Between Clouds and Waters.
Quiana Sutton had only taken a sip of her drink since sitting down, not touching the food, which made Alexander Skylane frown:
"Cece, is it that none of these dishes suit your taste?"
Quiana shook her glass slightly, a hint of subtle irritation spilling from her eyes: "No, just not in the mood today."
"Even if you don't have an appetite, you should eat something. Don't just drink, it will harm your stomach."
After saying this, he glanced around, used a tool to clean a crab, separated the meat from the shell, and placed it in front of Quiana.
"Try it, your favorite crab."
Listening to Alexander's constant chatter, Quiana shook her head helplessly:
"You're getting more like my uncle, starting to nag?"
Alexander chuckled lightly: "Maybe being close to ink makes one blackened?"
Seeing Quiana finish the crab, he continued:
"Cece, the Aisha Group's domestic branch is preparing to launch a brand-new series, focusing on young products. The materials won't be as expensive and will emphasize design."
She lazily sat back in her chair, listening carelessly: "That's a good thing."
Alexander had the capability to certainly push Aisha Group to a higher level.
She poured herself another drink, just about to sip it when Alexander said:
"Cece, be the spokesperson for the new series."
"Cough cough cough..."
She was immediately choked, looking at him with disbelief: "Are you crazy?"
Her reputation online wasn't all bad but certainly not great; she definitely had a tendency to stir up storms.
The incident where she killed a wild boar with her bare hands was still fermenting online, and now Alexander wanted her as the spokesperson. The new company had just formed and shouldn't be boycotted by many netizens because of her.
"There are plenty of stars more suitable than me. Why insist on choosing me as a spokesperson?"
Alexander pressed his restless heart, he had even reserved Winston's endorsement for her, let alone a new series.
"The style of this series, you are the perfect candidate."
"What's the style of the new series?"
Alexander blinked:
"Secret! It'll be announced personally at the gala!"
Rarely seeing Alexander actually keep a secret, Quiana smiled and shook her head. His design talent was unparalleled; if he said she was the most suitable candidate, then she must really be.
"If you lose money, don't blame me."
From the way it sounded, Alexander knew she agreed, with a wider smile: "Don't worry, won't blame you at all."
...
Quiana unexpectedly encountered Joseph Grant when she left Between Clouds and Waters. Joseph's eyes lit up instantly upon seeing her.
Like a dark sea suddenly finding a guiding lighthouse.
He quickly went up, his mouth involuntarily curling into a bigger smile: "What brings you here?"
Quiana looked at Joseph suspiciously, his enthusiasm for her seemed inexplicable, but she still replied calmly:
"This is a place to eat, of course, I'm here to eat."
"I haven't properly thanked you for saving me last time, can I have the opportunity to invite you?"
She refused him outright.
"No, I've already eaten."
Joseph wasn't discouraged, "Then can you give me your WeChat ID? I'll invite you next time."
Joseph's companion James Xavier looked at him in shock. When had he ever seen Joseph shamelessly asking for a girl's WeChat ID? Usually, it was girls proactively adding him.
Joseph was distinguished and, although not as renowned in the Capital City as Durrell Landon, he was still top-notch in the entertainment circle.
Born talented, pursued by many girls, so he played around quite a bit, swapping girlfriends every few months. However, he was very generous, and even after breakups, none of the girls said a bad word about him publicly.
Joseph was openly a player, but even though girls knew he was a player, they still couldn't resist throwing themselves at him.
Always feeling like they're the exception, the true love who can end his wandering ways.
Now, seeing Joseph trying to please someone, it felt a bit shocking, suspecting he might be possessed by something.
Quiana slightly furrowed her brows, still a bit unaccustomed to Joseph's demeanor.
"Mr. Grant, it's no trouble at all, no need to thank me."
At this moment, a low voice with evident displeasure came from not far away:
"Cece, is this person bothering you?"
Joseph looked at Alexander not far away, the rare tenderness vanished, replaced by his usual coldness:
"Who are you?"
"Alexander Skylane."
Alexander was three centimeters taller than Joseph, his view was downward and, despite lacking a condescending attitude, Joseph was still quite annoyed.
"You're Alexander? The Skylane family's heir?"
"Yes." After saying this, Alexander glanced at Quiana, his good temperament couldn't hide the surge in his dark eyes: "This lady is my guest, Mr. Grant, if you're looking to flirt, you've chosen the wrong person. She's out of your league."
After saying this, he escorted Quiana away, personally taking her to the underground parking lot.
Before getting into the car, he suddenly called her: "Wait..."
She turned to look at him: "What?"
Alexander smiled and shook his head: "Nothing, take care on the road."
Some words he feared would leave him no chance to stand beside her by speaking them.
Joseph watched Alexander and Quiana leave, his face showing a hard-to-conceal irritation.
"Accompany me to the Skylane family gathering."
James Xavier was stunned:
"Weren't you uninterested?"
Joseph's lips showed a chilling smile: "Who said I wasn't interested?" Now he had changed his mind.
James Xavier had never seen Joseph like this before, it sent chills up his spine.
Unable to hold back, he curiously asked: "Just now, who was that girl, worthy of you, Mr. Grant, being so proactive?"
"She's the girl who saved me during the variety show."
"..."
James Xavier was left speechless briefly, Joseph's grandmother and mother were both capable women at home, roughly due to being raised under their oppression, he grew up favoring gentle little flowers. Now it seemed clear from his unusual attitude towards Quiana that he hadn't awakened until now?
He still fundamentally preferred this type?
He patted Joseph's shoulder, speaking quite meaningfully: "I still suggest you give up, after all, during the variety show, your performance was really..."
Before finishing his sentence, Joseph growled angrily: "Get lost—"
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