Destined Entwining: Capturing My Devoted Beau

Chapter 1006: Chapter 477: Clinging to a Big Shot (First Update—Seeking Recommendation Tickets!)

Aiden Sheldon’s gaze did not waver, and Lawrence Winters certainly noticed.

However, she didn’t react, pretending not to know, and thought to herself why this dog father wasn’t accompanying his daughter on her night run today and was having dinner outside with these people instead.

Evan Stetford also noticed that Aiden Sheldon kept scrutinizing Lawrence Winters and felt a bit worried.

After all, Ruby Sheldon wasn’t hiding her dislike for Lawrence Winters anymore.

Considering Aiden Sheldon’s level of pampering his daughter, if he wanted to vent for Ruby, Lawrence Winters might face significant suppression...

Evan Stetford discreetly vacated the spot next to Quentin Parker and said, ”Lawrence, sit over here.”

Aiden Sheldon sat on the other side of Quentin Parker, and Lawrence Winters took Evan Stetford’s former seat, nodded at Aiden Sheldon across the table, and greeted, ”Mr. Parker, Mr. Sheldon, Master Stetford, good evening.”

Kenneth Osborne had no choice but to sit next to Evan Stetford, separated from Lawrence Winters by Evan Stetford.

Yet he was directly facing Quentin Parker.

Even though he felt uncomfortable inside, he didn’t show it, smiling and nodding at Quentin Parker, ”Good evening, Mr. Parker.”

Only then did he greet Aiden Sheldon and Evan Stetford, ”Mr. Sheldon, Master Stetford, good evening.”

Since his return, those close to Evan called him Master Stetford, while subordinates and outside friends referred to him as Master Stetford.

Kenneth Osborne’s way of addressing him appeared distant yet polite.

Evan Stetford didn’t pay much attention to Kenneth Osborne; his focus was entirely on Lawrence Winters, only giving a perfunctory grunt to Kenneth Osborne before saying to Lawrence Winters, ”Lawrence, your first-round performance was great. Our five scientist judges want to schedule some time with you to have a nice chat.”

Lawrence Winters raised an eyebrow, ”A chat with me? About what? I’m not in the sciences, and I feel quite inadequate around those big shots.”

Evan Stetford: ”...”

Inadequate?

Good heavens, does ”inadequate” even exist in your dictionary?

He chuckled, ”They know you’re not into academics, and they won’t ask academic questions. They’re just interested in you, and about your whip...”

Kenneth Osborne frowned, knowing it was a bit rude, but he still interjected, ”What do they want to do with Nora? Use her for research? That’s not good...”

Quentin Parker was previously indifferent to the conversation, not particularly reacting.

But when Kenneth Osborne mentioned ”use her for research,” his temples suddenly tensed up.

Quentin Parker rubbed his temples and, almost instinctively, said in a cold tone, ”Then don’t go. Lawrence is a legitimate Great Heavenly Master of the Celestial Path Sect, and she’s a person of identity and status. They think they can meet just because they say so?”

Lawrence Winters didn’t expect Quentin Parker to hold her in such high regard, and her eyes lightened up, with dark eyes akin to kindling a torch.

She nodded repeatedly, ”Indeed, indeed, Mr. Parker is right. To meet me, they need to make an appointment through my secretary first. I’m a professional; every minute counts financially.”

Evan Stetford: ”...”

He awkwardly chuckled, nodded, and said, ”Alright, I’ll ask them if they need to schedule. By the way, your secretary’s contact information?”

Lawrence Winters covered her mouth, laughing brightly as her eyes sparkled playfully, ”... A secretary, I haven’t hired one yet. I’ll get back to you once I do.”

Evan Stetford: ”...”

He couldn’t help but laugh, ”You’re really mischievous. Okay, if you don’t want to go, just say so and I understand. I didn’t consider the scenario Kenneth mentioned; it’s my fault. I’ll definitely drink a few extra glasses later to make amends to Lawrence.”

Evan Stetford openly admitted his mistake, his gaze unabashed with affection.

Kenneth Osborne let the corners of his lips fall, expressionless and thought, treating him like he’s invisible...

Aiden Sheldon shook his head in speechless dismay, thinking this girl was really money-minded.

How does she resemble the person in his mind?

He must be out of his mind.

Aiden Sheldon shifted his gaze and saw Quentin Parker rubbing his temples, looking a bit pale.

Although he was originally very fair, now even his lip color seemed pale, and he appeared slightly unwell.

”Mr. Parker...?” Aiden Sheldon tentatively asked, ”Are you alright?”

”I’m fine.” Quentin Parker took a sip from his wine glass, ”Just suddenly remembered something, it’s nothing.”

Evan Stetford, Lawrence Winters, and Kenneth Osborne looked simultaneously at Quentin Parker.

Quentin Parker merely raised his glass to them and said, ”The dishes have arrived.”

The restaurant provided upscale Chinese cuisine.

The style is like Western meals, with individual servings, one small plate at a time, finished before the next dish was served.