NovelEnglishBut she hadn’t expected that Albert would be attending the banquet as well.
He was typically quite frivolous, but tonight he was dressed formally, exuding an air of an elite, which caught Aline’s attention.
Kyle from Heron had significant business dealings with Zack’s father.
And Rena had a good relationship with Zack’s father, so of course, they knew each other.
Noticing Rena, Kyle greeted her warmly.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“Rena, I heard from Brandon that you’re pregnant. I didn’t expect you to attend this banquet. How have you been? Brandon really misses you!”
Rena replied with a polite smile, “I’ve been well.”
After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Kyle turned to Albert and commented, “Rena is good at business. You should learn from her instead of flirting with women all day long.”
Albert turned his gaze towards her and responded with a casual smile,
“Well, even if I were eager to learn, I doubt whether she’d be willing to teach me.”
Rena clearly understood the flirtatious undertones of his words.
She smiled serenely and introduced Aline to Kyle.
“Mr. Waston, this is Miss Hanson, my college classmate. She’s now working in the film and television industry and doing quite well.”
Aline wasn’t widely known, so Kyle could have overlooked her.
But for Rena’s sake, he extended a hand to Aline.
Rena added quickly, “And she’s Albert’s girlfriend.”
Kyle was surprised by Rena’s words. Aline appeared to be in her early 30s, whereas Albert was only in his 20s. Slightly displeased, he maintained a polite smile.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAline felt somewhat anxious.
However, Rena diffused the tension with her smile.
“Albert is young and has many women. Aline has endured quite a lot!”
Kyle was relieved to hear this.
It seemed Aline was just one of Albert’s women.
Aline didn’t have the chance to present herself, but Rena’s presence reassured her.
Rena acted considerate when talking to Kyle.
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