Riley's face was colorless. He had thoroughly foiled the collaboration effort. How could he confront the corporation's folks when he returned? They have so much confidence in him!
Natalie panicked when she heard this. "You guys cannot be such bullies! Mr. Boysen, you committed to collaborating with our company before this, so we raced here. How can you backtrack on your words?"
Boysen frowned impatiently. "When did I promise to cooperate with you?"
Natalie grumbled: "When my father called your company a few days ago, you promised to consider cooperating with us!"
When Boysen heard this, he was both annoyed and amused.
He didn't recall pledging to work with the Towers Corporation, but they had accepted his justification, which was a standard response given to all businesses.
Boysen lost interest in disputing with the uneducated Natalie. He merely asked the waiter to bring them out.
Natalie, furious, wanted to say something, but Riley quickly stopped her and hauled her out of the Aristocrat Restaurant. He needed to get her outside before she make a scene, else everything will be worse than worst.
"Why are you stopping me? I have not experienced this kind of mistreatment since childhood!" Natalie tossed her Louis Vuitton purse to the floor and had a fit.
"Ah, I am doing this for your good. If you keep poking and end up pissing off Gideon Boysen, the Towers Group will also be in big trouble. Riley took up Natalie's handbag and dusted the dust off of it, saying, "Your father may also be involved."
"He isn't as spectacular as you think he is. He is just the general manager of a corporation in Emerald Coast County. What is the big deal?! There's still someone much stronger, richer and powerful than him!" Natalie was agitated.
"Hey, pipe down!" Riley hurriedly drew Natalie to the side, fearing that others would hear what she said.
After noticing that no one else was around, he murmured into Natalie's ears, "If it's just Gideon Boysen, it's not a huge problem. However, Orion Industries is simple. It is supported by the Quinns, one of the capital's eight wealthiest families! You should have heard about how powerful and rich they are.
Natalie had undoubtedly heard of the Quinn family, which is well-known throughout the country.
She suddenly understood the ramifications of offending Boysen and couldn't help but feel afraid.
On the other hand, Boysen was in no mood to hold it against a small fry like her right now.
Boysen and Monroe stood in front of Ethan, smiling respectfully and attempting to encourage him to join them for lunch. This was a rare moment to have lunch with the big boss, although few people knew about Ethan's real identity.
Ethan shook his head and declined. "No, thanks. I'm eating dinner with a pal here. You guys go ahead."
Boysen and Monroe were forced to leave after Ethan refused to stay. Instead, they instructed the restaurant staff to create all the trademark dishes as soon as possible and deliver them to the VIP area where Ethan and Charlotte were. It's crucial to serve him well.
Ethan and Charlotte were soon treated to various colorful and heaven-smelling treats.
Charlotte glanced at the lavish spread on the table but did not move her fork or knife.
After viewing that scene, she had many questions for Ethan, but she didn't know where to begin.
"Didn't you say you wanted to treat me to a meal? The dishes were served. If you don't dig in, I will." Ethan didn't care what Charlotte was thinking and instead began eating casually alone.
Charlotte picked up her utensils and began to eat, but her thoughts made the food appear dull and bland. With the sudden change of situation, she is now puzzled by Ethan's identity.
Charlotte began to reflect on the circumstances of what happened when Ethan returned.
She remembered the big chest of expensive betrothal gifts that the Monroes had delivered to her home, and Damien Monroe later explained that they were thank-you gifts for Ethan. A gesture showing high respect.
Damien Monroe and Gideon Boysen were respectful and obedient to Ethan as if he were their superior. But was this possible?
Another event occurred at kindergarten when Ethan and Dylan demonstrated their terrible combat abilities. They even appeared to have killed and seen violence before since they could break limbs and fight without hesitation.
Ethan also saved her at the Pegasus the day before yesterday, and when they eventually left, the club's security staff looked at him in dread and fear.
What kind of person is Ethan? Why did they act like that?
What did he do during the years he was gone?
Charlotte was so caught up in her thoughts that she didn't realize she'd been staring at Ethan for a long time.
After finishing his meal, Ethan wiped his mouth with a tissue. He then realized Charlotte was still staring at him blankly, holding her fork.
With raised eyebrows, he pounded on the table. "Why do you continue to stare at me? Do I have food on my face? Aren't you hungry?"
Only then did Charlotte come to her senses. Her cheeks turned hot, and she quickly bent her head to finish the food on her plate.
Unfortunately, she placed nothing on the plate and only pretended to eat to disguise her humiliation.
"There are several dishes in front of you. Do you like to consume air? Ethan inquired in confusion.
"It's none of your business!" Charlotte yelled, outraged at her disgrace.
Charlotte felt comforted after that, as if she and Ethan had finally returned to their previous state.
Forget it. It doesn't matter who he is as long as he cares for Anastasia and our family. As long as he returned with good intention, that is enough for my family.
In the afternoon, Ethan headed to Spark Enterprises to pick Anastasia up from work.
Although Anastasia was highly familiar with Spark Enterprises and did not require transportation, Ethan wanted to do his best to fulfill his responsibilities as a spouse.
After waiting outside Spark Enterprises, Ethan noticed Anastasia and was about to approach her.
A man dressed extravagantly hurried forward and knelt on one knee before Anastasia.
"Seth Clay?" Anastasia was startled beyond words.
Seth raised the diamond ring nestled in a box in his palm and gave her a loving look. "I honestly adore you, Anastasia! So much has happened at home recently, yet I still can't forget you! I think about you throughout the day and even dream about you at night. Every day has been bittersweet for me."
"So I decided to propose to you. Anastasia, marry me! I will make you happy!"
Many Spark Enterprises employees and passers-by surrounded them. They began clicking pictures and chanting loudly, "Say yes!" "Marry him!"
Anastasia was so enraged that her cheeks grew crimson, and she yelled, "Seth Clay, what are you trying to do? I've previously told you that I'm married. I have both a husband and a daughter. "I will not marry you! Are you insane?"
Huh? Is he proposing to a married woman on the street?
That is exciting!
As more people gathered around them, many began to imagine countless options for horrific plots.