Chapter 1159: Familiar Face

Chapter 1159: Familiar Face

Mario remained silent, and Mrs. King continued, "Your actions are

drawing close scrutiny from both the King family and King Group. Didn't

you say your marriage was meant to stabilize King Group? Why the

change in focus? And about Rex, even though I don't have a complete

understanding of the Ward family's position and influence in Hance

City, you know it. You should be aware of what takes precedence!!"

Mrs. King felt anxious and worried in her heart. She was afraid that

Mario might make regrettable decisions, as it would undermine

everything he had worked for.

With concern in her eyes, she gently placed her hand on Mario's arm

and said, "Mario, can you listen to me just this once? In the past, I've

always followed your decisions, but this time, can you follow mine?

Stop entangling yourself with her. You've seen it yourself; she doesn't

have any regard for you now. Everything has passed, so let it end here,

alright?"

Mario didn't respond to Mrs. King's question. Instead, his gaze became

faintly cold as he looked at her. He said, "We've reached the hotel. Get

some rest; I won't accompany you upstairs.”

"“**Mario!**" Mrs. King looked at his evasive demeanor with great

helplessness and unease. She said, "Why must you persist like this?"

Mario's expression turned particularly unpleasant, and his voice, cold

as ice, stated, "As I've told you before, once I've made a decision, no

one can change it. So, don't say these things again. I don't like hearing

them, understand?"

Having uttered these indifferent words, Mario didn't wait for Mrs. King's

response. He immediately instructed, "Take my wife upstairs.”

This instruction was directed at the secretary driving the car in front.

The secretary nodded immediately, got out of the car, and opened the

door on Mrs. King's side. He whispered, "Madam, let me take you

upstairs.”

Mrs. King's mood was exceptionally unpleasant, especially watching

Mario act so stubbornly. It was a sign that something significant would

happen next.

She let out a cold snort and indifferently said, "No need. I have my own

legs.”

Having said that, she immediately got out of the car and walked straight

into the hotel, heading upstairs.

After watching Mrs. King enter the hotel lobby, the secretary followed

suit, getting back into the car. He turned to Mario and asked in a low

voice, "Miss King, should I take you back to your residence?"

Since Mario came to Hance City, he had stayed in a hotel for a few

days. To make things more convenient, the secretary had rented a

luxury apartment for him. Currently, Mario was staying in the apartment.

In fact, the apartment could accommodate Mrs. King as well, but Mario

was unwilling to live with her.

Mario had been living alone since he moved out of the King family

when he started college. After so many years, he had grown

accustomed to living by himself.

He didn't respond to the secretary's words, keeping his face stern as he

continued to gaze out of the window, lost in thought.

After a considerable amount of time, he finally reacted. He spoke in a

detached tone, "Go back.”

The secretary nodded and immediately started driving.

Mario's voice continued impassively, “In the next few days, find

someone to accompany her. If Sienna invites her, inform me truthfully.”

The secretary nodded again, "Understood, I'll follow your instructions."

Without saying another word, Mario maintained his silence as they

returned to the apartment.

Mrs. King's arrival in Hance City completely disrupted Sienna’s original

plans. With Mrs. King around, Sienna often found it hard to avoid

running into Mario.

As their interactions increased, Sienna began to sense that something

was amiss.

Unable to address it directly, Sienna privately discussed it with Camille.

"What should I do?" she asked.

Camille, maintaining a silent composure, looked at Sienna with a faint

expression. She said, "Do you think Mario is intentionally getting closer

to you?"

"For now, that's the only possibility I can think of. I don't know if he has

any other intentions or motives besides this,” Sienna replied.

Sienna didn't believe her charm could draw Mario to the point where he

couldn't resist. She simply understood the kind of person Mario was. If

something didn't go the way he intended, he wouldn't give up easily.

Sienna knew Mario's mindset, and Camille knew Sienna’s.

Camille pursed her lips and said in a low voice, "Don't worry. His

thoughts are his own. Just stay true to yourself. Also, be honest with

Rex. Don't hide anything from him, okay?"

“I know. I've already told him that I'll be meeting Mario's mom

frequently. He understands what I implied. He didn't say anything. I

understand that he just doesn't know what to say, and he can't stop me

from meeting her, right?" Sienna said with a slightly embarrassed smile,

a hint of bitterness in her eyes.

Camille said, "Saying it at least lets him know. But if you don't say

anything, he won't know anything. Hearing it from someone else is

definitely uncomfortable, right?"

“Yes, you're right.” The two locked eyes. Camille beckoned with her

finger and whispered, "Does Mario's mom really want him to be with

you?"

Camille's sudden question made Sienna's expression stiffen for a

moment. She instinctively wanted to refute Camille's words but

suddenly realized another layer of meaning in Camille's statement.

Seeing her stiff expression, Camille smiled faintly. "If she didn't want it

before, does that mean she wants it now? Even if she does now, is it

genuine?"

"Are you suggesting..."

"Yes, that's exactly what I mean. Now, I think only she can help you,

and only she can help you, understand?"

Camille raised her eyebrows, a hint of a mysterious smile playing on

her lips.

Seeing her like this, Sienna felt a strange familiarity. Eventually, she

realized that this was the same expression Ayan would wear.

With Camille's suggestion, Sienna wasted no time.

Camille told her that she didn't need to hint or test the waters; she just

had to directly talk to Mrs. King.

If Mrs. King saw sincerity in her attitude, it might help restore their

relationship to what it used to be. After all, in the past, many topics had

not been broached. Although some things might become irreversible

once said, Sienna's relationship with the King family only needed to

maintain a facade of friendliness and intimacy.

After all, she wasn't Mrs. King's biological daughter. Mrs. King would

never treat her as a biological daughter, let alone compare her to Mario.

Their statuses were different, so how could there be any comparison?

Mrs. King immediately went to find Mrs. King, and to avoid running into

Mario, Sienna specially bought fruits and a bouquet of flowers to bring

along.

Arriving at the hotel, Mrs. King was watching TV alone, looking a bit

bored. She was delighted to see Sienna and invited her to sit down.

Sitting beside Mrs. King, Sienna pursed her lips and quickly got to the

point, "Mom, I have something I'd like to discuss with you. What's your

opinion?"