Chapter 487 Already thinking about asking me out next time?
"I thought you had gone back to Oakworth."
"Why would I go back? Xavier hasn't gone back either," Sterling said lazily.
"Would you like something to drink? I'll have someone get it for you."
"With such sincerity, you should get it for me yourself."
"What would you like to drink? I'll go get it." Grace stood up as she spoke.
After all, Sterling had saved her last time, so she should indeed thank him properly.
"No need, I was just saying. I'm here for business today."
"What business?" It was rare to see Sterling so serious.
"Now that Iris has such a big reputation, I'm here to discuss a collaboration. I'd like to know if Ms. Lewis is interested in working with the Wallace Group."
"Are you serious?" Grace didn't expect Sterling to come to discuss a collaboration with her.
Her company was as small as dust compared to the Wallace Group. Now, Sterling, the Wallace Group owner, had come personally to discuss a collaboration.
"Of course. You're not working with the DG Group, are you?"
Grace shook her head. Xavier had suggested a collaboration between the DG Group and Iris, but Grace had refused.
She didn't want to secure a collaboration just because of her relationship with Xavier.
"That's good. I'll buy it exclusively, and you can name your price."
Sterling was indeed a big shot, full of generosity.
Grace said, "If it's just a simple collaboration, I'd be happy to. But I don't understand this area, so why not let our project department handle it?"
Sterling laughed, "What, afraid I'll use you for my purposes?"
After a pause, he continued, "Or are you afraid Xavier won't be happy?"
"This has nothing to do with Xavier. He doesn't interfere with my work. But if your company needs fragrances, I can prepare a batch for you right now. Let me see what your requirements are for the scent. Would 100,000 bottles be enough? Consider it a thank you for saving me last time!"
"That won't do. I want you to owe me a favor, so you can repay it slowly in the future."
Sterling didn't lack these things, but a favor was different.
Grace frowned. It would be hard to repay a favor in the future.
If there was ever a chance, she hoped she could save Sterling's life. Of course, she didn't mean to curse him.
Grace said, "How about this? If you have time, let's play a game."
"What game?"
Grace took out a deck of cards. "Your specialty."
A hint of interest flashed in Sterling's eyes. "You want to gamble with me?"
"If I win, I'll repay the favor now, and you can take the fragrances. If I lose, the favor remains. How about that?"
Sterling's lips curved into a smile. "You've planned this well. If you win, you benefit. If you lose, nothing changes, right?"
Grace actually wanted to practice her skills with Sterling. She had just learned some card tricks from Xavier and wanted to practice with someone skilled.
She had wanted to practice with Xavier, but he always let her win. Sterling was undoubtedly the best choice.
"So what do you want?"
"Simple. If you lose, you still owe me the favor and have dinner with me tonight."
A hint of hesitation flashed in Grace's eyes. Another dinner. Did Sterling have no one to dine with? Why was the bet always dinner?
But soon, Grace agreed. "Alright."
Grace opened the deck and started dealing. Sterling asked, "Not playing high card?"
Grace said, "Just learned some tricks, came to you to practice."
"Learned from Xavier?"
Grace remained silent.
Sterling could guess right away.
Sterling said, "Even if Xavier were here, he might not win against me."
Grace said, "I'll try anyway. If I can't win this time, there's always next time, and the time after that."
Grace focused on dealing with the cards. She didn't notice the glint in Sterling's eyes when she mentioned the next time and the time after that.
"Already planning for our next game?"
Grace didn't realize what she had said until Sterling pointed it out. She then noticed that Sterling had missed the main point.
"The point is that I'll win eventually, and I think we'll have more chances to play."
Sterling smiled. "Alright, I'll wait for your next time."
Grace was very serious about calculating Sterling's cards. Sterling was cunning, and if she weren't careful, she would be outsmarted.
Grace was already very skilled, but she couldn't beat Sterling. In the end, she lost miserably.
"Want to play again?" Sterling asked.
Grace said, "Can we? But I don't have any more stakes."
"Come on, no tuition fee."
Speaking of tuition fees, Grace remembered she hadn't paid Xavier for his lessons yet.
But learning some tricks from Sterling was also good, so Grace started shuffling the cards again.
Time flew by when spent on entertainment. Grace lost more than she won, but she was very happy when she occasionally won a hand.
Her smile was evident, and she didn't notice Sterling watching her.
Grace lost more than she won. In the end, Sterling said, "Still so happy after losing."
Grace said, "It's not about winning or losing. I feel like I've improved a bit. At least I'm not a complete beginner anymore."
Grace checked the time. "Let's go. I'll treat you to dinner."
"No need. I'll treat you."
"This is Skigeth. I'm the host, and you're the guest. Of course, I'll treat you. Don't worry, it's not because you saved me. Consider it a thank you for being my practice partner for so long."
Sterling didn't refuse. "Alright."
"But before we go, I need to tell Xavier."
"Fine, but I don't want it to turn into a dinner for three. If he comes, I won't go. We'll postpone the dinner."
"Don't worry." She wouldn't bring Xavier today. Otherwise, the dinner would be awkward.
On a day like today, she wanted Sterling to be happy.
Grace went to make a call to inform Xavier that she would be having dinner with Sterling.
Xavier was busy with other things. They had planned to go out on the water together, which required some preparation.
Although he wasn't happy, Xavier said, "Have dinner with him today, and in a few days, come with me to Oakworth!"
Grace didn't expect the conditions. She thought about it. She hadn't been to the Oakworth branch in a while so she could go to work. She agreed. "Alright."
"Be careful during dinner. Don't eat anything he hasn't touched, don't drink random beverages, and don't listen to what he says. Which restaurant? I'll pick you up later."
Log in with Google Account
Chapters
Favorite
Settings
