My Ex-husband Begs Me Back (Ayan and Camille) novel Chapter 1267

Chapter 1267: Approaching

Mr. Nores had been socializing outside for most of the evening, naturally feeling elated. After all, this collaboration with the Simpson Group and King Group brought numerous benefits.

Tonight, he was the center of attention. Those who had previously looked down on him and refused to cooperate were now actively seeking him out for drinks and conversation.

So Mr. Nores was basking in the limelight tonight, in high spirits and a cheerful mood.

Ayan naturally didn't respond to his words, and Rex remained silent as well since they had no official collaboration. Therefore, the one who ultimately responded was Horace.

Horace calmly said, "Mr. Nores, you're too kind. We were just discussing how perfect tonight's gathering was thanks to your arrangements."

Praised by Horace, Mr. Nores felt even better. However, he modestly replied, "You give me too much credit, Mr. Burris. I do these things for the sake of the project. As long as it benefits the project, I'm willing to do it."

The responses from everyone else were relatively plain. Mr. Nores quickly shifted the topic away from himself and said, "Mr. King also worked hard tonight. Although King Group's headquarters are in Flento City, their reputation in Hance City is not small. Tonight's success owes much to Mr. King's influence."

Mario also entered the room, and Mr. Nores promptly pulled a chair for him. Only after Mario sat down did Mr. Nores take a seat beside him.

Although Mario was younger and of lower status, his identity and position were clear. Even in this project collaboration, Mr. Nores had to elevate Mario.

Everyone noticed Mr. Nores's actions, but no one spoke up. It was the unspoken rule in this circle.

Once Mario was seated, Horace greeted him with a nod, followed by Camille, who glanced at Mario and called out, "Brother Shengxing."

Mario nodded slightly and wore a faint smile on his face, acknowledging the greeting.

As for Sienna, with no outsiders present, she naturally remained silent, and Rex was even less likely to speak.

The atmosphere was considerably quieter than before, and there was a hint of unease. However, Ayan and Horace were the most unaffected, showing no signs of concern or discomfort.

For a while, everyone maintained silence, and it was somewhat too quiet. At such a moment, someone naturally took the initiative to ease the atmosphere.

Sure enough, Mr. Nores put down his glass and began to speak.

Mr. Nores looked at Rex and said, "Mr. Ward, it is truly an honor for you to attend this gathering tonight. I know you are good friends with Mr. Simpson, otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to invite you and give us such face."

Rex leaned back in his chair, his expression devoid of emotion, slightly cold. However, he still responded, "Mr. Nores, you're too kind. I'm just here to have a drink."

"Mr. Ward, your presence is not just a drink, but the entire gathering. The key is that Mr. Ward graces us with his presence. It's our privilege," Mr. Nores continued, eager to make the most of the opportunity to win over the influential figures at the table. He added, "By the way, Mr. Ward is also related to Mr. King. Mrs. Ward is Mr. King's sister. Look at the coincidence."

Rex narrowed his eyes slightly, a hint of coldness appearing in the depths of his gaze. However, he maintained his smile and said, "We are husband and wife, one entity. Her matters are my matters. Now that she belongs to the Ward family, we naturally want to express our gratitude to the King family and Mr. King. Let's toast Mr. King with this glass."

After finishing his words, Rex raised his glass slightly and didn't wait for Mario to speak. He took a sip.

The atmosphere had reached a tense point, and Mario had no choice but to drink his glass of wine. He couldn't afford to lose face in front of so many people, nor would he truly confront Rex.

From this moment on, the atmosphere became increasingly heavy.

Fortunately, the rest of the evening went relatively smoothly without any further interaction or friction.

The dinner lasted until 10 p. m., and by this time, most of the guests had already left. Only a few remained, hoping to have a chat with Ayan or seize the opportunity to connect with Rex. Since Rex was present, they naturally wanted to associate with these influential figures, even if it was just to show their faces and exchange a few words, as it could potentially lead to future collaborations.

However, having operated in the business circle for many years, they were well aware of the unspoken rules.

Ayan suggested that they end the evening here and let Rex and Sienna leave first through a side door, avoiding any unwanted conversations at the main exit.

After the two left, the atmosphere became much more relaxed. Ayan spoke up, "Everyone worked hard tonight. After this evening, the news will be broadcasted by various media outlets tomorrow, providing free publicity and attention to our project. So far, everything seems to be going smoothly. Now, I'll hand over the focus to Mr. King. Is there anything you would like to say, Mr. King?"