Chapter 47 – Back Home to Marry Off Myself Novel

Comparing to the Herbert family, the Mendelsohn family could be regarded as an up-rising star. But it had many generations of talents. When it came to the generation where Cormac was in, it became a leading company in B City.

And even DF Corporation, a time-honored brand that had lasted for a hundred years, was not a patch on it.

WY Group engaged in diversified industries. The Excellence Investment Bank, which was co-invested by WY Group and Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, was renowned internationally.

Sampson nodded slightly as a reply to his greeting.

“Let’s go.” He then turned around to look at Loredana, “Are you unaccustomed to it?”

Loredana nodded honestly.

“Actually, I’m not accustomed to it too.” Sampson smiled. He had no interest in business after all and the companies controlled by his family were all operated by his elder brother.

“Why were you staying in A Country back then? Did you get hurt in a relationship?” Judging from

Sampson’s family background, he should not have appeared in A Country and worked as a psychologist in a small clinic.

Sampson was stunned at the moment as he hadn’t expected this sudden question from her. He was amused, “Why do you think that I came here to cure the pangs I got from a relationship?”

“Wasn’t Maria your girlfriend?” She remembered that his mother had mentioned about this name when they were in the villa back then.

From his mother’s words, she could tell that Sampson seemed to care about Maria so much.

And Maria was definitely the name of a girl because it sounded cute.

When hearing this name, the smile on Sampson’s face gradually disappeared and his face darkened,

“Her name is Maria Herbert and she’s my younger sister. I’ve lost her when I was young and haven’t found her yet.”

Loredana opened her mouth trying to say something. She had assumed that Maria was his ex-girlfriend, and she didn’t intend to bring about his unpleasant memories.

“Sorry…”

“No need.” Sampson smiled again.

In the sumptuously decorated hall, people were toasting and chatting with each other. Men were wrapped in business suits while women were in the most beautiful make-ups and dresses in an attempt to put up a front for their male companions.

Nevertheless, Loredana wore no make-up, which was quite out of place.

“Sampson.” Camilla had chosen a lady from a building materials company to be Sampson’s companion for today’s banquet, but Sampson refused it.

And now he brought this girl to the party.

“Mom, she’s Loredana Flores.” Sampson introduced Loredana to his mom.

This was a big event after all, so although Camilla felt discontented when seeing Samson bringing this girl here, she didn’t show it in the public. Instead, she wore a decent smile on her face, “Oh, let’s go there and make acquaintance with some people.”

Sampson had been abroad all year round and the public almost forgot that the Herbert family had two sons. They only remember the first son of the Herbert family, Warner Herbert.

The crystal chandelier, which was hanged down from the center of the ceiling of the second floor, illuminated the room and looked dazzling.

There were a group of people in the middle of the hall, among which the most eye-catching one was the tall and slender figure surrounded by the crowed. Although Loredana was quite far away from them, she was able recognize who that man was.

She became strung up out of no reasons.

Sampson patted her hand, “Relax. I’m by your side.”

“You know he will be here in advance?” Loredana looked into his eyes.

“I just want to tell him that you have someone to back you up.” As he was speaking, he held up

Loredana’ hand and walked towards Cormac.

“The business world is the stage for younger generations like you in the future.” Simon Bridges, the previous president of Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation who seldom attended activities after his retirement, let out a hearty laughter while saying, “Of the young generations, the most promising one is undoubtedly Cormac.”

“Mr. Bridges, you flatter me.” Cormac put one hand into his pocket. With Helen wrapping her arm around his and the other hand holding a red wine glass, he looked dazzling and attracting under the lights.

“I heard that WY Group has established…” The one who was speaking was Warner. When he saw his younger brother who was walking towards them with a girl, he was started.

“Sampson, who’s this,” asked Warner.

Sampson led Loredana to come over, “She’s my girlfriend.” When he was speaking, he stole a glance at

Cormac.

It was as if he was usurping Cormac’s place.

Since Cormac was unwilling to admit Loredana’ identity as his wife, he would take this chance.

Loredana hadn’t expected that Sampson would say this in the public.

Out of instinct, she tried to withdraw her hand which was grabbed by Sampson.

But Sampson found her intention and tightened the grip to stop her escape. He smiled and asked,

“What are you afraid of?”

Loredana felt inexplicitly guilt-ridden and even didn’t dare to lift her head.

Smiling, Warner introduced Sampson to the crowd, “This is my younger brother. He had been abroad all year round and is now back. I would appreciate it if you can give him a hand in the future.”

Helen clenched her fists, “Ms. Flores…”

Cormac slowly raised his eyelids. He quickly glanced over Loredana’ face and then maintained his indifferent and aloof look.

Loredana, who was originally unsettled, gradually calmed down herself under Cormac’s ignorance.

She felt that her nervousness before was quite ridiculous.

On such an occasion, the matters that were being discussed were always related to businesses.

Sampson was also biting the bullet to socialize with others. Loredana could tell that he did not like such an occasion. So, she pulled Sampson’s arm and whispered, “I want to go out, I need some air.”

Sampson held her hand, “I’ll take you to the back parlour.”

The lights, the noises, the voices of conversations and the flatteries gradually became inaudible.

After passing through the corridor, they reached the back parlour. It was wide, open and much quieter than the lobby. Occasionally, some people talked with each other while standing in front of the window.

“You don’t like those conversations, right?” Sampson smiled faintly, “In fact, I don’t like it either.”

He had no choice but to agree to come here this time because Camilla used both tough and soft tactics to force him.

He did not like to engage in social activities, did not like scheming against each other and did not like to make money by all means.

Perhaps this was related to his family background. He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth so he had never worried about money.

“I already noticed that, so do you want to thank me for bringing you out of it?”

“How do you want me to thank you?” Sampson approached her. Loredana could clearly smell his male scent which lingered around her ears. She could not help but want to move away but her waist was embraced by Sampson.

“I used to think that you were young. Time flies, you’ve already grown up.” He paid attention to her in the past but he did not have other thoughts. He did not know since when did he begin to have this kind of thought.

Loredana felt that Sampson was different than the person she knew in the past. He was as gentle as a dove and there was always a gentle smile on his face. He always took care of her like an elder brother.

But now something had changed, he was always ‘teasing’ her?

“You’ve changed.” Loredana turned her head and she uneasily clenched her hands into fists.

“You’re already an adult so of course, I can’t treat you like a child anymore, am I right?” he smiled.

Loredana pushed him away, “But I’m your sister.”

Sampson, who was unexpectedly pushed, took a step backward. When he regained the presence of mind, he looked at her, “Not a biological sister.”

Loredana walked to the window and looked up at the sky full of stars, “I want to treat you as an elder brother.”

Sampson looked at her back. Was she rejecting him?

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