Chapter 409
Chapter 409:
Seeing his courteous behavior, Nina realized she might face criticism if she continued her unreasonable demeanor, especially with an audience of her peers watching. She needed to preserve her composure.
“Janice, please, have some coffee.”
“Thank you!” Janice responded, finally taking her cup. She tasted the coffee, her expression one of genuine appreciation. “This coffee is delightful, and your skills are quite refined, Kenneth.”
Kenneth was confident in this. “I enjoy making coffee. My mom loves it, so I get plenty of practice.”
Lesly beamed with pride, her eyes shining. “Janice, if you enjoy it, I’ll have Kenneth prepare it for you every day.”
“That’s too generous,” Janice said, flattered but quick to decline. “Mr. Delgado has a busy schedule. He shouldn’t spend his time this way.”
“I can,” Kenneth said unexpectedly. “You could return to Delgado Jewelry. Come by my office for coffee at lunch.”
Caught off guard, Janice’s expression reflected her discomfort.
Seeing this, Kenneth pressed on. “Since you left, Stella has been struggling. You were such a pivotal support for her, and your departure was sudden. If you’re considering coming back, I think…”
“I don’t think it’s a good idea.”
His words were abruptly cut off by a chilling voice, drawing all eyes to the newcomer. “Aiden?”
“This is getting interesting. Seems like there’s some juicy gossip to uncover.”
“Ladies, get ready for the drama.”
The ladies sensed the tension, their excitement palpable as they speculated that Aiden’s sudden appearance was somehow connected to Janice.
Kenneth’s previous attentions toward Janice had been unmistakably affectionate, suggesting that a confrontation between Efrery’s two most eligible bachelors over her might be imminent—an enthralling prospect indeed.
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“Aiden, you’re finally here.”
Nina breathed a sigh of relief, fearing that if Aiden hadn’t arrived soon, someone else might have taken his wife away.
Truth be told, Kenneth’s refined manners and eloquent speech made him incredibly charming to women. Despite being Aiden’s mother, Nina couldn’t deny that, from a woman’s perspective, Aiden did fall short compared to Kenneth. Otherwise, Aiden wouldn’t have earned the reputation of being cold and difficult.
Kenneth’s smile stayed unwavering, showing no sign of fading despite Aiden’s unexpected arrival.
“Mr. Green, with Green Group and Forest Corp in the middle of a merger, how do you find the time for a cocktail party?” His words were sharp, subtly suggesting that Aiden shouldn’t be here, intruding on his time with Janice.
Aiden gave a cold laugh before sitting beside Janice, his icy gaze fixed on Kenneth.
“Aren’t you also busy expanding into the international market? How do you find time to be here?”
Their exchange was tense, both unwilling to back down, and the atmosphere was thick with hostility.
The ladies were completely captivated, like spectators at a performance. With few pastimes, they delighted in watching the drama unfold, and this was the perfect show for them to enjoy.
However, Kenneth was openly showing his feelings for Janice, Aiden’s wife. He was rather bold, wasn’t he?
Kenneth’s gaze toward Janice was soft, his affection open and unabashed. “It’s precisely because of the international market that I require Janice’s support.”
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