Ch. 1441..1450
Love At The Wrong Table Chapter 1441-Summerton family to a dead end. I am willing to overlook. the matter of the Hadley factory because the younger generation is insensible, but if the Summerton family dares to oppose us in the future, they must face the consequences!” After reprimanding the Summerton family, Aidan departed.
Old Mr. Summerton promptly asked Althea to leave so that he could speak to Zaiden privately.
“Zaiden, it appears that Onza is on the brink of another significant upheaval, with various factions vying for power. As the current head of the Summerton family, what are your thoughts?”
“Dad, well-” Zaiden appeared somewhat uneasy, as he was not significantly different from Julian himself. Inheriting the Summerton family was more of a last resort for him, as he lacked ambition and interest in power struggles.
Now faced with his father’s sudden inquiry, he was unsure how to respond.
Old Mr. Summerton sighed. He knew his son better than anyone, and he refrained from pressing him further, but he needed to ascertain Zaiden’s stance on one matter.
“Julian has affections for Roselynn, who reportedly has ties to the Quillen family of Yeringham. Disregarding Althea’s opinions, what are your plans?” Confronted with this query, Zaiden sighed once more, but this time, he voiced his perspective. “As Julian’s father, I naturally wish for him to marry the woman he loves, but the Silverbane family cannot accept a commoner! If Julian remains resolute, the Summerton family may face dire consequences, so I have to stop.
him.” Old Mr. Summerton nodded, but he was more burdened compared to Zaiden.
Being more informed than Zaiden, he understood that the Lowe family of Hero’s Village was not truly of humble origins!
Especially after encountering the Lowe siblings earlier, he no longer viewed them as ordinary individuals… The birthday celebration ended at ten o’clock in the late night, and all the guests departed.
Zaiden left the villa with Althea, returning to their city residence, while Julian and Ashton had already departed earlier and disappeared.
Just as Old Mr. Summerton thought that the day was over, the butler hurriedly informed him, “Sir, there is a woman outside claiming to be a representative of the Airspace Group and requesting to see you!” “Airspace Group?” Old Mr. Summerton was secretly surprised, realizing that this faction had begun infiltrating the major powers in Chanaea swiftly, and their grand ambitions would soon be revealed.
“Please show her in.” “Of course!” Following the butler’s departure, a woman dressed in purple swiftly entered.
The woman, appearing to be in her early thirties, exuded elegance and dignity.
She was clearly a prominent figure.
Her aura and demeanor were truly remarkable.
“Esteemed guest, I apologize for not being able to welcome you in person just now.” Old Mr. Summerton greeted her with the utmost respect.
“Old Mr. Summerton, you are too gracious. It is I who have intruded, causing you inconvenience!” The woman’s demeanor was a stark contrast to Aidan’s, despite her superior status. One could say that Aidan was merely a pawn in her game.
“What brings you here, esteemed guest?” Old Mr. Summerton inquired.
“I do not wish to overstate my importance. My name is Yasmine Morgan, and I am the international chief consultant of Airspace Group. Today, I am here to extend birthday wishes to Old Mr. Summerton and to explore potential collaboration opportunities with the Summerton family,” the woman said with a smile.
She had already presented the 15–million–dollar birthday gift, but she chose to keep it understated. To a true elite, 100,000 dollars was just like 1 dollar to an ordinary person.
“Ah, another opportunity for collaboration?”
Love At The Wrong Table Chapter 1442-Old Mr. Summerton appeared pleasantly surprised. “I’m afraid the Summerton family is too small to be useful to international giants!” Yasmine smiled. “The Summerton family has been a noble lineage in Chanaea for a century. If even the Summerton family is considered small, then there may not be any major families in Chanaea!” Hearing this, Old Mr. Summerton was rather surprised, and he burst into laughter. “Please refrain from mocking the Summerton family further. Chanaea has long abolished the aristocracy system. Our family is simply a fading ancient lineage, devoid of real influence now!”
Yasmine disregarded his humility and stated bluntly, “The covert Summerton family still commands numerous armed forces, possessing formidable military might! Your family in Onza also maintains extensive partnerships with weapon manufacturers. Who would dare underestimate you? We at Airspace Group are interested in acquiring some of your clandestine factories. Perhaps you could to supply us with advanced weaponry?” Old Mr. Summerton’s expression turned serious as he responded, “I have distanced myself from the affairs of the Summerton family for many years.
Approaching me for such matters is futile!” “Well, shall I seek out your son then? Or your grandson? Do you believe they are capable? I’ve heard that your grandson lacks the courage to marry the woman he loves!” Yasmine remarked unabashedly.
After a moment of contemplation, just as Yasmine was about to depart, Old Mr.
Summerton called out to her.
“Wait. Let me think about this!” Yasmine’s lips curved up slightly. “Then I’ll give you until the end of the Grand Martial Showdown to think about it, Old Mr. Summerton. If you decline, I might consider collaborating with the Tanner family, though that could be troublesome!” Responding to the potent threat, Old Mr. Summerton couldn’t help but inquire, “Do you also have ties with the Tanner family of Zovince? What exactly is your agenda? Are you aiming to disrupt the current global order?” Whether it was Teddy or the Airspace Group, both wielded immense power capable of toppling nations. If they were indeed colluding behind the scenes, it wouldn’t be surprising if they orchestrated something monumental!
However, Yasmine simply sneered. “I’m sorry, I can’t disclose that information!” With that, she sauntered away.
Meanwhile, Emmanuel returned home to find the Quillen sisters engrossed in their tasks.
Now that the branch company was established, there were many things, both significant and trivial, requiring their attention.
“Emmanuel, you’re back? You might be in a predicament!” Beatrix whispered to him.
Emmanuel’s expression froze instantly, and he forced a smile. “What mischief are you up to now, Beatrix?” Beatrix stuck out her tongue and suggested, “Go into Mackenzie’s room and come clean!” Emmanuel had no choice but to take Beatrix’s advice.
When had his relationship with Mackenzie become so delicate?
Nonetheless, he went into Mackenzie’s room.
During his conversation with his mother on the phone. earlier, a thought had crossed his mind. Was Mackenzie pregnant? It was a good opportunity to find out.
“Back so soon?” Mackenzie seemed more cheerful today, focusing on her work on the screen with a serious expression as she spoke to Emmanuel.
“Yes, I’m back.” Emmanuel nodded and broached the topic of Roselynn and Julian.
To his surprise, Mackenzie cut to the chase. “Why did Ashton ask you to pretend to be her boyfriend?” “Well, you see-” Emmanuel was caught off guard, realizing this was the pressing issue.
“I just don’t understand. With so many men available, why did she come to you?” Mackenzie finally shifted her gaze from the screen to him.
She didn’t wish to prolong the silent treatment because she found it draining.
So, she decided to address the matter directly and convey her stance.
Although Emmanuel didn’t want her to become upset, he knew it was better for her to express her feelings rather than keep them bottled up. He quickly explained, “I was taken by surprise when she asked me to cover for her. I’m sorry! I should have declined right away!” Mackenzie sighed and clarified, “I wasn’t specifically investigating you, and it’s not that I don’t trust you. Lexi, who was also at the party, informed me about it!” Emmanuel nodded, not blaming Lexi. On the contrary, having someone like her looking out for Mackenzie made him feel reassured.
“Mackenzie, I was wrong. I promise I won’t cover for anyone else in the future!”
Love At The Wrong Table Chapter 1443-Emmanuel approached Mackenzie and apologized.
Now that the misunderstanding was resolved, the frustration that had been building within Mackenzie instantly dissipated. She responded, “You know, I actually believe you. If you had informed me earlier, I would have agreed. After all, Ashton has assisted us in the past!” She truly did not want to restrain Emmanuel in his interactions with others. It did not align with her beliefs about love.
“Thank you, Mackenzie.” Emmanuel also smiled contentedly. He had always known that Mackenzie was not overly dependent, despite her occasional temper.
Mackenzie glared at him, as if to convey, “Why are you thanking me? This was always your right.” “By the way, Mackenzie, have you been feeling unusually tired lately? If you are experiencing any symptoms, tell me. I can provide you with specific medication to boost your energy,” Emmanuel said warmly as he approached her.
Mackenzie was genuinely touched. This man finally knew. how to take care of her. She wanted to confide in him, but then a sudden thought crossed her mind and she said, “Let’s set that aside for now. I have a question for you.” Emmanuel was taken aback and asked with a smile, “What is it?” “Were you previously a soldier in the Northern Region?” Mackenzie cut to the chase. Her gaze was piercing, leaving no room for Emmanuel to deceive her.
She had refrained from pressing Emmanuel before, but she had always been uncertain. Now that she was carrying his child and they were in this together, what secrets could he possibly keep from her?
Emmanuel noticed her gaze and grew anxious once more!
“Didn’t I already answer this question?” Emmanuel’s smile seemed somewhat strained. “I did serve in the Northern Region army.” “Were you part of the Wolf Warrior unit? Otherwise, how did you know that those individuals were not affiliated with the Wolf Warrior unit that night?” Mackenzie launched her attack. If Emmanuel was not truthful, she would not tell him about the pregnancy.
Emmanuel sighed ruefully. “Their demeanor did not match that of the Wolf Warrior unit. The Wolf Warrior unit is highly disciplined and would never compromise any information, let alone operate under the Wolf Warrior banner!” He was subtly hinting at Mackenzie.
As a member of the Wolf Warrior unit, particularly a former captain, he could not divulge any Northern Region secrets. It was his duty!
Mackenzie clenched her fist gently, bit her lower lip, and rose to her feet.
Bang!
She shut the door and instructed Emmanuel, “Stand up!” Emmanuel complied, appearing bewildered and uncertain of her intentions.
In the next moment, Mackenzie lifted her head and initiated a kiss!
Emmanuel was even more perplexed. He moved to embrace his delicate wife, but Mackenzie suddenly pushed him away with a cold expression.
As astute as she was, she had pieced together the truth.
This man was, in fact, the individual from Yeternia with a wolf mask.
He was the Northern Region Wolf himself!
However, he had hidden this from her all along, and even now, he refused to tell her the truth! Why?
“Mackenzie, what’s the matter?” Emmanuel observed her trembling and approached her swiftly.
However, Mackenzie continued to push him away, preventing him from coming near.
She felt as though she had been fooled!
She had been troubled by the matter of Yeternia from the start, experiencing numerous lows because of it. She never imagined that the man was actually her husband!
She felt foolish!
It was the first time she had felt so defeated!
“Mackenzie, what’s wrong? Mackenzie-” “I’m fine. Just go!” Mackenzie cut him off.
Although Emmanuel was unsure of what was on her mind, he sensed that it had something to do with him.
Seeing Mackenzie resist him so strongly, he decided to give her some space for the time being.
As he was about to leave the room, he turned back and said, “Mackenzie, my mom will be coming to Onza to visit us tomorrow-” “Yeah, I’m aware. She informed me already.” Mackenzie nodded, her expression even grimmer than before.
Emmanuel let out a sigh and just said, “Try to get some rest. Take care of yourself!” Mackenzie nodded before shutting the door coldly.
The following day, Mackenzie went to work as usual, but she seemed unusually quiet.
Upon arriving at the office, Lexi knocked on her door and entered, looking somewhat perplexed.
Love At The Wrong Table Chapter 1444-“Ms. Quillen, you have an unexpected visitor.” “Oh, who is it?” Mackenzie asked right after seeing Lexi’s expression.
Lexi had been her secretary for years, so she knew Lexi well. Normally, Lexi wouldn’t inform her about unannounced visitors unless they were important guests.
“She introduced herself as Yasmine Morgan. The chief consultant of Airspace Group,” explained Lexi before her voice lowered into a whisper. “She also came to Grandpa’s birthday banquet yesterday. You might need to take her seriously.”
Mackenzie sighed softly as her expression turned serious, and she nodded.
“Thanks for the heads up. Show her in.” Since her had no choice but to meet with them.
Back in Yeringham, Hattie had warned her and Emmanuel about the three formidable organizations they were about to meet, including Airspace Group.
She was also curious about the connection between such a formidable organization and Heart of the Sun.
“Nice to meet you, Ms. Quillen.” Soon, A charismatic woman in a purple dress entered her office.
Mackenzie was wary of the woman’s strong presence. She had a feeling that the woman must be powerful.
“The pleasure is mine, Ms. Morgan.” She rose to greet and shake hands with her guest.
She didn’t want to be at odds with the Airspace Group.
In fact, She knew Terence had been in contact with them. over the years, but she was unaware of the details.
“Since you’re a busy woman, I’ll make it short. I’m here to do business with you.” Even though Yasmine was smiling, her smile unnerved Mackenzie.
She gave Mackenzie the impression that she was a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
“Are you here to acquire the Heart of the Sun?” Mackenzie asked.
To her surprise, Yasmine shook her head. “I know it’s your family’s secret weapon. We’ve tried to acquire it so many times before but failed every time.
So, I’m here for something else this time.” Mackenzie fidgeted in her chair. Besides the Sun Stones, she couldn’t imagine what else Airspace Group would want from her family.
Still, she smiled and asked, “What is it then? As long as it’s not the Heart of the Sun, and you show enough sincerity, we can negotiate a deal.” “Great!” The smile vanished from Yasmine’s face as she pointed at Mackenzie’s belly. “I want to buy your unborn child. Just name your price.” “What?” Mackenzie, known as the Icy Female CEO, was usually composed. Yet, Yasmine’s proposal shocked her, making her cry out in disbelief and slam on the table.
She was stunned.
Not even Emmanuel and Beatrix knew she was pregnant.
How did a stranger know about my pregnancy?
Yasmine, as though she could read people’s minds, explained before Mackenzie could ask, “Thanks to the growth of big data, we learned that you had purchased the pregnancy test kit twice, the folic acid tablet, and other necessities. We can easily trace your every move with its help.” Mackenzie was surprised that a stranger knew her better than her husband, who was supposed to be the person closest to her.
“Ms. Quillen, you might not know about this, but you and your husband possess good genes. The combination of your genes will make them the most promising child in the world. We’ll do our best to nurture him-” “I’m sorry!” Mackenzie wasn’t in the mood to continue the conversation, so she coldly interrupted, “I have work to do, Ms. Morgan. I won’t be able to entertain you any longer.” Yasmine fell silent as well. After a moment, she finally stood up with a faint smile and said, “Well then, Ms. Quillen, I won’t hold you up any longer. By the way, remember to take good care of your child. Thanks for your time.” Mackenzie felt a wave of discomfort wash over her at those words. Is she implying that I’m pregnant for their sake? Unbelievable!
After Yasmine left, Mackenzie withdrew her attention from her work and gently set the pen on the table. She whispered, “I must let Emmanuel know about the child right now.”
Love At The Wrong Table Chapter 1445-“Lexi.” “What is it, Ms. Quillen?” “Get Emmanuel here.” After meeting with Yasmine and hearing her proposal, Mackenzie decided to speak with Emmanuel as soon as possible.
However, Lexi informed her, “Ms. Quillen, Emmanuel just left to pick up his mother in the company’s vehicle.” “Huh?” Mackenzie was perplexed. Why didn’t he take the Maserati? Is he picking up a lot of people?
She could deal with Alessandra alone but not the whole Lowe family. She didn’t want to face them at all.
Since Emmanuel was occupied, Mackenzie couldn’t ask him to come to her right now. I guess I’ll talk to him later.
Meanwhile, Emmanuel arrived at the coach station.
He expected his mother and his cousin’s family to arrive. on the bus, so he was surprised to find them waiting for him at the entrance.
“Gautier?” As he stepped out of the car, he frowned when he saw Gautier, who seemed out of place among his family. “What are you doing with my family?” Gautier smiled kindly at him and explained, “I happened to have some business in Onza, so I joined them on their trip.” Emmanuel was puzzled. Did he drive my family here?
Ryder had Tia maneuver his wheelchair to approach them and clarified, “I mentioned it to Mr. Verkade. He’s now my colleague at Terence Group.” Colleague? Emmanuel had trouble imagining it.
Although he was aware that Terence Group had acquired Verkade Group, he simply couldn’t believe that Gautier and Ryder had become colleagues and even traveled to Onza together.
“To be honest, I have something to tell you.” Gautier appeared more sincere than usual. “My story can explain everything.” Emmanuel nodded. “Right, you have piqued my curiosity. Why didn’t you discuss this with Mackenzie?” “She’s a married woman.” Gautier came clean to him.
“Now that I have decided to rely on the Quillen family, I won’t approach Ms.
Quillen anymore. After all, it would be quite embarrassing if even you guys distance yourselves from us.
Emmanuel gazed into the other man’s eyes. He knew that Gautier was also an ambitious man and wasn’t easily tamed. However, he couldn’t detect any ill intentions int Gautier, so he replied despite being wary of Gautier, “What do you want to tell me?” “Follow me,” Gautier said politely.
Emmanuel agreed, leaving his family at the entrance. He followed Gautier to a secluded spot nearby.
“Keep an eye on Benny and his family. Some suspicious individuals have been approaching them lately. I suspect their sudden wealth had something to do with people. trying to harm your family.” Gautier cut to the chase, yet his voice remained gentle.
“How do you know this?” Emmanuel didn’t believe the words, and his expression told Gautier about that.
Gautier didn’t mind Emmanuel’s prejudice. He simply shrugged and elaborated, “Although my family had lost in the business world, we still hold influence in Yeringham. My informant told me about it when the shady characters entered Yeringham.” “What are these shady people?” Emmanuel was disinterested in Gautier’s source of intel and was more focused on verifying its accuracy.
Truth was, he was suspicious of Benny’s family after learning that they had established a company and purchased a house in Onza. Now, Gautier’s information. only cemented one of his speculations.
“I don’t know yet, but I have discovered that foreign funds. have been transferred to their bank accounts. The mastermind behind it might be foreigners. However, I can’t be sure. It could also be a pretense…” “Foreigners?” The keyword jogged Emmanuel’s memory.
He immediately thought of two organizations.
It’s either the Hellfire Club or the Airspace Group. Why would they be interested in Uncle Benny and his family, who aren’t any big shots at all? Could they be trying to exploit our family connections to infiltrate the Terence Group for nefarious purposes?
After all, Emmanuel and the Terence Group were no strangers to such tactics.
“You know what to do. I’m sure I can entrust Mackenzie to you.” Shooting Emmanuel one last smile, Gautier took his leave.
“Lexi.” “What is it, Ms. Quillen?” “Get Emmanuel here.” After meeting with Yasmine and hearing her proposal, Mackenzie decided to speak with Emmanuel as soon as possible.
However, Lexi informed her, “Ms. Quillen, Emmanuel just left to pick up his mother in the company’s vehicle.” “Huh?” Mackenzie was perplexed. Why didn’t he take the Maserati? Is he picking up a lot of people?
She could deal with Alessandra alone but not the whole Lowe family. She didn’t want to face them at all.
Since Emmanuel was occupied, Mackenzie couldn’t ask him to come to her right now. I guess I’ll talk to him later.
Meanwhile, Emmanuel arrived at the coach station.
He expected his mother and his cousin’s family to arrive. on the bus, so he was surprised to find them waiting for him at the entrance.
“Gautier?” As he stepped out of the car, he frowned when he saw Gautier, who seemed out of place among his family. “What are you doing with my family?” Gautier smiled kindly at him and explained, “I happened to have some business in Onza, so I joined them on their trip.” Emmanuel was puzzled. Did he drive my family here? Ryder had Tia maneuver his wheelchair to approach them and clarified, “I mentioned it to Mr. Verkade.
He’s now my colleague at Terence Group.” Colleague? Emmanuel had trouble imagining it.
Although he was aware that Terence Group had acquired Verkade Group, he simply couldn’t believe that Gautier and Ryder had become colleagues and even traveled to Onza together.
“To be honest, I have something to tell you.” Gautier appeared more sincere than usual. “My story can explain everything.” Emmanuel nodded. “Right, you have piqued my curiosity. Why didn’t you discuss this with Mackenzie?” “She’s a married woman.” Gautier came clean to him.
“Now that I have decided to rely on the Quillen family, I won’t approach Ms.
Quillen anymore. After all, it would be quite embarrassing if even you guys distance yourselves from us.
Emmanuel gazed into the other man’s eyes. He knew that Gautier was also an ambitious man and wasn’t easily tamed. However, he couldn’t detect any ill intentions int Gautier, so he replied despite being wary of Gautier, “What do you want to tell me?” “Follow me,” Gautier said politely.
Emmanuel agreed, leaving his family at the entrance. He followed Gautier to a secluded spot nearby.
“Keep an eye on Benny and his family. Some suspicious individuals have been approaching them lately. I suspect their sudden wealth had something to do with people. trying to harm your family.” Gautier cut to the chase, yet his voice remained gentle.
“How do you know this?” Emmanuel didn’t believe the words, and his expression told Gautier about that.
Gautier didn’t mind Emmanuel’s prejudice. He simply shrugged and elaborated, “Although my family had lost in the business world, we still hold influence in Yeringham. My informant told me about it when the shady characters entered Yeringham.” “What are these shady people?” Emmanuel was disinterested in Gautier’s source of intel and was more focused on verifying its accuracy.
Truth was, he was suspicious of Benny’s family after learning that they had established a company and purchased a house in Onza. Now, Gautier’s information. only cemented one of his speculations.
“I don’t know yet, but I have discovered that foreign funds. have been transferred to their bank accounts. The mastermind behind it might be foreigners. However, I can’t be sure. It could also be a pretense…” “Foreigners?” The keyword jogged Emmanuel’s memory.
He immediately thought of two organizations.
It’s either the Hellfire Club or the Airspace Group. Why would they be interested in Uncle Benny and his family, who aren’t any big shots at all? Could they be trying to exploit our family connections to infiltrate the Terence Group for nefarious purposes?
After all, Emmanuel and the Terence Group were no strangers to such tactics.
“You know what to do. I’m sure I can entrust Mackenzie to you.” Shooting Emmanuel one last smile, Gautier took his leave
Love At The Wrong Table Chapter 1446-In the blink of an eye, Susan appeared out of nowhere and tightly embraced Gautier, bubbling with excitement.
As Emmanuel watched Gautier leave, a hint of emotion stirred within him. It reminded him that in the business world, friendships and rivalries are never permanent.
In the depths of his mind, Emmanuel silently reasoned. Regardless of what Gautier might be thinking, he should be leaning towards the Terence Group now. After all, with the Quillen family falling, there is no advantage left for the Verkade family. If the Quillen family thrives, perhaps the Verkade family can still benefit, or they may have a chance to make a comeback!
“Hey, Emmanuel, where have you been?” As Emmanuel returned, his uncle’s family had already arrived, and Jack Lowe was teasing him.
“Sorry, I just got caught up with something,” Emmanuel responded casually.
Emmanuel pondered silently. No matter how look at it, Jack’s family does not seem to be the conniving type. But could they be bribed by someone to infiltrate us?
“Forget it. Let’s grab a bite to eat! I am hungry!” Jack waved his hand, ready to lead the group straight to dinner.
Emmanuel then noticed that Jack’s wife, Alina Mcneil, and her family were also accompanying Jack’s family to Onza.
Alina leaned into Jack, holding his arm affectionately. ‘Honey, my parents rarely visit Onza. You must take them out for some good food!’ “Of course, your husband is loaded now! Anything less than a five-star restaurant, and will not even feel at home!” Jack boasted in his usual laid-back manner.
Alina, always one to enjoy the spotlight, quickly turned to her family and said, “Dad, Mom, Cherlynn, look, my husband is really great!” The Mcneil family began praising Jack enthusiastically. “Yeah, Jack is really upand-coming!” “My brother-in-law is amazing,” one person said. “He runs his own company and dines at five-star restaurants every day. It is impressive!” The Mcneils, rural folks who seldom ventured into big cities, hardly ever dined at five-star restaurants. Consequently, they held great admiration for individuals like Jack.
Basking in the compliments, Jack’s ego swelled, and he confidently waved his hand.
“Let’s go. I heard there is a five-star restaurant nearby called The Shallow Waterside Chef’s Kitchen, which is very famous in Nuthana. Today, I will take you all there to try it!” As Jack and Alina led the way, the members of the McNeil family quickly followed behind.
“Emmanuel, why don’t we all go together?” Alessandra suggested, feeling that since they were relatives and had come to Onza together, splitting up for dinner would feel awkward.
“Sure! Mom, I will give you all a ride there!” Emmanuel agreed, realizing he rarely had the chance to take Alessandra to upscale restaurants. So, he wanted to seize this opportunity to show his filial duty.
Tia also urged Ryder to join them in Emmanuel’s business car.
Alina’s sister, Cherlynn McNeil, turned back to Emmanuel and the others, her brows furrowed as she asked, “Jack, are they your relatives?” The Ryder family, as well as Emmanuel’s mother and himself, were not very partic about their clothes. Especially Ryder and Alessandra, they looked like two old farme appearing quite shabby!
“Hey, Cherlynn, haven’t you met them before? Jack said casually. “That’s the family of my older cousin and second older cousin.” Cherlynn sneered at Emmanuel’s family. “Hmm, I have met them before, but they don’t leave much of an impression, especially since they seem like just ordinary people. Their car is not impressive either. If they were as successful as you, Jack, then people would remember them!” she did not miss the opportunity to flatter Jack with resounding compliment.
Jack was quite pleased with Cherlynn’s flattery. “Haha, indeed! Indeed!” Jack had always been fond of Alina, and in the past, he did not pay much attention to Cherlynn when she was younger. But now that Cherlynn was nineteen, starting college, and showing such affection for him, he could not help but entertain some inappe thoughts about her.
This meal is the perfect chance to impress Cherlynn even more and maybe even make her initiate something with me. Jack secretly feels pleased about it.
While Ryder and Alessandra could not hear their conversation, Emmanuel had keen senses and overheard everything.
Naturally, he felt a bit displeased. Why bother stepping on and criticizing each other when we are all family? And what is wrong with being farmers? Without farmers, where does our food come from? Cherlynn’s disdainful attitude did not sit well with Emmanuel.
Emmanuel had opted for the business car today since the Maserati could not comfortably accommodate everyone, but he had not anticipated being looked down upon by them as a result.
Love At The Wrong Table Chapter 1447-In the blink of an eye, Susan appeared out of nowhere and tightly embraced Gautier, bubbling with excitement.
As Emmanuel watched Gautier leave, a hint of emotion stirred within him. It reminded him that in the business world, friendships and rivalries are never permanent.
In the depths of his mind, Emmanuel silently reasoned. Regardless of what Gautier might be thinking, he should be leaning towards the Terence Group now. After all, with the Quillen family falling, there is no advantage left for the Verkade family. If the Quillen family thrives, perhaps the Verkade family can still benefit, or they may have a chance to make a comeback!
“Hey, Emmanuel, where have you been?” As Emmanuel returned, his uncle’s family had already arrived, and Jack Lowe was teasing him.
“Sorry, I just got caught up with something,” Emmanuel responded casually.
Emmanuel pondered silently. No matter how look at it, Jack’s family does not seem to be the conniving type. But could they be bribed by someone to infiltrate us?
“Forget it. Let’s grab a bite to eat! I am hungry!” Jack waved his hand, ready to lead the group straight to dinner.
Emmanuel then noticed that Jack’s wife, Alina Mcneil, and her family were also accompanying Jack’s family to Onza.
Alina leaned into Jack, holding his arm affectionately. ‘Honey, my parents rarely visit Onza. You must take them out for some good food!’ “Of course, your husband is loaded now! Anything less than a five-star restaurant, and will not even feel at home!” Jack boasted in his usual laid-back manner.
Alina, always one to enjoy the spotlight, quickly turned to her family and said, “Dad, Mom, Cherlynn, look, my husband is really great!” The Mcneil family began praising Jack enthusiastically. “Yeah, Jack is really upand-coming!” “My brother-in-law is amazing,” one person said. “He runs his own company and dines at five-star restaurants every day. It is impressive!” The Mcneils, rural folks who seldom ventured into big cities, hardly ever dined at five-star restaurants. Consequently, they held great admiration for individuals like Jack.
Basking in the compliments, Jack’s ego swelled, and he confidently waved his hand.
“Let’s go. I heard there is a five-star restaurant nearby called The Shallow Waterside Chef’s Kitchen, which is very famous in Nuthana. Today, I will take you all there to try it!” As Jack and Alina led the way, the members of the McNeil family quickly followed behind.
“Emmanuel, why don’t we all go together?” Alessandra suggested, feeling that since they were relatives and had come to Onza together, splitting up for dinner would feel awkward.
“Sure! Mom, I will give you all a ride there!” Emmanuel agreed, realizing he rarely had the chance to take Alessandra to upscale restaurants. So, he wanted to seize this opportunity to show his filial duty.
Tia also urged Ryder to join them in Emmanuel’s business car.
Alina’s sister, Cherlynn McNeil, turned back to Emmanuel and the others, her brows furrowed as she asked, “Jack, are they your relatives?” The Ryder family, as well as Emmanuel’s mother and himself, were not very partic about their clothes. Especially Ryder and Alessandra, they looked like two old farme appearing quite shabby!
“Hey, Cherlynn, haven’t you met them before? Jack said casually. “That’s the family of my older cousin and second older cousin.” Cherlynn sneered at Emmanuel’s family. “Hmm, I have met them before, but they don’t leave much of an impression, especially since they seem like just ordinary people. Their car is not impressive either. If they were as successful as you, Jack, then people would remember them!” she did not miss the opportunity to flatter Jack with resounding compliment.
Jack was quite pleased with Cherlynn’s flattery. “Haha, indeed! Indeed!” Jack had always been fond of Alina, and in the past, he did not pay much attention to Cherlynn when she was younger. But now that Cherlynn was nineteen, starting college, and showing such affection for him, he could not help but entertain some inappe thoughts about her.
This meal is the perfect chance to impress Cherlynn even more and maybe even make her initiate something with me. Jack secretly feels pleased about it.
While Ryder and Alessandra could not hear their conversation, Emmanuel had keen senses and overheard everything.
Naturally, he felt a bit displeased. Why bother stepping on and criticizing each other when we are all family? And what is wrong with being farmers? Without farmers, where does our food come from? Cherlynn’s disdainful attitude did not sit well with Emmanuel.
Emmanuel had opted for the business car today since the Maserati could not comfortably accommodate everyone, but he had not anticipated being looked down upon by them as a result.
Love At The Wrong Table Chapter 1448-“Hey, hey, what’s going on? I am the one calling the shots here! It was me who asked for the booth change, not him!” Jack sensed something was off and quickly started yelling at the waiter.
Clearly, he was the one who requested the change. Feeling aggrieved, he wondered what the two waiters were up to, running over to Emmanuel instead.
This made him feel very embarrassed. Feeling a pang of insecurity, he wondered, am I not worthy of being taken seriously?
With a puzzled expression, one of the waitresses exclaimed, “Oh, are you also Lowe too?”
She appeared confused because they had received instructions from the manager to escort Emmanuel’s group to the VIP lounge, and they had not expected there to be two tables of people!
“Nonsense! They’re only here to freeload!” Cherlynn stated icily.
Upon hearing this, the two waiters swiftly extended invitations to usher everyone to the VIP room, saying, “We are truly sorry! Please come in together!” However, upon reaching the entrance of the VIP room, Cherlynn expressed her dissatisfaction once more, stating, “There are too many people, and the room won’t fit everyone!” In truth, the VIP room was quite spacious, with just everyone combined, totaling about twenty people, which could easily accommodate them all.
Cherlynn felt that having so many people squeezed together in such an ups lacked a sense of refinement.
At that moment, Cherlynn sneered inwardly. If only everyone here were respectable.
She kept grumbling to herself. Now we’re stuck with Ryder and Alessandra.
They’re old, unattractive, and some are even disabled. Dining with them makes me look bad; it’s embarrassing! People might think I’m dining with the less fortunate.
Upon understanding Cherlynn’s intention, Ryder turned to Emmanuel and suggested, “Perhaps we should head back to the lobby for our meal instead.” Emmanuel’s expression darkened, and he muttered angrily to himself, Cherlynn, Jack’s sister-in-law and a member of our Lowe’s family circle, is with us for this meal. Is it necessary to speak disparagingly about others?
Upon hearing this, one of the waitresses immediately responded tactfully, “Mr.
Lowe, if you feel “that it’s” crowded, we can arrange an additional VIP room for y However, Cherlynn mistakenly attributed Jack’s influence and promptly began him, saying, “Jack, you’re incredible! Despite all our talk earlier, it was just your cas complaint that prompted the restaurant to arrange two VIP rooms for us. Are you already famous in Onza?” Jack was quite surprised. He thought to himself. After all, my father is also the boss of the company in Onza. Why do my complaints seem to have an effect while my father’s complaints are ignored?
Oh! Jack pondered for a moment and suddenly realized what was going on.
He wondered if those snobbish waitresses were judging based on appearances.
After all, he was dressed in high-end brands from head to toe, and he even wore a Green Rolex Submariner on his wrist, giving the impression of wealth.
In the end, both groups ended up dining separately in their respective Alina and Cherlynn, the two sisters, specifically chose some luxurious dishes impress their friends on social media.
Shortly after, feeling unsatisfied, Alina pouted and said to Jack, “Honey, I heard they have the red wine from Bodegas Sicilia Winery here. I really want to try it!” “Oh, how much does a bottle cost?” he asked casually.
Jack wanted to try it as well, but he was shocked when he saw the wine list.
“Wow, 1.05 million per bottle? That’s outrageous-more expensive than Lafite even! No, I will not drink it!” “Jack, please! Isn’t your family very wealthy now? How can you not even afford to drink a bottle of wine? I really want to try it!” Cherlynn pleaded from the side, gently nudging Jack’s arm with her shoulder.
“Fine, let’s get a bottle then!” Jack reluctantly agreed.
Cherlynn was delighted! But Alina felt a bit uncomfortable. She thought to hersel cannot get my husband to agree. How does my sister persuade him so easily?
Doeshave feelings for her?
Despite feeling this way, she did not dare to express her dissatisfaction.
After all, her family’s financial situation was quite average, and they had always been trying to catch up with Jack’s family. Especially now that Jack’s family had suddenly risen in status, her family’s position was even lower.
However, Alina dared not throw a tantrum. Her family wasn’t rich, so she always felt a bit out of place in Jack’s wealthy family. Now, with Jack’s family even richer, her own family’s status seemed even lower.
If she upset Jack and he chose to divorce her for Cherlynn, she would have turn!
Shortly after, a stunning waitress entered the VIP room, her face adorned with a smi carrying two bottles of wine.
“The Bodegas fine wine has arrived!” She greeted cheerfully.
Benny’s expression soured as he glanced at them, feeling disgruntled.
These wines cost millions per bottle! he thought to himself.
“Can we return them?” He hastily halted the waitress from opening them.
“I apologize, sir, but once the bill was created in our restaurant, we cannot accept returns,” the waitress explained with a slightly embarrassed smile.
Love At The Wrong Table Chapter 1449-The waiter politely refused.
Benny was still determined to return the items although it might be embarrassing, especially his action being watched by both families.
“Jack as an entitled generation kid is really getting on my nerves!” Benny scolded his son secretly but ultimately sat down with a grim expression and endured.
“Hey, we only ordered for one! Why’d you take two bottles over here?” Jack also sensed something was wrong. “Were they trying to upsell us? What i pretend to request us to pay for both bottles? That’s impossible!”
The waitress smiled and explained, “Another bottle is for the table next to yours!” “What?!” Jack was immediately angry and quickly clarified, “Let’s get this clear and understand both of us will pay the bill separately. Our table and theirs aren’t splitting the bill. That’s their own business if they can’t afford it!” While they knew Emmanuel had married into the Quillen family and the Quillen family is wealthy, they couldn’t be sure about the financial situation of Emmanuel. Mackenzie might not be giving him any pocket money.
Cherlynn whispered, “Emmanuel, maybe your relatives at the next table think you’re treating them, so they deliberately ordered expensive items?” “Should be like that!” Jack gritted his teeth.
Despite their wealth, they always split the bill with Emmanuel and Ryder’s family whe dining out. Even though it wasn’t explicitly stated this time, they assumed the same rule applied.
“Anyway, we won’t care if those two relatives can’t afford to pay the bill when the time comes, let them just stay and wash the dishes!” “That’s it!” The waitress was slightly surprised but quickly nodded, “Sir, we got it!” “Alright, you can go now!” Jack waved his hand, feeling relieved in his heart.
As the waitress left the private room, Angela passed by from the other end of corridor and asked, “Has the Begasie wine been brought up?” “Yes, ma’am, it’s here. A bottle has already been delivered to this private room!” “Good, give me another bottle!” Angela received the wine and personally brought it into Emmanuel’s private room.
The atmosphere here was very harmonious, unlike the other private room,. The dishes ordered were not the most expensive, but they were authentic.
Alessandra and Ryder’s family were all satisfied and enjoying themselves.
Tommy was thrilled because the restaurant had great toys to play with!
Everyone was surprised when they saw Angela come into the private room with a bottle of wine.
Alessandra waved her hand and said, “Why do you bring the wine as we are goo without wine? Doesn’t this look like an expensive bottle?” Angela approached with a smile and respectfully greeted Alessandra, “Ma’am, are you Mr. Lowe’s mother?” Alessandra was flattered, nodded in surprise, and awkwardly replied, “Yes, I… I’m his mother!” Alessandra felt curious how did Emmanuel know such a beautiful woman?
She looked incredibly lovely, like a wealthy lady!
He mustn’t do anything to upset Mackenzie!
Tia felt inferior, and she knew that Angela was trying to impress Emmanuel. With so many princesses around her prince charming, she felt like she was the only one who can stay aside Ryder.
Although Angela did not know what their thoughts, Angela still smiled sweetly a “Ma’am, my name is Angela Silverbane, a friend of Mr. Lowe’s. I brought a bottle of wine today to thank Mr. Lowe for saving my life last time!” Being addressed as Ma’am, especially by such a noble woman, Alessandra felt stunned.
Even though she wasn’t a big drinker, she had seen this bottle of wine on the menu just now. It was a famous great wine, valued at a million per bottle!
“Ms. Silverbane, I really can’t accept such an expensive wine!” Alessandra rejected it by waving her hand.
Despite their desire to try it, Ryder and Tia hesitated, feeling unworthy of such fine wine due to their status.
However, Angela maintained a lovely smile. “Ma’am, this is just a small token of my appreciation! My apology as our restaurant only left two bottles of this wine.
Opottle has already been delivered to the next private room. Please visit us again next I’ll treat you to another drink if you enjoy it!” Impressive.
Alessandra and the others were truly impressed and thrilled!
Tia gazed at Emmanuel with her eyes gleaming. She knew that this man commanded respect wherever he went!
Love At The Wrong Table Chapter 1450-Thanks, Ms. Silverbane!” Emmanuel noticed that Angela’s presence had caused his mother and the others felt uncomfortable. He graciously accepted the wine and let his mother enjoy it. It was time for mother to enjoy life!
“Welcome, Mr. Lowe. I’ll be pleased to leave now. Just let me know if you have any queries! Here’s my number!” Angela immediately showed her phone number to Emmanuel.
Since she hadn’t added Emmanuel as a friend yet, she brought the wine over not express gratitude but also for this specific purpose.
Emmanuel smiled and casually used PayPal to add her number as a friend.
Tia observed this interaction, pursed her lips, and felt resentful.
“Emmanuel, you’re allowed to make new friends, but please be remembered to take care of Mackenzie’s feelings!” Alessandra quickly reminded him.
She had believed in her son’s personality, but Angela’s enthusiasm made her apprehensive. She worried that the other party’s eagerness might lead her son astray.
“Mom, don’t worry! Why are you saying all this? Try this wine!” Emmanuel personally poured wine for everyone, displaying no airs. As the youngest person in the room, he now had Tia as his sister-in-law!
The two families enjoyed the valuable wine, enhancing the atmosphere and becom more joyful than just now!
However, Jack didn’t enjoy the meal as much He was worried about the high cost of the bill and feared his father’s reaction. Before the meal was done, he called the waiter over.
“What? The bill costs over 200 thousand?” Upon seeing the bill, Jack erupted in anger.
After a moment, he lowered his head and discreetly showed it to his father.
Benny’s expression darkened, but he refused to scold his son in public. Since the matter occurred, scolding him wouldn’t serve any purpose. He decided to let his son revel in his mistake recently and address it privately later.
So lack of determination!
How could he be so easily influenced by Cherlynn’s words, lacking determination toward women? How could he achieve success in the future?
“Jack, isn’t your family incredibly rich? Buying a property worth tens of millions of dollars, investing billions of dollars in a company, and spending 200 thousand on a meal for your family are all merely just a small piece of paper!” Cherlynn’s words were sharper than Alina. A few remarks from her, filled Jack with pride after seeing the bill.
“Haha, you’re right! I was just concerned about the neighbors, considering they’re relatives. It would be troublesome if they couldn’t cover the bill!” Noticing that his father didn’t scold him, Jack chuckled smugly again.
However, as soon as he spoke, Benny shot him a stern look. “What if Cherlyn Jack pay for the neighbors’ bill too’? How would he handle that?” Benny though Jack was quick to react and said, “Ahem, let me settle the bill first! You guys continu enjoying!” With that, he rushed to go and pay the bill.
“Hey, Mr. Lowe!” Outside the VIP room, two stunning waitresses awaited to assist the guests.
Upon witnessing Jack rush out suddenly, they immediately follow him and inquire repeatedly:
“Sir, is there anything we can assist you with?” “Sir, are you going to settle the bill?” Unbeknownst to the waiters, Jack continued to walk out and ignored the calling, the waitress, fearing they would realize they were relatives with another private and request joint payment.
Unable to stop him, the waiters had no choice but to let him go!
After a satisfying meal, Jack proceeded to pay the bill. The two families in the private room were also excited, preparing to leave.
Having dined more than his son for decades, Benny reminded Jack to notify Emmanuel before they left.
Understanding the hint, Jack quickly made the call.
“Hey, Emmanuel, are you ready to go? We’re about to leave. Have meal?” “Yes, we’re on our way out too!” “Alright, we’ll head out first. Goodbye!” Jack was concerned that Emmanuel might ask him to cover the bill, so he quickly ended the call, led the way out, and worried that Emmanuel’s family might not have enough money and would insist on paying them back.
However, they were also afraid that Emmanuel’s family might expect them to pay, but they couldn’t bring themselves to leave too quickly, hoping to see if they could help with the meal expenses.
Here they came!
Emmanuel’s family emerged!
Jack and Cherlynn both observed them, curious to see how they would clear the bill.
Surprisingly, both families simply walked out without paying at all!