Chapter 626 Are You Sure About This?
<Chapter>Chapter 626 Are You Sure About This? </Chapter>Within the secluded confines of the restaurant's private dining room, Evelyn had anticipated an early arrival alongside Blake. However, she was taken aback to discover Caius already comfortably ensconced within the room."Caius," Blake's name fell from Caius's lips as he rose from his chair, his face breaking into a warm smile of greeting.The Fishers and the Kytes were not bound by years of friendship, but their paths had crossed on occasion. As a result, Caius and Blake had shared a handful of polite exchanges.Yet, Caius had remained oblivious to the fact that Evelyn was Blake's daughter, and their conversations had never ventured beyond the realm of courteous small talk. Today, however, was a departure from the norm.Blake found himself taken aback by Caius's affable demeanor. The last time they had met, Caius had merely acknowledged him with a nod. "Mr. Fisher," Blake responded."Blake, please, just call me Caius," Caius insisted, his face beaming with an amiable smile that left Blake somewhat perplexed.However, Blake refrained from voicing his confusion. Once they were all seated, he turned to Evelyn, "Feel free to peruse the menu, and order anything that catches your fancy. Don't hesitate to indulge in the presence of your senior.""Senior?" Blake's eyebrows shot up in surprise. What senior? Why hadn't Evelyn mentioned this person before?Caius appeared equally taken aback by Evelyn's reticence regarding their shared history.With a forced chuckle, Evelyn finally broke her silence, "Caius and I were both disciples of Mr. Smith."She didn't delve into the details, considering it an insignificant piece of their past.Suddenly, Blake remembered his failed attempt to hire Mr. Smith as Evelyn's tutor. The elderly man had declined his offer then. So, how had he eventually been persuaded?"Evelyn, you've grown so close to Mr. Fisher, yet you've never extended an invitation for dinner," Blake remarked casually, now addressing Caius as Mr. Fisher, in line with the latter's preference.After all, nurturing amicable relations was paramount for their impending partnership."He's far too occupied for such trivialities," Evelyn dismissed the suggestion, eager to steer the conversation away from the topic.Caius, however, took her casual remark to heart, responding with a warm smile, "I'd always make time, Evelyn. Whenever you ask, I'll be there."Evelyn found herself at a loss for words."Would you consider joining us for dinner at the Kyte residence tomorrow, Mr. Fisher?" Blake was eager to foster a strong rapport with Caius, not only because of the Fisher family's influence but also for another, more personal reason…His gaze flitted between the two, noting how well they seemed to complement each other."Absolutely." Caius agreed without a moment's hesitation, his eagerness to spend time with Evelyn palpable.Seeing how swiftly they had settled the matter, Evelyn found herself somewhat taken aback. She cleared her throat to disrupt their conversation, "Blake, Mr. Fisher, let's address the matter at hand while the soup is still warm."Both men immediately adopted a serious demeanor, although Caius appeared somewhat bewildered.Evelyn had invited him to discuss business, yet she had neglected to provide any specifics."Mr. Fisher, what is your opinion of the Roberts family?" Evelyn decided to cut straight to the chase.A spark of comprehension ignited in Caius's eyes as he discerned the implications of her question, "They're decent. Not as influential as the Kyte family, but in Silver Peak, they wield considerable power, particularly in the real estate sector. They're a significant player."Each of the ten major families held sway over their respective industries; it was this dominance that secured their elite status."So, Mr. Fisher, would you be interested in the Roberts family's influence?" Evelyn inquired, her smile confident, certain that Caius would comprehend her insinuation.As she had anticipated, Caius understood her implication. However, it plunged him into a sea of uncertainty.He glanced at Blake, uncertainty etched on his face, "If I'm not mistaken, Dora is a member of the Roberts family, correct? Are you certain this is the path you wish to tread?"He directed his question solely at Blake, aware that Evelyn and Dora shared a strained relationship. Therefore, Blake's stance on the matter was of utmost importance.
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