Filed To Story: The Scarlet Vengeance: Justice of a Framed Beauty Novel (Grace & Jason)
“No need, treat me to a big meal next time. I won’t be a third wheel!”
After saying that, Eugenia left cheerfully.
Tina was speechless about her friend’s “consideration.” She turned to Chandler and said, “Let’s go then. Is your car parked in the school parking lot?” After all, classes were already over for the day.
“Yes,” he replied.
The two of them walked towards the parking lot.
Once they got into the car, Tina said to Chandler, “By the way, my parents wanted me to tell you that day at my house, don’t take it too personally. And when you meet them, don’t feel awkward.”
Chandler’s hand on the steering wheel tensed up as he mumbled, “I understand.”
It was difficult for him not to feel awkward after his future in-laws heard him say those things.
“But if one day, you really cry and cling to my leg, I’ll definitely soften up. Whatever you want, I’ll promise you,” Tina sighed.
Chandler froze again. Why did he sense from her tone that she seemed to really want to cry and cling to his leg!
“Do you have any place in mind for dinner?” he quickly changed the subject.
If they continued on this topic, it would only get more awkward.
“Whatever works,” Tina replied.
So, Chandler took Tina to a well-known VIP
restaurant in Emerald City. This restaurant was exclusive to members only.
Because of its strict membership policy, many wealthy people liked to dine here.
Just as Chandler and Tina passed by a private room, a voice suddenly called out, “Wait!”
“Isn’t this Mr. Hunter? What a coincidence to run into you here,” came a voice as someone approached Chandler, warmly greeting him.
Chandler glanced at the person. “It’s Mr. Harrison, long time no see.”
“Indeed. And who is this…” The person’s gaze fell upon Tina.
“This is my fiancée, Tina,” Chandler introduced.
Upon hearing this, the person’s eyes scrutinized Tina with a hint of seriousness. In high society circles, although not many had seen Tina, they all knew about the union between the two families, and that it had been arranged for quite some time.
Therefore, as soon as Chandler mentioned Tina’s name, the person knew exactly who she was.
This was none other than the heiress of the White
Maple Group!
the person introduced themselves.
“Hello, Mr. Harrison,” Tina smiled and followed
Chandler’s lead in addressing him as Mr. Harrison.
“Since we’ve bumped into each other, why don’t we have a meal together? It’ll be livelier,” Austin suggested. “Mr. Hunter, today, Mr. Liu, Mr. Fang, and some people from the city are also here. It’s been a while since we all had a meal together, so let’s do it.”
Chandler was about to decline when suddenly Tina caught sight of a figure in the private room. “Kit?”
Tina looked at the figure in surprise. She couldn’t believe that Kit would be at this dinner hosted by Mr.
Harrison. After all, Kit seemed to have no connection to this kind of gathering.
“Oh, Miss Stephenson knows Kit too? There are a few celebrities here tonight as well. Would Miss
Stephenson be interested?” Mr. Harrison immediately asked.
Tina hesitated and said, “Um, I am a fan of Kit.”
Mr. Harrison exclaimed more enthusiastically, “Even better! Come on, let’s go to the private room together!”
Chandler glanced at Tina, his eyes gleaming slightly, “Let’s have a meal together then.”
Mr. Harrison was delighted by the suggestion and immediately led Chandler and Tina into the private room.
There were quite a few big bosses in the private room who knew Chandler. When they saw Chandler, they were particularly friendly. After they learned about Tina’s identity, they also showed some enthusiasm towards her.
In the private room, Tina indeed saw several celebrities whose names she could recognize, as well as some familiar popular anchors!
However, these people were obviously just companions, here to liven up the dinner.
Kit’s expression froze when he saw Tina. He didn’t expect to see her in such a situation.
Austin tried to liven up the atmosphere, “Come on, Miss. Stephenson is still a fan of our Kit. Kit should raise a toast to Miss. Stephenson.”
Others also echoed, so Kit picked up a glass of wine and said to Tina, “It is my honor to have a fan like
Miss. Stephenson.”
After speaking, he drank up the glass of wine!
Tina also intended to have a drink.
“Drink less,” Chandler said, after all, she couldn’t handle alcohol well.
“I know, just one drink,” Tina whispered, and Chandler didn’t stop her again.
Then, Austin and a few other executives chatted with Chandler about some business matters. Tina wasn’t interested in these matters and didn’t join their conversation. Instead, a popular female anchor came over to her, clearly wanting to get closer to her.
Tina chatted with her absentmindedly, occasionally glancing in Kit’s direction from the corner of her eye.
Today, after seeing Kit, she felt that his complexion wasn’t very good. She wondered if it was because he hadn’t fully recovered from last night’s incident in the elevator.
The female anchor curiously asked, “Miss. Stephenson, are you really Kit’s fan?”
Tina answered generously, “Yes.”
“Kit is really lucky. I wish I had fans like Miss.
Stephenson,” the female anchor said with starry eyes.
Tina almost choked on her drink.
The female anchor had introduced herself earlier as the type of anchor who creates a rich and beautiful image.
She had shown Tina various videos and posts, all filled with luxury goods and exquisite afternoon teas, the panoramic view from luxurious hotel rooms, and so on…
The other party probably intended to establish a closer relationship, but Tina didn’t feel anything at all.
Basically, it is impossible for her to become a fan of this female anchor.
Just then, another big shot raised his glass towards Kit, “Come on, Kit, I heard from your father that you’re going solo soon, and he also told me that your image suits our company’s products. After seeing you today, I think it’s true. So how about next year, you become the spokesperson for our company! I guarantee that the endorsement fee won’t disappoint you!”
Kit stood up and said, “Thank you, Mr. Perkins!”
“I’ve given you all the endorsements for the company, so you should at least drink three glasses!” Mr.
Perkins said with a grin.
And the others joined in, “Kit, quickly toast Mr. Perkins three times! You know, Mr. Perkins used to hire A-list celebrities as endorsers for his products!”
Kit’s body stiffened slightly, but he still wore his usual smile on his face. “Of course.”
With that, he raised his glass, filled it up, and toasted
Mr. Perkins.
For him, this kind of thing was nothing out of the ordinary. Ever since becoming an idol, socializing like this was inevitable. He had smiled and drank like this many times before.
But never before had he felt this awkward.
It was as if his limbs had become stiff.
Was it because Tina was here?
Because of her presence, because she was watching him at this moment, it made him feel uncomfortable.
It was as if the layer of glamour and brilliance he had in her eyes was slowly fading away, replaced by the ugly truth, bit by bit.
One glass, two glasses…
The discomfort in his body became more and more apparent, making him feel nauseous.
Even if his gaze didn’t meet Tina’s, he could feel her eyes fixed on him, right now.
Stop looking, don’t keep looking!
He screamed desperately in his mind, not wanting her to continue seeing him like this.
Just as he was about to drink the third glass, a hand suddenly stopped in front of him. Tina had somehow walked up to his side and said in front of everyone,
“Let me drink this third glass for him!”
The crowd looked surprised, as if they didn’t expect
Tina to step in and help Kit with the alcohol.
It was Austin who reacted first, smiling and saying, “Almost forgot, Miss. Stephenson is a fan of Kit. It’s a great story for a fan to drink the third glass of alcohol for their idol!”
What a story, Tina thought to herself, she just felt that Kit’s face was becoming paler and if he kept drinking, something bad might happen to him. That’s why she wanted to help him.
She had just poured herself a full glass of alcohol and was about to drink it, but another hand stopped her!
“You can’t hold your liquor, let me do it!” Chandler said.
As he spoke, he took the glass from Tina’s hand and drank it all in one gulp.
Tina stared at Chandler, who had finished his drink.
Did Chandler just help Kit by drinking for him?