Chapter 1145

Chapter 1145

Because Ayan had worked up a sweat walking, he went to freshen up

as soon as he got back. Camille was downstairs watching TV, waiting

for confirmation of the departure time for dinner with Sienna. She heard

about the parking lot design competition and hadn't had a chance to

ask Ayan yet. So she went straight upstairs and found Ayan just coming

out of the shower. Their eyes met, but Camille felt shy and looked

away. Ayan noticed this and chuckled, "Embarrassed? It's all yours,

what are you afraid of?"

Camille frowned and said, "Be serious, I have something to ask you."

"Okay, go ahead.”

Camille asked in a calm tone,"Are you close with Crystal?"

Ayan shook his head, Not really close but I know her. After you told me

about her earlier today I had Kian look into her background information

then she showed up at the design competition today while we were

waiting for you so she greeted me when she saw me there but what

about you two? Are you close? She said that you cheered her on which

made her feel happy!"

Camille blinked lightly and caught a hint of jealousy in his words.

"We're both girls after all,” Camille replied," There was also some

misunderstanding because of my assistant before so when she saw

those rumors online she immediately showed concern for me so I

thought it would be nice if I responded by cheering her on too."

Camille gave a simple response.

Ayan nodded along saying,"Since your willing to respond like that it

seems like your decision is that shes not bad enough to become friends

with right?"

“I don't know," Camile said honestly," just feel like she is overly

enthusiastic which makes it hard to refuse.”

Ayan could tell from her hesitation that there was an inner conflict

within herself but some things were destined; they couldn't be stopped

or resisted.

“It's not really an issue being friends with someone who makes us

happy," Ayan stated calmly,"As long as we enjoy ourselves then other

things shouldn't matter right?"

"Yeah..." Camile agreed softly.

Afterwards, Camile didn't press further into asking when he would talk

more with Crystal even though they investigated Crystal before; even if

Sienna ran into him again, Ayaan wouldn't say more than half a word

about their conversation together.

Ayan's personality was such that he would never say a word more than

necessary, especially when there was no benefit or relevance to him.

But Camille, at the moment, had no awareness and no intention of

thinking any further about it.

After the topic had ended, the two of them tidied up and were ready to

go out for dinner. It wasn't just the four of them; there were also

employees from their company.

This was also the first time that company employees had eaten with

people like Ayan and Rex. Although they already knew about Camille's

relationship with Ayan and Sienna'’s relationship with Rex, they all had

a strict character when it came to not prying into others’ private lives.

This was mainly why Camille had been able to work with them for so

long.

Sienna reserved a large private room where everyone could sing

karaoke or play games together without feeling awkward or bored.

Camille and Sienna took care of their colleagues while Ayan and Rex

took care of themselves as family members. And oh yes, Camille and

Sienna invited Kian too!

As guests invited by Camille and Sienna, they naturally said to both

men: "Take care of Kian."

Kian couldn't believe his ears! He felt like he'd hit the jackpot being

taken care of by these two big shots! He quickly stood up saying: "Mr

Simpson, Mr King I don't need any special treatment.”

But before he could do anything else Ayan reached out his hand

snatching away Kian's teapot saying in a calm voice: "When your boss

tells you something you can't refuse right? Today you will enjoy yourself

as our guest!”

He personally poured tea for Kian pushing it towards him saying gently:

"Kian, please drink some tea!"

Kian felt like if he drank this cup then his job security would be gone but

if he didn't then it wouldn't make much difference either way - so might

as well drink it! At least later on he could brag about drinking tea served

by Mr Simpson himself!

Trembling slightly in fear Kian lifted up his teacup taking a sip before

whispering softly: “Thank you Mr Simpson."

Rex couldn't help but laugh seeing how nervous Kain looked: "Don't be

shy now Kain - since you're our guest today we want you to enjoy

yourself!"

Rex had just finished speaking when Ayan let out a cold sneer and a

dismissive laugh. He said, "So Sienna isn't the one participating in the

competition today? It has nothing to do with you, right? Then I think it's

time to notify Mario. He would be more than happy to entertain guests

on your behalf."

Ayan always spoke with a sharp tongue, especially when it came to

Rex. Some of his words were enough to leave Rex speechless

because he was no match for him.

Rex looked at Ayan helplessly and could only say to Kian, "Kian, if you

ask me, working under this kind of boss will slowly turn you into

someone with a bad temper like him. No woman would like that. So

why don't you come work for me instead? We can negotiate

compensation freely.”

Kian never thought he would become so popular one day but he could

only admire Rex in his heart without showing any expression on his

face and kept quiet.

Fortunately, Rex didn't continue harassing Kian and Ayan didn't pay

attention either.

The three of them stopped thinking about their own thoughts and

returned their focus back on business matters.

Ayan asked in a calm tone,"What's your plan with Mario?"

This question was naturally directed towards Rex.

He sighed heavily before saying,"What else can we do? Since he

arrived in Hance City after eating dinner at The Ward's mansion last

time we haven't seen him around much. What do you think he means

by that?"

Rex looked at Ayan and asked, Didn't he start collaborating with you

already?"

"Starting collaboration is not the same as working together; it's just

cooperation for now. Besides, the Jiang family hasn't officially started

yet so we still have some days left until then; probably when the

designer competition enters its final stage." replied Ayan calmly before

turning his gaze towards Kian asking,"What has Mario been up to

lately?"

Kian immediately answered,"He's looking for an office space.”

After all if Mario wanted to develop his business in Hance City then

naturally they needed an office space too.

Kian continued saying, "Mr. Simpson there is something else I found

out today too - Preston approached Mario before our collaboration but

got rejected by him. They seemed not very pleased talking about it."

A deep look appeared on Ayan's eyes as they narrowed slightly while

responding calmly, “As long as he doesn't collaborate with Preston,

everything should be fine."