Chapter 1267: Approaching

Chapter 1267: Approaching

Mr. Nores had been socializing outside for most of the evening,

naturally feeling elated. After all, this collaboration with the Simpson

Group and King Group brought numerous benefits.

Tonight, he was the center of attention. Those who had previously

looked down on him and refused to cooperate were now actively

seeking him out for drinks and conversation.

So Mr. Nores was basking in the limelight tonight, in high spirits and a

cheerful mood.

Ayan naturally didn't respond to his words, and Rex remained silent as

well since they had no official collaboration. Therefore, the one who

ultimately responded was Horace.

Horace calmly said, "Mr. Nores, you're too kind. We were just

discussing how perfect tonight's gathering was thanks to your

arrangements.”

Praised by Horace, Mr. Nores felt even better. However, he modestly

replied, "You give me too much credit, Mr. Burris. I do these things for

the sake of the project. As long as it benefits the project, I'm willing to

do it."

The responses from everyone else were relatively plain. Mr. Nores

quickly shifted the topic away from himself and said, "Mr. King also

worked hard tonight. Although King Group's headquarters are in Flento

City, their reputation in Hance City is not small. Tonight's success owes

much to Mr. King's influence.”

Mario also entered the room, and Mr. Nores promptly pulled a chair for

him. Only after Mario sat down did Mr. Nores take a seat beside him.

Although Mario was younger and of lower status, his identity and

position were clear. Even in this project collaboration, Mr. Nores had to

elevate Mario.

Everyone noticed Mr. Nores's actions, but no one spoke up. It was the

unspoken rule in this circle.

Once Mario was seated, Horace greeted him with a nod, followed by

Camille, who glanced at Mario and called out, "Brother Shengxing."

Mario nodded slightly and wore a faint smile on his face,

acknowledging the greeting.

As for Sienna, with no outsiders present, she naturally remained silent,

and Rex was even less likely to speak.

The atmosphere was considerably quieter than before, and there was a

hint of unease. However, Ayan and Horace were the most unaffected,

showing no signs of concern or discomfort.

For a while, everyone maintained silence, and it was somewhat too

quiet. At such a moment, someone naturally took the initiative to ease

the atmosphere.

Sure enough, Mr. Nores put down his glass and began to speak.

Mr. Nores looked at Rex and said, "Mr. Ward, it is truly an honor for you

to attend this gathering tonight. I know you are good friends with Mr.

Simpson, otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to invite you and give us

such face."

Rex leaned back in his chair, his expression devoid of emotion, slightly

cold. However, he still responded, "Mr. Nores, you're too kind. I'm just

here to have a drink."

"Mr. Ward, your presence is not just a drink, but the entire gathering.

The key is that Mr. Ward graces us with his presence. It's our privilege,"

Mr. Nores continued, eager to make the most of the opportunity to win

over the influential figures at the table. He added, "By the way, Mr.

Ward is also related to Mr. King. Mrs. Ward is Mr. King's sister. Look at

the coincidence."

One sentence about their family relationship, and one sentence about

Mrs. Ward being Mr. King's sister, naturally causing mixed feelings

among the people. Mario's face had already become extremely gloomy,

compared to his icy indifference, Rex seemed much happier.

A bright smile appeared on Rex's face, a smile that carried a deeper

meaning. He chuckled and said, "Yes, I should address Mr. King as my

brother-in-law. I should also express my gratitude to the King family for

taking care of my wife all these years."

As Rex spoke, he lifted the glass in front of him and looked directly at

Mario. He continued, "Mr. King, I toast to you. Thank you for your care

towards Sienna in the name of a brother. If Mr. King ever needs

anything from me in the future, just ask. Both my wife and I will be there

without hesitation.”

Rex's words seemed both provocative and boastful, especially to those

present who knew about their relationship. Even Horace, who had

limited knowledge, had a vague understanding. Hearing Rex's words

confirmed his suspicions.

But Horace naturally remained silent throughout, not uttering a word or

leaking any information.

After Rex finished speaking, Mario showed no reaction. He remained

completely still and silent. This lack of response and stoicism puzzled

Mr. Nores.

Mr. Nores looked at Rex and then at Mario. The former continued to

smile without any change, which gave Mr. Nores the impression that

Rex seemed somewhat pleased. However, the latter's expression was

much more complex. Mario's face turned extremely unpleasant, and his

deep eyes were filled with a cold indifference.

This made Mr. Nores feel puzzled. These two individuals didn't seem to

be engaged in a fierce confrontation, or perhaps he was just

overthinking it?

After about half a minute of Rex holding his glass, Mario, who had

remained motionless throughout, finally lifted his own glass. He held it

up as they were facing each other at the perfect distance, the best way

to handle the situation.

Looking at Rex, Mario's voice devoid of any emotion, he said, "It's only

natural for family members to take care of each other, no need for

excessive gratitude. And if there is any gratitude to be expressed, she

should do it herself."

Rex narrowed his eyes slightly, a hint of coldness appearing in the

depths of his gaze. However, he maintained his smile and said, "We

are husband and wife, one entity. Her matters are my matters. Now that

she belongs to the Ward family, we naturally want to express our

gratitude to the King family and Mr. King. Let's toast Mr. King with this

glass."

After finishing his words, Rex raised his glass slightly and didn't wait for

Mario to speak. He took a sip.

The atmosphere had reached a tense point, and Mario had no choice

but to drink his glass of wine. He couldn't afford to lose face in front of

so many people, nor would he truly confront Rex.

From this moment on, the atmosphere became increasingly heavy.

Fortunately, the rest of the evening went relatively smoothly without any

further interaction or friction.

The dinner lasted until 10 p. m., and by this time, most of the guests

had already left. Only a few remained, hoping to have a chat with Ayan

or seize the opportunity to connect with Rex. Since Rex was present,

they naturally wanted to associate with these influential figures, even if

it was just to show their faces and exchange a few words, as it could

potentially lead to future collaborations.

However, having operated in the business circle for many years, they

were well aware of the unspoken rules.

Ayan suggested that they end the evening here and let Rex and Sienna

leave first through a side door, avoiding any unwanted conversations at

the main exit.

After the two left, the atmosphere became much more relaxed. Ayan

spoke up, "Everyone worked hard tonight. After this evening, the news

will be broadcasted by various media outlets tomorrow, providing free

publicity and attention to our project. So far, everything seems to be

going smoothly. Now, I'll hand over the focus to Mr. King. Is there

anything you would like to say, Mr. King?"