Stella wasnât sure if Dolores believed her. The latter took over the insulation pail, âLeave it to me. You can go upstairs and take a nap.â
After that, she entered the kitchen.
Stella didnât sleep well last night, so she felt a bit sleepy now. Yawning, she went upstairs.
She didnât wake up until six oâclock in the evening.
When she woke up, she saw the evening glow all over the sky.
Stella went downstairs, only to find that Dolores wasnât in the kitchen. She checked on her next door and found Evelyn wasnât in either.
Besides them, it was time for preparing dinner, but the few houses in the neighborhood were all silent. She couldnât hear anything.
As the last trace of the evening glow disappeared, the street lamps were turned on one after another, shimmering the whole river.
It was way too difficult to find such a long and peaceful street with a long history.
When Stella was lost in thought, Evelyn showed up behind her. She patted Stella on the shoulder, âHey, Stella, you are awake.â
Stella returned to her senses, âHi, Ms. Beckham.â
Evelyn said, âLetâs go.â
Stella was confused, âWhere to?â
âOh, you donât know yet.â Evelyn patted herself on the forehead and continued, âThe hotel resort was almost decided, so all of us are moving soon.
We donât know when weâll reunite in the future, so we decided to have a gathering together. I asked Ms. Anderson for help this afternoon. Now almost everyone has arrived. I came back to take you over.â
Hence, Evelyn dragged Stella to the ancestral hall.
It was a public ancestral hall. Whenever it was a holiday or there was a gathering, the neighbor would use this ancestral hall. In the past, the whole community didnât have a gathering because of various reasons. It was probably the last time that they could gather together, so almost all of the neighbors had attended.
On Anqiao Street lived mostly the aged men and women who were not willing to stay with their children, such as Dolores and Evelyn. Besides, that there were also some young tenants such as Alexander and Stella.
All of them got along very well. They were beyond landlords or landladies and tenants. They were like regrouping new homes.
For the dinner tonight, all the mid-aged men and women showed their cooking skills. Each of them cooked a dish that they were best at. With the dozens of dishes on a big round table, the dinner looked like a feast.
Evelyn took Stella to a seat, âCome on, Stella. Sit here.â
There were neighbors that Stella was quite familiar with at this table.
Both Evelyn and Dolores were sitting at the table. However, there was an empty seat next to Stella.
...
The acquisition meeting of Anqiao Street was held for a whole afternoon. It didnât end until it was getting dark outside.
After others were gone, Clarence sat in his chair, rubbing his temples with strength.
Nathan walked up and said, âMr. Conrad, would you like to take the migraine pills?â
Clarence put down his hands, stood up, and said, âForget it. Letâs go grab something for dinner.â
In front of the elevator, Alexander and the executives of his company were still waiting for the elevator.
A manager said, âItâs dinner time now. Letâs go home after dinner.â
Others echoed him. Alexander said in embarrassment, âIâm sorry, but I might not join you tonight.â
He told them about the community gathering briefly.
The rebuilt ofAnqiao Street into a hotel resort was a huge project, so it was also important to Alexanderâs company. Upon hearing it, they agreed immediately, âI see. Then we canât hold you up for so long, Alex. Please do ahead.â
âAlex, after going back, please send our wishes to your neighbors as well.â
âBy the way, Alex, will Stella join your gathering tonight?â
Alexander nodded, âYes, she will.â
A manager patted him on the shoulder and encouraged him, âNot bad. Itâs is a rare good opportunity. Seize the chance.â
Although feeling shy, Alexander nodded determinedly, âI will. Thank you.â
None of them noticed that someone was standing behind their backs, his eyes cold and darkened.
Out of the hotel, after bidding the managers farewell, Alexander was hailing a taxi at the intersection.
However, just when his hand was raised, a black Maybach was pulled over slowly in front of him.
Alexander was puzzled.
The car window was pressed down, and he saw a manâs cold handsome face.
The man greeted, âMr. Hans.â
Alexander was surprised, âHello, Mr. Conrad?â
Clarence asked indifferently, âMr. Hans, where are you going? I can give you a ride.â
Alexander was extremely flattered. He immediately refused, âThank you, Mr. Conrad. But not necessary. I can take the cab...â
âGet in.â
Alexander didnât have the guts to refuse him again. He pulled the door open, bent over, and sat in.
Although he had been working with Clarence in the past two days, mostly it was the managers and executives of his company who talked to Clarence. Alexander was just an assistant for them to get documents and deal with other odd jobs. He had never had a chance to be with Clarence alone.
It was extremely quiet in the car. Alexander was quite nervous, holding his breath all the time.
He had heard a lot of Clarence before. Although the Conrad family was a powerful and wealthy old money, Clarence wasnât just a playboy who only knew about enjoying spending. After he took charge of Conrad Group, not only their share price doubled, but only numerous overseas markets were developed. Their annual profits soared.
The rumors said that Clarence was determined, decisive, cold-blooded, and heartless, even his father was afraid of him. He was an extremely tough man.
While Alexander was lost in thought, he heard a manâs voice beside him, âMr. Hans?â
Mr. Conrad Proposes to His Ex-wife Again ï¤Chapter 85: Donât Do Anything Meaningless After a few seconds, Alexander suddenly returned to his senses, âYes, Mr. Conrad?â
Clarence said, âMr. Hans, I heard that you are chasing Ms. Radomil.â
Alexander hadnât expected that he had heard it. In embarrassment, he answered, âAh? Well... Yes, I am...â
âBut yesterday, Ms. Radomil said sheâs pregnant. Donât you mind it, Mr. Hans?â
Alexander didnât know why suddenly he asked such a question. After a thought, he answered, âI like Stella for who she is. No matter what happened to her before, I like her. As for her pregnancy, I believe weâll have our own children in the future.â
Clarence curled up his lips into a sneer. He didnât comment on his words.
Soon, the black Maybach was arriving Anqiao Street. Alexander said to Nathan, âExcuse me, Mr. Lance, please dropped me at the roadside in front.
Thank you.â
Clarence pressed down the window and took a glance. He asked expressionlessly, âMr. Hans, so you stay here?â
âNot really. Mr. Conrad, this is the thing...â
Alexander repeated the community gathering to him.
Clarence raised his eyebrow, âReally? That sounds fun!â
Since Alexander could reach his position, he wasnât a fool. Naturally, he got what Clarence meant. Hence, he tentatively asked, âMr. Conrad, would you like to join us?â
Clarence withdrew his gaze, âItâs your community gathering. Iâm an outsider. I donât think itâs appropriate.â
âMr. Conrad, please. All my neighbors like you a lot. Originally, we planned to invite you, but we were afraid that you wonât like such an occasion and we might interrupt you. Mr. Conrad, if you join us, Iâm sure they would be overjoyed.â
âSince you said that, I must attend it.â
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