Jeremiah hurriedly walked over with a smile. "Oh! Ms. Chloe, you're punctual!"
It seemed like he was in charge of hospitality today, just like when Chad took the lead in hosting me.
It amused me. These so-called cousins had no shame in repeating the same mistakes. It looked like Jeremiah was going to follow in Chad's footsteps today. There was no way around it. What could I do when they just never learned?
I looked closer. Four people were seated around a round table.
In the main seat was Martin, and next to him was Chad. There was also someone I didn't recognize, but I figured he was one of their associates. Jeremiah was pleased to see that I was punctual. He had efficiently handled things and successfully invited me. Moreover, I had come alone. "Ms. Chloe, I must introduce you to these people now that you're in Bourdamun." Jeremiah approached me, extending his hand.
Without looking at him, I walked straight inside to the round table.
I glanced at the people at the table and greeted Chad with a nod. "Long time no see, Mr. Chad."
Chad immediately stood up, and I graciously shook his hand.
"Ms. Chloe, it's indeed been a while. I never expected our reunion to be in Bourdamun. It's an honor."
I maintained my indifferent tone. "It's certainly unexpected to meet you in Bourdamun, Mr. Chad."
"You may not know it, but Bourdamun is my hometown! The previous incident was embarrassing, and I faced the consequences."
He awkwardly smiled and explained, "Atticus didn't spare my dignity. It wasn't easy for me to stay in Foswood, so I returned to Bourdamun. Anyway, the folks from my hometown are still quite accommodating." He was speaking the truth. After Atticus kicked him out of Echelon Group, no one in Foswood dared to employ him.
"Well! It seems you have some experience, Mr. Chad!" My words could be interpreted in two ways.
Martin locked his gaze on me as I exchanged pleasantries with Chad. It was hard to figure out what he
was thinking, but occasionally, anet
cunning glint flashed in his eyes. It made me hold him in even lower regard.
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Chad wanted to say something more, but Martin coughed sharply, making Chad snap back to attention.
He smiled at me and extended his arm to introduce us. "Oh, I was so engrossed in chatting with you that I forgot the most important person today!"
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