Chapter 1285: Deception

Chapter 1285: Deception

Ayan glanced at Mr. Tillery, his words filled with sincerity, and his deep

eyes carried a subtle hint of calculation.

The Tillery family was slightly taken aback by his words, especially Mr.

Tillery's daughter, Daisy. Her initial smile turned into a stiff and

incredulous expression.

She instinctively looked at Mr. Tillery, seemingly seeking an answer.

However, Mr. Tillery gave her a reassuring look and then asked Ayan,

“Mr. Simpson, aren't you already divorced from your wife?"

Ayan narrowed his eyes, his expression calm, and his words were very

composed. He replied, "Divorce was just a little amusement between

us."

"Oh, is that so?" Mr. Tillery faintly smiled and didn't pursue the topic any

further.

They were still having Western cuisine today, with each dish

meticulously prepared, both in appearance and taste. Even Ayan, who

had a discerning palate, had to admit their excellence.

Eating steak and drinking red wine made for a good combination.

After a few rounds of wine, Daisy couldn't contain her emotions any

longer. She walked up to Ayan with a glass in her hand and offered a

toast, saying, "Mr. Simpson, I toast to you!"

Her language skills were mediocre, but her sincerity was evident.

Ayan, of course, needed to respond. He lifted his glass, glanced

warmly at Daisy, and replied in a cold tone, "Miss Daisy, there's no

need for formalities from an Eastern girl like you. We don't have to

engage in forced toasts or do things we don't want to do."

Daisy's face stiffened, but admiration for Ayan still shone in her eyes.

She said, "I really like you, Ayan. I know you've separated from your

wife, and I believe that only two equally matched individuals like us

should be together. So, I hope you can give us a chance, okay?"

Daisy expressed her thoughts directly, speaking frankly without a trace

of shyness.

Her various reactions and attitudes pleased Mr. Tillery, who seemed to

find his bold daughter quite proud. A smile appeared on his face as he

said, "Mr. Simpson, my daughter is straightforward and has good

judgment. The person she chooses must be outstanding. She's my only

daughter, and everything I have will be hers in the future. So, Mr.

Simpson, do you have anything to say?"

Mr. Tillery's implications in these words were obvious. Even Mr. Tillery's

secretary, who was dining with Kian on the side, whispered to Kian, "If

Mr. Simpson agrees to become Mr. Tillery's son-in-law, the entire Tillery

Group will be his. There's no need to expend effort in opening up

foreign markets anymore. We'll be friends working together in the

future. Why not seize this opportunity?"

Kian remained silent, losing interest in his meal. He focused on the

events unfolding nearby, knowing that if Ayan stood up to leave, he

would have to open the door.

Naturally, Ayan couldn't be allowed to leave. He continued sitting and

eating here.

Kian wouldn't do anything that lacked foresight.

Therefore, Kian didn't respond to Mr. Tillery's secretary, only watching

the situation with a slightly serious expression.

Unable to get a response from Kian, the secretary awkwardly smiled

and resumed eating.

At the main table, after Mr. Tillery finished speaking, Ayan didn't

respond at all. He just sat there with a serious expression, his thoughts

unknown.

The atmosphere grew unusually silent, and Mr. Tillery's face became

somewhat unpleasant.

At this moment, Mrs. Tillery spoke up and looked at Ayan, asking, “Mr.

Simpson, are you still on good terms with your ex-wife? Are you still

entangled with your ex-spouse because of the child? Could it be that

you're using this as an excuse just to reject our Daisy?"

Ayan's expression remained indifferent as he looked at Mrs. Tillery. His

voice was neither light nor heavy as he said, "I've already mentioned

that my wife and I are still married. The reason for our divorce was my

wrongdoing, and I need to face the consequences. Right now, I am

pursuing my wife, so I have no intention of being involved with anyone

else.”

With these words, Ayan made it clear that he was refusing the offer.

However, Mr. Tillery said, "Mr. Simpson, I hope you will reconsider.

After all, this relationship between us and the future development of

Simpson Group here is also related to the smooth listing of Simpson

Group in the future. Simpson Group is already incredibly wealthy now.

Haven't you thought about making Simpson Group a multinational

corporation? If you join forces with Mr. Tillery, no one in the business

world will dare to claim the top spot ahead of you."

Mr. Tillery presented a very attractive and tempting offer. For many

businesses, it was like winning the lottery, considering the significant

reputation and influence of Tillery Group overseas. Being valued by

Tillery Group was akin to hitting the jackpot.

But for Ayan, he didn't react much. He simply replied, “I appreciate Mr.

Tillery's goodwill, but I cannot deceive you and Miss Daisy. I cannot

agree to contact or engage with Miss Daisy based on the conditions

you have proposed. It wouldn't be fair to you, and besides, I have

someone I love. I'm sorry."

"So, Mr. Simpson, you're willing to give up the future prospects of

Simpson Group for a woman? I thought you, like me, were someone

who prioritized their career. I never expected you to be bound by

emotions between a man and a woman!" Mr. Tillery seemed somewhat

displeased as he laughed, his face filled with a mocking indifference.

However, Mrs. Tillery, sitting beside him, didn't look pleased with Mr.

Tillery's words. He was someone who prioritized his career over

everything else, often neglecting his wife. Naturally, she was quite

unhappy about it.

But Mr. Tillery didn't notice it at the moment. He was completely

immersed in figuring out how to convince Ayan.

He thought that he had already said everything, and both Mr. Tillery and

Daisy would give up. However, Daisy suddenly said, "Ayan, I

understand what you mean. In your language, you're now described as

a loyal man. I believe that in the future, you will be just as loyal to me. I

don't think I'm any worse than your ex-wife; I will make you see my

qualities.”

Ayan didn't respond to Daisy's words and completely ignored her,

treating her as if she were transparent. After all, that's how he had dealt

with such situations in the past: those women eventually understood

the futility of their efforts and withdrew. So, he believed Daisy would do

the same.

He turned to Mr. Tillery to continue expressing his thoughts, telling him

that before marriage, work was indeed his priority, but once he had a

family, everything revolved around them.

Ayan saw through the purpose of this dinner today. Compared to last

night when Mr. Tillery said he wanted to introduce his family to Ayan, it

was clear that the intention was to use this gathering to make Daisy

and Ayan acquainted, maybe even create some news in the process.

After all, Mr. Tillery was a formidable figure here, and his power and

wealth were not to be underestimated.

Ayan's refusal prevented Mr. Tillery from achieving his goal, leading to

this dinner today. However, Ayan's unwavering behavior and reactions

made Mr. Tillery lose some patience, although he still maintained the

basic courtesy on the surface.