NovelEnglishFor Don's a real whiz at getting things done and broad connections, in no time, he scoped out a match for Brandon.
He went the extra mile and printed out the potential match's info, making a personal delivery to Brandon's office.
"Found you a date, buddy - the daughter of my mom's friend. She's a catch - good-looking and all. Just a bit picky, which is why
she's still single. Now her mom's on her case to tie the knot, so she's looking to settle, just to get her off her back. She's a good
match for you."
As he spoke, Don tossed the dossier onto Brandon's desk.
Without even glancing at it, Brandon, focused on his computer, said, "I can only spare an hour to meet her. If she's cool with that,
set it up. Somewhere close to the office would be best."
Don chuckled, "Are you looking to get hitched or make a business deal here?"
Brandon replied, "Is there a difference?"
Don nodded, "Alright, I'll sort it out. As long as she doesn't mind."
He wouldn't be pushing this if she wasn't eager to meet.
Just then, Brandon's phone rang, a call from Sophia's mentor, Zachary. He answered.
Zachary wanted to invite him to the ribbon-cutting of his son's new company. His son, Alex Gardner, was launching a building
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtmaterials company that Saturday. They needed sbig shots to beef up the event.
Brandon's Starlight Group, though diversified, was a heavy hitter in real estate and hospitality.
Brandon had a good impression of Zachary's son Alex - hardworking and humble. Despite his father being a renowned architect
and professor, Alex wasn't just riding his dad's coattails; he was grinding it out on his own.
"Sure, I'll be there Saturday," Brandon readily agreed to Zachary's request.
"Zachary?" Don asked uncertainly after the call.
He'd caught a glimpse of the n"Zachary" during the call and wondered if it was the sZachary he looked up to.
"Yep," Brandon confirmed, "the one you admire."
"| gotta tag along then," Don blurted out without hesitation.
As an architect, Don revered Zachary's work and had wanted to meet him for ages but lacked the connections, being abroad most
of the time. This was his chance, and he wasn't going to miss it.
Brandon agreed, as Don, being the head slash the designer of Star-Dempsey Architects, indeed needed to rub elbows with the
industry's big fish.
Alex's company's grand opening was set for Saturday at 2:38 PM - a tpicked for good luck. The venue was at Zachary's
mansion, spacious and classy.
When Brandon and Don arrived, the guests had already filled up the place.
Zachary had kept it intimate, inviting only industry folks. He greeted them warmly, clearly in high spirits.
Brandon smiled, shook hands with him, and introduced Don, "This is my friend Don Dempsey, head of Star-Dempsey Architects.
He's been an admirer of yours since childhood and has been longing to meet you but never got the chance. Insisted | bring him
today."
Don, too, stepped up with a smile, "Mr. Gardner, sorry to intrude. I've looked up to you since | was a kid. Even thought about
applying to your school, but, alas, | was too much of a dunce to get in."
His sincere attitude made Zachary laughed heartily, shaking his hand with his, "Honored, truly. It's a pleasure." Then he added,
“Sophia has been spoken highly of you. It's a pleasure to meet you, too.”
“Sophia?” Don flicked an uncertain glance at Brandon. Was Zachary talking about that Sophia he knew about?
Brandon nodded slightly, “Mr. Gardner is Sophia's mentor.”
The news made Don agape. He really didn’t know that, for aside from working, Sophia barely mentioned any personal stuff.
However, as he thought it over, not even having realized Sophia was Brandon's wife, it'd be only normal that he had no idea of her
college mentor.
Zachary continued with a smile, “Yes, it's Sophia. She's been singing your praises - saying how talented you are, how you respect
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmyour staff, give designers their creative space, and your kindness and humor, etc. I've been meaning to ask her to introduce us,
but thanks to Brandon, I'm lucky to meet you today."
Don, a bit embarrassed by the praise, replied, "Mr. Gardner, you're too kind. It's Sophia who's talented. And of course, it's due to
your excellent teaching that we've got such talent on our team."
Zachary's wife, Jolin Gardner, chimed in with a laugh, "Alright, no more modesty; you're both great. Let's head inside. Sophia's here
today too; you can all sit down and chat."
At the mention of "Sophia's also here", Brandon's expression flickered, but he didn't look up to the guests.
Sophia, with Zachary's granddaughter Serena, and Ivan, stepped out of the house. The little girl, having dragged Sophia out to look
for her grandparents, spotted them in the yard and called out, "Grandpa, Grandma."
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