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“I'm twenty-seven this year,” Ivor replied.
Gerald whispered to Welma, “He’s quite a bit older than Bonnie.”
Although Ivor could not hear them, he could read their lips. He had heard about Gerald's love for alcohol before
coming. He poured a glass and handed it to Gerald, saying, “Dad, this is the wine | brought you. Give it a try.”
“Sure, don’t mind if | do.” Gerald stared at the wine and sipped it. Inmediately after, his eyes lit up as he
exclaimed, “Wow, it tastes fantastic!”
Ivor said smilingly, “I have a collection of exquisite liquors at home. If you like any of them, feel free to take them
all with you.”
“I can’t do that.”
“It’s okay. I'm not much of a drinker myself. They'll just sit there and gather dust if you don’t take them off my
hands. Don’t be shy, Father. You can callson once | marry your daughter. Parents shouldn't be so shy with
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇttheir children and in-laws, right?”
Gerald did not know how to respond.
Meanwhile, Bonnie watched as Ivor won over her parents. She felt amused and speechless but said
nothing.
Welma asked, “Where do you work, Ivor? How big is your family?”
“Mom, we haven't even started eating yet. Here, have some.” Bonnie scooped sdishes onto Welma'’s plate.
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“This young man has chased you so far, yet | can’t even ask about him? It concerns your lifelong happiness, you
know?”
Ivor replied, “Well, there are four main members of my family. Also, | work for the Knight Group.”
“The Knight Group?!” Benedict bolted to his feet. “Are you referring to the city’s top company?! The wealthiest
family in the city owns that company.”
Ivor nodded. “That's the one.”
Benedict stammered in shock, “Y-Your last nis Knight, too. Wait, are you from the Knight family?!”
Welma and Gerald stopped eating and stared at Ivor.
Ivor was about to answer when Bonnie interjected, “He's just an ordinary employee at the Knight Group.”
She lied because she feared her foster parents would worry about her. After all, she was just a country
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girl in their eyes. If Ivor, the city’s richest man, pursued her just to play with her heart and abandon her, the
older couple would be furious.
Ivor glanced at Bonnie and understood her reason for lying. So, he cooperated and said, “I just happen to have
the ssurnas them.”
Welma and Gerald sighed, somewhat relieved. The meal went by joyfully, and after sending the older couple and
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmBenedict back to their hotel, Ivor was alone. Bonnie stayed with her parents because they would leave the next
day, and she wanted to spend more twith them.
Benedict had a lot on his mind, saying, “Bonnie, | have something to ask you.”
“Go ahead.” Bonnie followed her brother outside.
As they walked on the street, Benedict suddenly stopped and said, “The interview went well today.”
Bonnie smiled. “See, | told you not to worry.”
“Mr. Hamish said he wants to mentorpersonally.”
“Well, you have a natural talent for design. I'd expect Hamish to say something like that.”
“He was exceptionally kind toand offered a high salary with many privileges.”
“That just means he values you a lot.”
“Bonnie!” Benedict exclaimed, “Don’t you have anything else to say?! | know my worth. Even if I'm somewhat
talented, Mr. Hamish is the CEO of Tang Fusion Studios and one of the world’s best designers. Why would he treat
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