The curator replied promptly, âUnderstood, Mr.
Shaw.
â
Just as Kyson was about to set his phone aside, a new message appeared.
It came from an unknown number.
âMr.
Shaw, this is Phillis.
Are you available today? Iâd like to invite you to lunch.
I wasnât feeling my best yesterday, so I might have been a bit grumpy and distant with you.
Iâd like to apologize.
Is that alright?â
Upon seeing the name âPhillisâ on the screen, Kyson frowned, unable to conceal the distaste in his eyes.
Out of politeness, he felt compelled to respond.
âIâm busy.
â
Phillis then sent a series of messages, pleading with Kyson.
âMr.
Shaw, please donât turn me down.
Itâs just a simple lunch.
You are a gentleman, arenât you?â
âAfter I returned home yesterday, my father scolded me severely.
I apologize for my ignorance.
Can you allow me the opportunity to explain in person, Mr.
Shaw? Please!â
âI was raised very strictly in the Perez household.
If I donât meet with you, my father will punish me severely! Please say yes, Mr.
Shaw!â
The phone continued to buzz incessantly.
Kyson read the messages with a scowl, irritated by the constant ringing.
In the past, he maintained his gentlemanly demeanor only around Lucinda, while he was generally ruthless.
Just as he was about to block the number Phillis was using, a small figure caught his eye.
It was Destinee, who had heard the constant ringing and came to investigate.
âKyson, whoâs that?â
Kyson, who had no secrets from her, disclosed the truth.
âItâs Phillis Perez, the woman we saw in the hotel yesterday.
â
Destinee made a face, showing her displeasure.
âHas she lost her mind? Why is she sending you so many messages to insult you? Donât hold back.
Type something quick, and Iâll help you tell her off!â
Kyson gently patted her annoyed face and chuckled.
âNo, she didnât insult me.
She just wants to invite me to lunch and apologize in person.
She also mentioned that if I donât show up, her father would severely punish her.
Do you want to join her for lunch?â
âApologize?â Destinee considered briefly and then responded, âWe definitely should go.
She embarrassed you yesterday and was rude to me.
I need to hear her apology and decide if I can forgive her.
Plus, we could get a free meal out of it.
Why not go?â
Kyson laughed and complimented her, âDestinee, youâre so thoughtful, trying to save money for me.
â
Destinee beamed, âSince Iâm just a five-year-old, Daddy and Mommy donât give me much allowance.
But my uncle said I would inherit the Simmons Group and be very wealthy.
So, I can support you when you retire and even arrange your funeral, Kyson!â
Moved by her words, Kyson felt the need to correct her.
âItâs fine if you support me after I retire, but letâs not plan the funeral just yet.
Iâm still quite young and want to be around for many more years.
Iâm not ready to go anytime soon.
â
âUnderstood!â