Lyra’s surprise was evident. After catching Zacharias’st name, Carlisle fixed his gaze on the man, his


    mind racing. Wait a minute! That sounds familiar! Where have I heard it?


    “Please scoot over a bit,” Zacharias said to Carlisle. After Carlisle quickly moved over, Zacharias


    promptly took Shirley’s seat. Upon entering, she noticed Zacharias seated and urged, “Hurry back!”


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    “I will after I finish the meal,” Zacharias replied, moving her cutlery to his side as he used Shirley’s fork


    and teacup.


    “Shirley, what’s going on? You have a boyfriend?” Ava was somewhat confused. Her granddaughter


    hadn’t mentioned anything to her!


    Meanwhile, Carlisle’s eyes were fixed on Zacharias. At this moment, Zacharias removed his mask,


    revealing his face. Carlisle stared at him in shock. “Are you… the Vice President, Mr. Zacharias


    Flintstone?”


    This question surprised the two elderlydies on the other side. While their interest in politics was


    limited, it was evident from Carlisle’s expression that the young man in front of them was, indeed,


    Zacharias.


    “Please, not so loud.” Zacharias smiled.


    Shirley pulled a chair and sat down, unwrapping a new set of cutleries. Since Zacharias wanted to have


    a meal here, she might as well eat with him and apany him backter.


    “Hello, Mr. Flintstone. I-It’s an honor to meet you,” Carlisle stammered in excitement.


    “Hello.” Zacharias nodded and then turned to the two elderlydies who were scrutinizing him. “Hello,


    madams.”


    “Cheri works for you, doesn’t she?” Ava eximed in surprise. She never expected her granddaughter


    to be in a rtionship with him.


    Despite Lyra’s confusion, it was evident that her grandson’s blind date had not gone well. She


    acknowledged that Shirley had discovered a more remarkable and attractive partner.


    “Cheri, sit down and eat quickly! We rarely get the chance to have a meal with Mr. Flintstone,” Ava


    offered happily. At this moment, Tony approached with a te from his table. “Do you mind if I join


    you?”


    “And who is this?” Ava was surprised again.


    “He’s my uncle,” Tony grinned. “I’m his nephew.”


    “Please sit! Let’s eat together.” Ava weed him.


    Fortunately, the private room was spacious enough, and they had ordered plenty of dishes. However,


    Shirley’s heart was in her mouth, as Zacharias’ identity was too conspicuous.


    “So, Miss Lloyd has a boyfriend now! That’s wonderful.” Lyra sighed. Zacharias smiled at those words.


    “Yes, ma’am. We’ve been dating for two months.”


    Carlislepletely had no intention ofpeting against Zacharias. He was just thrilled to be sitting at


    the same table with Zacharias. In fact, this was an experience Carlisle could boast about for a lifetime.


    Feeling awkward, Shirley wished she could hide under the table. She pondered, What on earth is


    Zacharias up to? Why is he asserting that we’re dating without my consent? Hold on, when did we


    even begin dating? When did he be my boyfriend? He better not be spouting nonsense! It’s not


    true at all! Internally, she vehemently denied his im, but externally, she simply obediently continued


    eating her food. Revealing his lie in public was not an option; after all, Zacharias held the esteemed


    position of Vice President. Considering his high-profile identity, Shirley opted to spare him the


    embarrassment.


    “You’ve been dating for two months, Cheri. Why didn’t you tell me?” Ava reproached her


    granddaughter. She wouldn’t have arranged this lunch if she had known earlier. She would have


    spared the Dawson Family the embarrassment.


    “Grandma, we… we haven’t officially started dating.”


    “They’ve just slept together,” Tony quipped. Shirley was so close to covering his mouth with her hand.


    Blushing, sheined, “Tony Flintstone, please shut up.”


    Zacharias chuckled. “Grandma, due to my position, Shirley hasn’t made this public yet.”


    Ava immediately understood what he meant. “Oh! I see! It makes sense. After all, your focus is on work


    right now. No hurry. You can take your time.” As she spoke, she couldn’t stop smiling


    Lyra was also happy for her. Although Carlisle liked Shirley at first sight, he didn’t dare to express it


    now. Moreover, the more he looked, the more he felt that Shirley and Zacharias were a better match.