked, “President Kings, is there

anything you want me to do for you?”

“I’m fine, but I’m a tad bit worried for Roni. She’s from the countryside and isn’t well aware of how

cunning people can be. I’m worried.” He frowned slightly and sighed as there was solemnity in his tone.

It was enough to render Shirley confused because she thought that Matthew and Veronica had a feud

with each other. Why does it look like it isn’t the case? If that’s not the case, why were the orders that we

received before all canceled?

She was doubtful.

Just a mere glance at her expression was enough to tell Matthew what the woman thought. Then, he

explained, “Handling a bridal store is somewhat like an experience for Roni. She can’t even manage a

small bridal store if she doesn’t rely on others. A big responsibility in the future would only create more

embarrassment for her.”

After listening to his elaboration, Shirley suddenly realized something and immediately gave him a

thumbs up. “Wow, President Kings, you are really far-sighted. No wonder we suddenly lost our business

after operating so well. What you just mentioned makes sense. It is only through experience that

Veronica is able to mature and improve. Sigh, you are being so kind to her, but why didn’t you tell her

about your intentions?”

Those words from Matthew were from the bottom of his heart.

However, while he was training Veronica, what he considered was not just relieving her psychological

burden, but to remove people’s perception of her as relying on the Kings Family for support. At the same

time, he hoped that such a method would force her to submit to him.

It was just that he never expected Veronica to be such a tenacious and persistent woman.

“You must not let her know about this. Otherwise, judging from her indolence, there’s a fear that she

won’t work this hard. So, Shirley, in the future, you have to inform me immediately if anything happens to

Roni.”

So much foreshadowing had occurred previously, only to buy support.

Shirley responded, “Ahhh… I can’t do that, President Kings. That would mean I’m betraying Veronica.”

“Roni’s current situation isn’t as simple as you think it is. As her godbrother, I have the duty to… protect

her.”

“Gosh, President Kings, you are so benevolent. I’m exceptionally envious since it’d be so nice to have a

godbrother like you.” Jealousy was dancing in her bright eyes, but then she heard the man speaking

again.

“If you need anything in the future, just let me know. You are Roni’s assistant, which means you’re part of

the family.”

The phrase ‘part of the family’ convinced Shirley in a matter of minutes. She hurriedly nodded. “Um,

okay. For Veronica’s sake, if I need anything, I’ll inform you immediately.”

Ding. Dong.

There was a notification for a WhatsApp message.

Conrad, who was in the midst of settling company matters, took his phone and noticed that it was

Yvonne who texted him. ‘5.00PM tonight at Hilton Restaurant. I’ll be waiting for you at Room 88.’

She had reserved a room in advance just to invite him for a meal.

When he saw the message, there was calmness as he stoically replied, ‘I will arrive on time.’

After sending the text, he took his device and searched for a person’s profile in the WhatsApp contact

list.

He was looking for Tiffany’s inbox, after which he tapped on the keyboard with his slender fingers and

drafted a message. ‘Tiffy, are you free tonight?’

A response came almost immediately after Conrad sent the message.

‘Yeah, I am.’

‘That’s perfect. I’ll wait for you at 6.00PM tonight at the Hilton Restaurant.’

It was after he scheduled a time with the other party that he returned to his work. Yvonne, who had

invited him, and Tiffany, who had been invited, both did not know that he was meeting them at the same

time.

Meanwhile, over at Hilton Restaurant, Xavier and Veronica were having their lunch and she had the habit

of sitting by the window. Yet, nobody could have known that they would be joined by two others while

placing their orders.