Chapter 1211: Correction

Chapter 1211: Correction

Camille was very willing to praise him, saying, "Hmm, you're amazing. I

hope you keep up the good work, hmm?" She smiled and gently patted

his shoulder.

Lately, their interactions had been much more pleasant than before,

creating an atmosphere that made one feel relaxed.

This style of getting along also made Camille feel an unprecedented

level of comfort. She thought that perhaps this was how couples

maintained a constant sense of freshness?

After a little over an hour, the car came to a steady stop at a hotel

owned by the Nores Group.

However, it wasn't a top-class hotel, just one that the Nores family

specifically used to entertain clients of the Nores Group and for their

own needs. The business there was only average.

After the car stopped, Mr. Nores was reminded by his secretary that it

was Ayan's car. He immediately approached with a smile on his face,

personally opening the car door for Ayan and spoke with extreme

politeness, "Welcome, Mr. Simpson. I am truly honored by your

presence!”

Ayan simply nodded lightly without much expression on his face.

After Ayan got out of the car, he reached his hand back towards the car,

and Camille's hand rested in his palm as she got out of the car. Only

then did Mr. Nores notice that Camille had also come.

He didn't have much of an impression of Camille, but he knew who she

was. After all, there had been photos of her online, so he recognized

her.

He greeted Camille with a smile, “This must be Mrs. Simpson, right?

Truly a perfect match for Mr. Simpson, both in talent and beauty.”

Camille gave a light smile in response as a greeting.

Ayan asked Mr. Nores in a low voice, "Has Miss King arrived?"

Mr. Nores quickly nodded and said, "Yes, she has arrived and is

already seated in a private room. Once I learned that Mr. Simpson was

coming, I personally came down to receive you."

"Mr. Nores, you're too kind," Ayan replied casually.

Although Mr. Nores was a bit older than Ayan, he was by no means

inferior to him in the business world. So, Mr. Nores tried his best to

please Ayan, hoping to gain his favor and bring endless benefits to the

Nores Group.

The atmosphere was still pleasant up to this point.

Until a melodious voice rang out, "Dad!!"

Alicia was dressed in a red V-neck long dress, catching everyone's

attention with her beauty. Her fair skin, well-proportioned figure, and

sexy and beautiful appearance naturally attracted many gazes.

She tilted her neck back and raised her chin, walking towards Mr.

Nores with a smile on her face. However, when she saw Camille

standing beside Ayan, her expression instantly stiffened.

Of course, Mr. Nores understood what she was thinking, so he

immediately spoke up, "Alicia, come here." Alicia dared not disobey and

could only walk up to Mr. Nores and stop in her tracks.

Mr. Nores introduced, “This is Mr. Simpson and Mrs. Simpson.” Then

he turned to Ayan and Camille and said, “This is my daughter, Alicia.

She has been spoiled by her mother and can be a bit headstrong. I

hope Mr. Simpson and Mrs. Simpson will be patient with her.”

Ayan showed no obvious expression, not even a glance in her

direction. This was clearly visible to Alicia, and her face became

extremely stiff, with a strong sense of stubbornness and disdain in her

eyes.

But with Mr. Nores pulling and reminding her, she could only lower her

head and say to Ayan and Camille, "Mr. Simpson, Mrs. Simpson, hello.”

Camille simply nodded, while Ayan didn't even bother with a

perfunctory response.

Ayan indifferently said, "Mr. Nores, do you intend to finish all our

discussions here?"

Mr. Nores quickly invited Ayan to enter.

Ayan held Camille's hand and took the first step towards the hotel

entrance. Mr. Nores glanced at Alicia, his eyes carrying a warning,

telling her to behave and not do anything that would put the Nores

family at risk.

But Alicia couldn't listen. Her eyes were filled with jealousy as she

stared at Ayan and Camille's backs.

She had dressed up carefully, but Ayan had come with Camille.

But then she thought that Camille's appearance was just too ordinary.

She refused to believe that her carefully prepared look would be any

less than Camille's.

Hmph.

With these thoughts in mind, her smile increased, and then she

followed Mr. Nores into the hotel.

Inside the private room, everyone was already seated.

Tonight, Mr. Nores was the host, and he naturally had to liven up the

atmosphere. Not only that, but he also took the initiative to raise his

glass and propose a toast, especially to those younger than him.

However, in the business world, it's about status, not age.

Mr. Nores personally poured drinks for everyone and then looked at

them with a pleasing smile, saying, "I want to thank all of you for

coming tonight. If there are any shortcomings in the hospitality, I hope

you can forgive me."

Mario, being new to the scene, naturally responded politely, as did

Horace. Only Ayan's attitude was icy.

Mr. Nores, of course, could sense it, so he had been constantly trying

to please Ayan. He looked at Ayan and said, "Mr. Simpson, this is our

first collaboration. If there's anything we haven't done well, I hope you

can give us a chance to make it right.”

Ayan glanced lightly at Mr. Nores, then asked Mario, "Does Miss King

understand what Mr. Nores means?"

Ayan threw the question to Mario since Mario was the one

communicating with the Nores family.

Mario looked at Ayan and then said, "Mr. Simpson, please don't

misunderstand. Mr. Nores is just trying to secure an opportunity for

future cooperation with Simpson Group.”

Ayan nodded, "I see. But the next opportunity is still far off. Let's focus

on enjoying the meal today. As for work-related matters, let's discuss

them less. What do you all think?"

Horace raised his glass of water and took a sip, calmly saying, "I think

that's fine.”

With both Horace and Ayan expressing their opinions, Mario looked at

Mr. Nores with a distant smile and said, "Then today is simply a meal.

As for work, we can discuss and adjust after the project officially

begins."

After Mario's words, Mr. Nores immediately agreed, "Very well, today is

mainly about eating. Let's all pick up our chopsticks and enjoy the

dishes. These are our specialties. If anyone has any suggestions, feel

free to speak up. I'll do my best to improve and strive for better."

No one responded to Mr. Nores' words, and his face stiffened slightly,

but he maintained his smile.

Alicia, on the side, pursed her lips and looked at everyone with a smile.

She proactively raised her glass and spoke in a gentle voice, “I propose

a toast to everyone. Thank you all for gracing us with your presence.

I'm also very grateful to Mr. Simpson, Miss King, and Mr. Burris for

giving the Nores family this opportunity to cooperate. In our future

collaborations, I hope everyone will take good care of us. I'll drink this

glass as a gesture of respect.”

After Alicia finished speaking, she immediately raised her glass and

emptied it. Her generosity and confidence made her adept at

socializing. She wanted to show Ayan that she could assist him in their

future work.

However, Ayan didn't give her a single glance, not even a hint of

picking up his glass. It was Camille who lightly touched his arm and

reminded him with her eyes. Only then did he slowly lift the glass, cold

and distant, and take a sip.