Karina quickly changed into the room. She was out in just a few minutes. Dustin was stunned to see Karina's appearance, who looked charming in a dress that fit her body to the ankles. The shoes worn by Karina also matched the color of the dress.Now, the clothes worn by Karina and Dustin look harmonious and compact with matching colors. Dustin, who originally only wore simple garments, finally agreed to Karina's request to change into a navy-colored suit that Dustin planned to wear for work only. But coincidentally, Eri also chose a dress with matching colors for Karina. So their appearance looks like a real married couple."Wow, my daughter is really beautiful." Eri and Jake both praised Karina's beauty. "Then, let's go now. The party will start soon."They got into Dustin's car. Eri frowned as Dustin's hands looked empty. "You've prepared a gift for Gerald, right?""I have. Mom, take it easy." Dustin replied casually.Jake looked sharply at Dustin, annoyance still on his face. "Just
Bella snorted in annoyance. She looked at Karina, who was not far from them. "Karina, try to teach your husband to behave better occasionally so that he doesn't always cause embarrassment. At least for today since it's Uncle Gerald's birthday party."Karina rolled her eyes, looking away. Whenever Dustin was talked about and humiliated by members of the Grayson family, Karina and her parents' names were brought up. Even though they hadn't done anything.Erick nodded his head, responding to Bella's words. "Yes, you're absolutely right. Stupid people like Dustin, must always be taught first. If you don't teach him, what happens is like this. Now what, the party that just started is ruined.""Yes, that's right. It's all a mess." The invited guests began to open their voices to defend Erick and Bella."He's always an embarrassment. He shouldn't have been invited to such an important event." The voices of rejection from others were again heard and even agreed upon by many people.Erick grin
Everyone there seemed surprised at the beauty of the stone that sparkled in the light from the luxurious brooch. They even whispered in amazement at the gift Dustin had brought."It's really amazing. That peridot stone is very expensive, plus it's a beautiful color." The voice of a male guest who was amazed."It's a dream stone among my friends because the color is so pretty to be used as a necklace and ring gem." The female guest beside the man looked amazed at the peridot stone that was a decoration on Gerald's brooch.Bella and Erick couldn't take all the admiring words for Dustin. Erick chuckled in annoyance, then shouted in a loud voice. "Alah, that must be a cheap stone. There are plenty of cheap imitation peridot stones. He must have bought that just to impress us, when in fact it's just a fake stone!"Bella nodded her head while crossing her arms over her chest. "Of course. A poor guy like Dustin wouldn't be able to afford a real peridot stone that's so expensive."Everyone wa
Everyone there didn't understand what Dustin was saying. They guessed that what was invisible did not mean it did not exist or vice versa. Dustin's words managed to make everyone's mouths shut as they asked each other the meaning of the man's words.Gerald cleared his throat. He raised both hands up. "Please pay attention everyone. We'd better get back to the party. There is no need to prolong a meaningless matter."The master of ceremonies nodded, then gave the code to the music director at the back of the stage so that the melodious music resumed. "All right, ladies and gentlemen. The prize-giving session is over. Let's enjoy the special dishes already lined up on the table there. Thank you to all the guests for coming and giving such wonderful gifts, and best wishes for happiness and success to Mr Gerald."Everyone clapped their hands in celebration. The main program of Gerald's birthday party was over. Dustin and Karina returned to their positions to join Eri and Jake. They enjoye
Karina followed Dustin all the way to the cafe. She saw Dustin talking to Lewis but couldn't hear what they were talking about because her table was quite far away.Karina played with her fingertips on the table while pretending to look at the menu book. "What exactly are they talking about? They don't look like the owner and leader of the company. Could it be true that the friend Dustin is referring to is Mr. Lewis? But why would Mr. Lewis trust Dustin with everything?"Karina thought the meeting between Dustin and Lewis would last for a long time, but it didn't take more than half an hour for them to chat, after which Lewis left Dustin's presence. This was an opportunity for Karina to find out what they were talking about by asking Dustin directly.Karina got up from her chair, about to approach Dustin. But her footsteps stopped when she saw a woman who had been saved by Dustin appear. "That's the woman in the photo when Dustin caught the mugging that Vera sent me, right?"Carla wav
Karina rolled her eyes, got up and left Dustin. Meanwhile, Dustin looked confused and thought that Karina was jealous of him. He smiled at the thought. Dustin slipped ten dollars into the bill on the table and got up to go after Karina. But it turned out that Karina was already gone, leaving in her own car.Dustin smiled slightly as he stuffed his hands into his pants pockets. "Are you starting to like me, Karina?" He muttered to himself as he shook his head, then went to the parking lot to drive his car back to work at the office.On the other hand, Albert met Lewis at the cafe. The meeting really made Lewis feel happy and honoured. They faced each other seriously as if they were having an important business meeting.Albert's eyes looked deeply into Lewis'. "Sir, my intention in meeting you was to thank you for your actions. But Mr Yosan said Mr Dustin should not work at your company. Mr Dustin should be in a higher place. Working at Cloa is not right for him. So, Mr Dustin will no l
Rumours spread about the Kendrick family that it would expand by creating a new company that would become another big one. Of course, this made the people who worked and were loyal to the Kendrick family very busy taking care of the work issues.Some of the big projects that were underway had to be completed quickly because Yosan wanted it to maintain the construction of his new company. Several additional bodyguards were hired to keep the project completion process from getting in the way.The rumour also invited everyone in Meldham City to prepare their companies. They wanted to get a chance to cooperate with one of Kenderick's subsidiaries to rise higher. The partnership would bring them significant benefits. They would be more prosperous, and of course, there would be many lucrative business opportunities if they cooperated with Kendrick's company."Ah, damn. The expenditure data do not match the income data. This could affect the company's performance if I hand it over later. I w
William laughed out loud with his sharp eyes staring at Dustin even though both of his hands were restrained by the two bodyguards as if there was no fear. "Don't dream so much, damn it! Having just been appointed Cloa's leader, you're already arrogant and acting up. You have nothing on me. Even the company you lead is smaller than mine!"William threw his arms out again, trying to break free. But the two bodyguards tightened their grip. One of them even took the chair away from William. The bodyguard kept the chair and kept other objects away from William that could possibly harm Dustin.William's breathing was ragged with anger. He did not accept what the two bodyguards did. "You can't do this to me, you bastard!"Dustin grinned. His eyes were wide, but he could see the glint in William's sharp eyes as if he wanted to kill him. He just quietly leaned against the table while watching William, who was struggling to break free from the grip of two bodyguards.William snorted in annoyan