After expertly placing our orders, he rested his chin on his palm and squinted at me. “You’re even more beautiful than I expected!”
I raised my brows. “Is Harrison Credit your company?” From the looks of it, this kid was about twenty-three years old. Even though Harrison Credit wasn’t considered a large firm, there was definitely a reason Anthony chose them. I was surprised that a kid was capable of managing a company like that.
He slumped against the table and answered in a rather disinterested tone, “Yeah. I was bored in university, so I founded Harrison Credit just for fun.” Then, he tilted his head at me. “Let’s talk about something else, Sienna.”
He really is a kid.
I nodded. “Sure. What do you wanna talk about?”
He instantly perked up, straightening in his seat and sending me an imploring gaze. “Are you and Old boy planning to get a divorce?”
I blinked in bewilderment. “Old boy?”
He hummed a response and explained, “Anthony is already thirty plus years old, so if he’s not an old boy what is he? You’re only twenty-six, Sienna. Do you really plan to be with him for the rest of your life?”
I was stupefied by what he said for a moment, unable to formulate a response. In the end, I smiled wryly and asked, “Are you that interested in my private life?”
“Of course!” He nodded and regarded me seriously. “Hasn’t anyone ever told you how beautiful you are, Sienna? Especially how you just radiate elegance.”
I smiled at this peculiar young man and said succinctly, “Thank you!”
“What do you think about me, Sienna? Am I your type?” There was no end to this kid’s peculiarity.
After drinking some water, I glanced at him and avoided his question. “Do you think you’ll be able to successfully complete Featherstone Corporation’s annual audit if I hand it over to you?”
Seeing that I had changed the subject, he pursed his lips and sprawled on the table again, speaking in a feeble voice, “I’ll only know after doing it, so how am I supposed to answer your question now, Sienna?”
I furrowed my brows, slightly reluctant to continue the conversation. “Featherstone Corporation has recently gone public, so there’s a lot of funds involved. I’m sure you know better than me how the slightest mistake can lead to a colossal loss. Since I’m the person-in-charge this year, of course I’d have to be more mindful!”
He narrowed his eyes a fraction, those black orbs glowing slightly. “Sienna, do you think I’m incapable of doing a good job for Featherstone Corporation’s audit?”
My brows lifted, but I refrained from being too direct. With a smile, I said, “You established Harrison Credit at a very young age. Naturally, I believe in your capabilities. But after all, we’ve never worked together before and we don’t know each other well, so Featherstone Corporation will be holding a bidding event in the coming days. When the time comes, Harrison Credit will have to prove themselves. If Featherstone Corporation’s audit ends up being handed to Harrison Credit, then I hope to have a pleasant cooperation with you, Mr. Harrison.”
“It doesn’t matter!” he huffed. Supporting his chin with a hand, he looked at me with squinted eyes. “It looks like you don’t really trust me, Sienna!”
My brows drew together slightly as I disliked how he was acting overly familiar with me. “That’s not it, Mr. Harrison.”
“So you think I’m young?” He pushed the food that was just served toward me, his eyes never once leaving mine. “Don’t you think younger men are more passionate, Sienna?”
Unable to continue this anymore, I stood up and announced, “I will notify you about the date of the bidding as soon as possible. If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave first!”
He grabbed my wrist with some force. “Why are you in such a hurry?” He drew out his words and looked out of the restaurant.
Out of instinct, I followed his gaze and met Anthony’s gloomy eyes.
When I glimpsed Rylee standing beside him, I withdrew my gaze and forcefully tried jerking my hand away from Nick. However, this kid seemed to have a death grip on me.
I frowned and hissed with displeasure, “Let go!”
“Let’s watch the show together first!” With that, he pulled me back down onto my seat and pressed down on my shoulders while flashing a smile at Anthony and Rylee as they walked in. “Mr. Featherstone, what a coincidence! Join us!”
Upset, my face turned icy. “What are you doing?”
“Watching the show!” he merely said, then took the seat next to mine.
Wearing a solemn expression, Anthony walked over with Rylee, and both of them sat opposite us.
Rylee had of course seen me since just now. She no longer continued to act friendly, casting me a cold look instead.
I preferred it like this anyway. Couldn’t be bothered with them, I fished out my phone to busy myself with something.
Nick’s enthusiastic voice sounded just then. “Mr. Featherstone, Ms. Lorraine, what would you both like to eat? Allow me.”
I felt the urge to laugh. Didn’t he call him ‘old boy’ just a while ago? Now it’s Mr. Featherstone?
Anthony gave him an indifferent glance, then looked at Rylee. “What do you want to eat?”
This was a habit engraved deep in him. It was impossible to get rid of it.
Rylee said she was fine with anything, then remained silent. Nick, on the other hand, was a pain in the a** as he kept trying to get me to talk. If he wasn’t blocking my way, I would’ve left by now.
“Letty, are you busy later? Do you wanna go for a movie with me?” It was clear that Nick was trying to stir up trouble. A minute ago, he was still calling me Sienna. Now, he was shamelessly calling me Letty.
Since when did we become that close?
“I’m busy!” I snapped, then didn’t say another word.
I could vaguely sense Anthony’s eyes on me and ignored him.
Seeing how unresponsive I was, Nick turned to Anthony and rambled on, “Mr. Featherstone, I heard that you’re very close to Ms. Lorraine. My mom even said that she wants you two to come for a meal at Pear Garden sometime!”
“Thank Ms. Anderson on my behalf,” Anthony replied with a stoic expression.
“Is Ms. Anderson the fashion magnate you mentioned last time?” Rylee asked, an intrigued light entering her eyes.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
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