Chapter 21


    Chapter 21 They Might Believe We Are Jealous


    Upon hearing the sound, everyone turned to see Elena gracefully walking out of the room. She was


    wearing a flowing ivory gown that trailed behind her, and her assistant was constantly adjusting it.


    The neckline was shallow and revealed a lot of skin.


    Julia rolled her eyes and eximed, “Oh my goodness! Everyone knows we’re just going out to eat. But


    anyone who doesn’t know would think she’s on the red carpet!”


    This dress was too expensive for dinner.


    ire chuckled and grabbed Julia’s waist as she whispered, “Keep your voice down. Others might


    believe we’re jealous if they hear us.”


    Julia snorted dismissively. “No way. Who is going to notice us now?”


    Others were oblivious to their chat because everyone focused on Elena.


    “Elena, believe me when I say you’ll captivate the boss if you dress like this. What man wouldn’t be


    attracted by your features and figure?”


    Elena chuckled lightly and looked around the room while apologizing. “I’m sorry for the dy. It took


    some time to get ready. Thank you for being so


    patient.”


    “It wasn’t long at all. We’ve just been waiting for a short time. Beautiful women are worth the wait,”


    someone said.


    Elena was ready to say something when her attention was drawn to ire. She


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    snickered as she examined ire’s fluffy sweater, “Ms. Lawrence, it’s the peak of summer. Why are


    you dressed like this?”


    ire nced at her and said, “Can’t I feel cold?”


    “Of course, you can. There’s no problem at all,” Elena said as she approached Mr. Smith’s luxurious


    car. “Ms. Lawrence, just don’t walk with me looking like that. If the paparazzi catch us together, they’ll


    assume I’m all about style and no substance.”


    “Who cares about walking with you!”


    Julia grumbled and grabbed ire’s hand. Then, they walked towards their


    car


    The dinner was arranged at Golden Splendor, Silverton’s most luxurious and expensive restaurant.


    More than having money was needed to get anyone a seat here. To dine and entertain here, someone


    must make a reservation a week in advance and be a member who has paid a membership fee of five


    hundred thousand dors.


    When the film crew arrived, the manager greeted them at the entrance.


    “Is this the crew of ‘The Twenty-Fifth Hour”?”


    Mr. Smith stood in the foreground and nodded graciously. “Yes, that’s us.”


    The manager smiled andplimented, “Mr. Sean has cleared the venue. Today Golden Splendor is


    especially weing all of you as special guests. Please follow me inside.”


    “Wow!” Elena’s assistant nearly jumped up. She was unable to control her excitement. “Elena, Mr.


    Vanderbilt has reserved the entire Golden Splendor for you! This scale is far too enormous!”


    Not only her but the entire crew was overjoyed.


    “It’s my first time dining in such a luxurious ce. Hehe. I’m overwhelmed. What should I do?”


    “Overwhelmed? Don’t be silly! The big boss didn’t invite you. He invited


    Elena.”


    “Exactly! Haha! Most of us would never have entered such a prestigious ce if it weren’t for Elena.”


    Elena remained silent and basked in their words’ satisfaction. She elevated


    her chin and strived to portray arrogance.


    Julia rolled her eyes and mumbled to ire, “He’s just an old man, isn’t he? Is it necessary for her to


    act in such a manner? Why does Elena look so proud? What should I do if I really want to p his


    face?”


    An old man?


    ire strained to contain herugh. She held it in without saying anything as she followed Julia through


    the crowd.


    The manager brought them to the most luxurious private room’s entrance. He bent down and grabbed


    the door doorknob. Even though no one could see Mr. Vanderbilt, his profound reverence was carved


    in his bones, making the entire


    crew nervous.


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    Everyone held their breath. They imagined that the door in front of them was not just a door to a private


    room but also a portal to another era.


    The door slowly opened before their eyes. The private room was spacious. It has an ancient and


    magnificent design reminiscent of imperial splendor. A splendid screen divided each dinner table. The


    screen was covered with superb, expensive embroidery thatplemented the oak dining chairs.


    There were just two men inside. A respectable figure standing and a beautifully posed one seated.


    Even though they had never seen the legendary Mr. Sean, they could guess who the seated man was.


    Elena had asked the producer about Sean’s information. She had expected the mysterious figure from


    the Ascalon to be an overweight middle-aged guy with power. But she had not expected him to be so


    young with a polished and


    handsome face.


    He just sat there, yet his presence filled the room and discouraged anyone from approaching him too


    quickly.


    She was surprised with only one look!


    Sean’s attention shifted in their direction. But he couldn’t find the person he was looking for. His brow


    furrowed just a little.


    Victor immediately recognized his intentions. He approached them and said with a smile, “Don’t just


    stand at the door. Please,e in.”


    Even though Victor encouraged everyone to enter the room, the crew member


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    barely moved a few steps forward. No one dared to take a seat, let alone approach the table where


    Sean sat, because he hadn’t talked.


    Julia and ire entered the room among the others. As the people in front of them no longer blocked


    their vision, Julia caught sight of Sean with her


    mouth open.


    She yanked ire’s hand, and her little mouth twitched. “ire, ire, is that person Xander’s great-


    grandfather?”


    ire couldn’t help butugh as she said, “Yes, he’s Xander’s great-grandfather.”


    “Oh my gosh!” Julia raised her hand and whacked ire on the backside. “How can Xander’s great-


    grandfather be so young? I expected him to be an elderly


    man with white hair!”


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    “Hahaha.” ire couldn’t stopughing and leaned on Julia’s arm. “I never said Xander’s great-


    grandfather was an old man. Julia, you jumped to


    conclusions too fast. Look at vou. Your jaw is about to drop. Are vou trving


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    to make meugh to death?”


    Upon hearing theughter, Sean finally saw the person he was looking for. ire’sugh was like a


    lovely spring breeze sweeping into his heart. It brings all things back to life. His mood brightened with


    herughter.


    “Heh…” He chuckled, and his attention fixated on ire. Finally, he spoke his first words. “Why are you


    standing so far away? Come over here.”


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    ire stood behind the others. She didn’t move because there were two people


    in front of her. Moreover, she needed to find out if Sean’s statements were


    meant for her.


    At that moment, Elena, who was in front of ire, took a step forward. She


    put the perfect smile on her face and walked with the utmost elegance.


    Elena had been anticipating this moment for a long time. She had dreamed of


    marrying into a wealthy family, especially to such a lovely man as this.


    Her hand holding her dress trembled slightly from excitement. She raised her chin even higher in smug


    delight as she felt the jealous gazes from behind.


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