Chapter 32
dup Dillon was never meant to have some dramatic, over–the–top redemption are. He had probably just watched too many cheesy dramas with his mom. Baster stood up and straightened his jacket. “Fine. If you’re not going, I’ll take my leave.”
Beton Dillon could even give him a look, Baxter had already slipped away.
Dillon picked up the invitation and tell into deep thought.
That evening, Estelle and Madison arrived at Pavilne Restaurant
Madison hooked her arm through Estelle’s and whispered, That chubby one’s a bit sleazy, but the others seem alright. Besides, Seth will be here later, so don’t Murry.”
Estelle gently patted her hand. “I’m only worried about you. Stay alext and don’t let anyone take advantage.”
Caching her concem, Madison arowed her eyes dangerously. “Good. I was hoping for a fight. Let’s see which idiot daces to mess with me.
Madison macked her louckles, itching for a fight. She could hardly wolt to throw down.
As soon as they entered, several curious glances turned toward them.
Dorman even stood up with an obscene took in his eyes, staring directly at Estelle. “Ms. Sawford, I didn’t expect Stellar Foundation would be yours. I’m not sure if you remember me, but you used to call me Mr. Jonny Glover
Estelle glared at him and answered honestly, “Sorry. I don’t really remember.”
Starthen met his embarrassed gaze. “I didn’t expect your memory to be so good.
Jonathan—or Joury–froward, wondering what she meant by that. Was she implying he was getting old?
Jonathan moned coldly and tossed a price list onto the table. “Estelle, we both know why you’re here today. Here’s my p then leave
my price list. Take a look it you can’t accept it,
She picked up the price list and scanned it quicly, then let out a cold laugh. “Mr. Glover, you’re asking for one million dollars for such a small amount of herbs? This is basically daylight robbery. Your ‘t really something. Mr. Glover.”
Though dearly mocked, Jonathan didn’t seem bothered. In fact, the sleaze in his
seyes only deepened, as if he was about to
sumed a
He suddenly chuckled and raised his glass. “Maybe Loffended you somehow earlier. Let me apologize. Here’s to you, Ms. Sawford.” He downed the druk in one go and coldly looked at her again. “What’s the matter, M. Sawford? Are you looking down on me? Carlle glanced down at brown glass, then looked up without any fear Inlier eyes. “Sorry. The doctor told me I shouldn’t drink ” Jathan scoffed, Leaning back in his chuit, he smirked. “Are you refusing to show the any respect now?”
The expression of the other larbal suppliers shifted.
Madison quickly realized that jonathan was deliberately trying to embarrass Estelle, so she immediately stepped in front of her, “Mr. Glover, it’s just drinking. I’ll dilink will you. Estelle recently had surgery, and Seth specifically warned her not to drink.”
Joneered “Dr. Lanrader can drink later, but for now.”
are still too wet from the rain, and they haven’t been
His gaze instantly changed. “If you won’t drink, then the cooperation might have to be delayed. The herbs an Itarvested yet, let alone dried ”
Both Extelle’s and Madison’s expressions slaited finnediately.
Jonathan was clearly playing hardball, trying to pressure Estelle into ageing tonight. Meanwhile, the others watched the situation unfold with amusement, näi really calding fuathan’s side
