Chapter 838: Accommodating

Chapter 838: Accommodating

Without changing his expression, he responded to Sienna's words and

walked up to Ayan, extending his hand for a handshake. He said, "Mr.

Simpson, it wouldn't be right not to welcome you to Flento. I want to

thank Mr. Simpson and Camille for taking care of Sienna in Hance

City."

Ayan also raised his hand and shook it with Mario, his face calm and

composed. His tone remained unaffected as he said, "No need to be so

polite. Sienna is Cami's good friend, and naturally, she's my friend too.

Friends don't need such formalities and politeness.”

Though Ayan's words were merely courteous, they served to create

distance between him and Mario. Implicitly, he was telling Mario that

they didn't need his gratitude for taking care of Sienna. It had nothing to

do with him; their connection was solely based on their relationship with

Sienna, and they didn't require the thanks of outsiders.

Mario, being an intelligent person, naturally understood the meaning

behind Ayan's words.

However, he continued to smile and didn't reveal any of his emotions.

He continued, "That's true, but I still want to thank Mr. Simpson and

Camille for taking care of Sienna. Sienna is from the King family, and

that can't be changed. If Mr. Simpson and Camille don't mind, let's have

lunch together tomorrow. I'll make the arrangements, consider it a

welcoming dinner.”

Camille looked at Sienna'’s expressionless face. She didn't originally

intend to respond to Mario's words. Her relationship with Mario was

relatively okay, without any conflicts or unpleasant experiences. It was

only because of Sienna that their relationship naturally became distant.

Upon hearing his words, Camille smiled lightly and spoke, "Mario, did

you forget? I'm also half a resident of Flento, so I'm quite familiar with it.

There's no need for that. This time, I came to Flento City to accompany

Sienna for a couple of days. There's no need for excessive politeness.

Mario shouldn't mind it, right?"

Camille's face displayed a polite smile. She looked at Mario, waiting for

his response. She was polite and courteous, showing no disrespect,

but she gave off a sense of deliberately keeping her distance.

Mario spoke slowly, "Of course, I wouldn't mind. It's just that you've

come all this way, and you could at least call me Mario, so why refuse

me? Otherwise, after you leave, Sienna might give me a hard time and

blame me for not hosting you properly.”

Mario insisted on inviting Camille and Ayan to dinner, wanting to extend

his hospitality. However, Camille and the others didn't want to have this

meal with him.

He persisted, and no one could figure out what he was up to.

Then, he turned to Sienna and said, "Sienna, Camille is your best

friend, and it's her first time bringing her husband along. We should

treat them to a meal, don't you agree?"

Although Mario's words didn't sound unusual or threatening, they

caused Sienna to pause briefly and then reluctantly nod her head.

After Sienna nodded, Mario revealed a satisfied smile and said, "That's

settled then. We'll have lunch together tomorrow. I won't disturb you

now as I have other guests to attend to. See you tomorrow afternoon.”

After Mario left, the three of them also left the restaurant and got into

the car.

However, the atmosphere was unusually quiet. Sienna had remained

silent the whole time, her expression cold and indifferent. Her mood

didn't seem very good.

Ayan glanced at Sienna out of the corner of his eye and then quietly

spoke to Camille, "If you feel uncomfortable, we can leave Flento City

tomorrow and smoothly decline the meal. But if we leave, will it cause

any trouble for you?"

He was referring to whether Mario would give her a hard time because

of it.

Sienna naturally understood and quickly said, “I'm not uncomfortable.

I'm just worried that you might feel uneasy. So if you don't want to go,

I'll call him later to explain. You should stick to your original plans. You

shouldn't cancel your schedule ahead of time because of some

insignificant person, right?"

Sienna didn't want Camille and Ayan to worry, so she maintained a

smile on her face to assure them that everything was fine. However,

Camille might not have been able to read the underlying meaning

behind her smile, but Ayan had met countless people and couldn't

possibly miss any subtle emotions.

He squinted his eyes, recalling the moment Sienna agreed to Mario's

request after he mentioned it was Camille's first time bringing her

husband to Flento City.

This made him wonder, is Sienna's agreement related to Camille and

himself?

But he and Sienna didn't have a deep connection, so Sienna wouldn't

do something for his sake. Therefore, the root of it all must lie with

Camille.

Did Mario use Camille to threaten her?

As this thought emerged in his mind, he instantly narrowed his eyes

and couldn't help but wonder, how could Mario use Camille for to

threaten Sienna?

Her personal safety? Well, that alone wouldn't be sufficient because he

wasn't one to be trifled with. If Mario wanted to use Camille's safety as

leverage against Sienna, it would also be a threat to him. Once he

found out, he definitely wouldn't let Mario off easily. So he wouldn't put

himself in trouble willingly.

Although their two companies didn't have any conflicts since they

operated in different business areas, there was no direct conflict.

Moreover, the Simpson Group's status was not to be underestimated.

He wouldn't jeopardize his interests by offending the Simpson Group

without good reason.

After ruling out Camille's safety, other thoughts gradually emerged in

his mind. He squinted his eyes, pondering Mario's words repeatedly,

and new conjectures started to form in his mind.

If it's really as he thought, then it would make sense.

He made a soft snort, a hint of coldness flickering in his eyes, but his

expression remained unchanged, devoid of any unnecessary changes

or emotions.

Back at the hotel, Sienna insisted on not staying there any longer. She

said, "I'm really happy that you both came. I caught up with Cami last

night, so it's better to maintain a safe distance tonight. If we get too

close, I'm afraid I won't be able to control the urge to keep you here as

my company. So let's take care of ourselves respectively tonight.”

Sienna's words seemed lighthearted, but deep down, she felt a tinge of

reluctance to leave Camille.

Ayan suggested, "Since you don't want to stay, how about Cami goes

back with you?"

Camille nodded, her heart pounding with anticipation, as she looked at

Sienna, waiting for her response.

But Sienna shook her head and said, "I appreciate Mr. Simpson's kind

offer, but if Cami goes back with me, I'm afraid she'll wake up in the

middle of the night and take a taxi back to the hotel to find you. So it's

better not to."

Camille said somewhat displeased, "Why do you keep rejecting me?

Have our feelings changed after spending time together, and you're

trying to distance yourself from me?"

Sienna pursed her lips and smiled, saying, "You have quite an

imagination. No, I haven't changed at all, so don't overthink it. I promise

I'll be in front of you by the time you open your eyes tomorrow, okay?"

Then she quickly turned to Ayan and said, "Mr. Simpson, please help

me persuade your wife. She's clinging to me too much.”

Camille grumbled, and Ayan smiled helplessly, raising his hand to

gently rest on her waist as he softly advised, "Sienna has already said

that. Are you going to grant her wish? Besides, she has been with us all

day, and she probably has work to handle at night, right?"

Camille fell silent at that, and Sienna couldn't help but sigh, "It seems

Mr. Simpson's words have more influence."

Camille rolled her eyes but didn't say anything.

After seeing Sienna off in the car, Camille and Ayan entered the hotel

and took the elevator upstairs.

Once they were back in their room, Camille said to Ayan, "I'm not really

clingy to her. It's just that I'm worried about her mood after meeting

Mario."

Ayan gently caressed her hair and replied in a low voice, “I know, but

since Sienna has been in Flento for so long, she knows how to handle

Mario. So there's no need to worry, okay?"

Camille nodded and then went to take a shower.

During Camille's shower, Ayan dialed Sienna's number directly.