Chapter 394
Chapter 394:
With no viable alternatives, Rosalie nodded and agreed to Abrial’s offer.
Upon seeing Rosalie consent, a delighted smile spread across Abrial’s face, and she eagerly began to gather Rosalie’s belongings, escorting them both to her residence.
Under Abrial’s guidance, the three soon reached the Carter family manor.
After parking the car, Abrial energetically handled Rosalie’s luggage and led the way, treating Ashton with the same dismissiveness she had shown during their first encounter.
Although Ashton was slightly annoyed, he knew there wasn’t much he could do. After all, Abrial was a woman, and he couldn’t just treat her as he might a man, right? Thus, Ashton followed the two women, observing Rosalie as she grudgingly coped with Abrial’s enthusiasm.
As they arrived at the main building’s entrance and Abrial was about to lead them inside, a voice suddenly called out from behind, stopping them in their tracks.
A man in a sharp suit approached them, his tone dripping with sarcasm as he said, “Well, well, isn’t this my dear cousin Abrial? Long time no see. What’s this—found yourself a new lady p>
Upon hearing this voice, the smile on Abrial’s face vanished instantly.
The man was her cousin, Craig Carter, who was competing against her for this crucial collaborative project with Skyline Group.
Everyone understood how vital this project was for the family, and securing it would certainly curry favor with their grandfather.
Seeing Abrial so closely aligned with the delegate, Craig’s demeanor toward her was decidedly hostile.
Abrial turned sharply, her gaze frosty as she faced Craig. “Mind your words. This lady is the delegate from Skyline Group. Mess this up, and Grandfather won’t let you off the hook p>
– 𝓢𝓮𝓮 𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓹𝓽𝓮𝓻 𝒽𝑒𝓇𝑒
Craig was well aware of Rosalie’s identity, and his antagonistic stance stemmed precisely from this knowledge.
The dynamics were clear. Abrial and Rosalie were closely connected.
If Abrial benefited solely from their partnership, Craig was prepared to disrupt the proceedings, unwilling to let others get the benefits.
Consequently, Craig feigned disinterest and continued, “No wonder you’re so eager. So, this is the delegate from Skyline Group? I can’t fathom why our grandfather thinks a minor company like Skyline Group is even worth our time for collaboration. Sending a…
A woman escorted by a pretty boy on a corporate-sponsored holiday hardly demonstrates any serious intent p>
Listening to her cousin’s cutting remarks, Abrial boiled with rage.
She was no fool. How could she not grasp his intentions? As she was contemplating a retort, Ashton stepped forward and interjected, “Miss Carter, no need to be so angry. This gentleman here is just overly frank because he’s dealing with some ailments. It’s typical for people feeling down to overcompensate a bit. Let’s try to show some understanding, respect, and even extend our best wishes p>