Chapter 437

Meanwhile…

“Right! I remember meeting Miss Yang through Mr . Tanaka . If not for him, I’d probably missed a great company to work with . Haha!” In the middle of the dinner, Mr . Tang exclaimed as this wonderful memory suddenly struck in his mind . Turning to Lexi, she was chuckling as she wiped the side of her lips by a napkin .

“Mr . Tang actually surprised me as I imagined him as someone who’s strict — No offense, Mr . Tang . ” Shaking her head, Lexi expressed as her playful gaze glanced at Mr . Tang, who heartily laughed at her honest remarks .

“Haha! with Mr . Tang’s reputation, he was frequently mistaken as an old-fashioned old man! Haha! Well, at the very least, he’s old that’s for sure!”

“Now that you mentioned it, I almost had a heart attack when I first had a meeting with him back in the days… *sigh* now, we’re old . ”

“Mr . Tang is a humble man . He reminds me to not judge the book by its cover . ” One after another, after hearing Lexi’s unreserved impression towards the old man, they laughed along with them as they shared their own impression of the said man .

As they freely expressed themselves, it only showed how strong their bond was, because these statements could strain a flimsy tie if they didn’t know who they were talking about . Fortunately, Mr . Tang wouldn’t take these teasing to the heart . In contrast, he even enjoyed hearing their almost the same impressions about him .

“Hey, are you forgetting it’s my debut today?” Pretending that he was displeased, Mr . Tang humored before another waved of laughter filled the whole table .

“Now that you mentioned it, I wondered why Mr . Tanaka didn’t attend . ” Lexi harmlessly inquired as she has been meaning to ask about it .

She expected to meet Wren Tanaka tonight knowing his connections with Mr . Tang . After all, she hasn’t thanked the man that indirectly helped her find partners to help the Yang Company during its crisis . Moreover, she wanted to ask that very man an important question .

“Hmm…” For some reason, Mr . Tang rubbed his blanched beard as he momentarily pondered .

“Actually, he just sent me a birthday gift and greetings with a half-hearted excuse of why he could not attend . That lad is surely enjoying his prime years . ” Mr . Tang indifferently shrugged his shoulder as he didn’t show any displeasure about his absence .

Lexi only nodded in understanding and didn’t probe any further . Little did she know, Wren Tanaka wasn’t enjoying his ‘prime years’ just like what Mr . Tanaka assumed because, in reality, he was just stuck with a troublesome person whom Lexi was very familiar with .

Soon, the dinner smoothly neared its end as each of them shared their happy memories with Mr . Tang . Surprisingly, no one talked about serious business-related stuff, and no one inquired why Ethan Lu didn’t attend . Hence, the dinner’s atmosphere was lighthearted — just as Lexi wanted .

Still, from time to time, Lexi could sense an intent gaze from time to time . Therefore, she would often turn to its direction where Morris Liu perched . Yet, whenever she looked at his direction, Morris Liu would be either conversing with the man next to him or just merely listening to the conversation .

‘He never changes…’ She thought inwardly before Lexi returned her attention back to the conversation she was in . She didn’t know why, but, for some reason, she didn’t feel awkward around Morris Liu just like what she had expected .

After all, she once gave her whole heart to him and was willing to give everything she could offer . Thus, even though Ethan Lu was now dominating her heart, she could not help but wonder what kind of scenario would happen if she faced her former fiance again .

Yet, these feelings circulating around her heart, it was the least she expected . It was as if she wanted to talk to him as if nothing happened between them . Perhaps, what she yearned was the closure the two of them deserved like how adults end things . However, Lexi took her time as different people currently surrounded them and she was certain that there would be free time for them to talk tonight .

What time would it be? No one knew . If it happens, it would eventually .

“Oh, Mr . Tang… My father would truly feel guilty if you put it that way . ” Throwing the thought she has seconds ago aside, Lexi shook her head as she chuckled and humored back towards Mr . Tang’s statement .

“Haha! Miss Yang, you should not forget what I just said to Frederick to guilt-trip him . Bwahaha!” Sounding mischievous despite his age, Mr . Tang laughed out loud . Meanwhile, Lexi could not help but think that her grandfather-in-law would surely enjoy the company of Mr . Tang as they were both easy-going despite their respectable yet intimidating reputation .

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“Yes, I see them both here and you’re right . Your cousin is not around . ” Inside the same event, Mia Chen, who wore the least glamorous dress she has, matched with heavy makeup, and a short wig to avoid someone from recognizing her, spoke through the phone .

“Heh, well, I did my part . Now, Miss Chen, will I be hearing good news tonight?” At the end of the line, Dylan Lu’s cunning voice was heard .

“No, start celebrating because, by tomorrow morning, their relationship will be over” With that said note, Mia Chen unreluctantly ended the call . A smirk slowly formed on the corner of her lips as her gaze rested on Morris Liu’s very noticeable figure among the men around the table he was in .

“Brother Mo… you’ll understand my love for you tonight, don’t worry . ” Through a whisper, Mia Chen murmured before she turned around and left the hall . Just as she left the function hall, Mia Chen’s phone vibrated again, which made her check who it was .

Seeing that it was the foolish Kevin Woo, Mia Chen looked around at her empty corridor before she picked up the call .

“Hey, how’s the party going?”

“It’s fun . ” Forcing to sound cheery and soothing, Mia Chen faintly responded .

“Mhmm…” Kevin Woo nodded . “Mia, I’m sorry . ” Sounding disheartened, Kevin Woo expressed .

“Sorry? For?” Mia Chen knitted her brows in confusion as she didn’t recall any problems between them .

“For letting you attend your friend’s party alone . I wanted to accompany you, but you know…”

“You… Why are you even sorry if what you are doing is for our future? It’s fine, I already told you . Also, all my circle of friends is here so, there’s nothing to worry about . I’ll see you tomorrow?” Though she sounded like an understanding girlfriend, Mia Chen could not help but internally scoff at how foolish Kevin Woo was .

Who needs his company?

“Alright, I’ll see you tomorrow then . I love you, Mia . “

“Mhmm, bye . ” With that, Mia Chen hung up the phone before putting it in silent mode and placed it back on her purse .

“Stupid . ” She ridiculed before heading to wherever she needed to go .