Chapter 370
“My husband had talked to Mr. Shaw previously, but he didn''t seem to have the n to coborate with
us. I have no choice but to ask for your help, Mrs. Shaw. It''s obvious that Mr. Shaw adores you. If you
help us out, we might get a chance,” she pleaded.
She was gazing at me earnestly, but I rolled my eyes inwardly after hearing what she had to say.
I knew nothing about her, let alone herpany. There was no way I could intercede for her sake.
Besides, Michael had run thepany for years, and the business had flourished under his
management. I knew he had high standards for his business partners. As he didn''t want to work with
them, it was obvious theirpany didn''t meet his standards.
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Since theirpany wasn''t on Michael''s coboration list, so I wouldn''t be a fool to persuade him to
change his mind.
I shed a smile and rejected her request politely. “Mrs. Lobston, I''m afraid I can''t do that. I never
intervened in thepany''s business. Thus, it is impossible to talk to Michael about the coboration.”
I loved money, but I wasn''t a gold digger. There was no way I would ept someone else''s gift,
especially when the gift came with an ulterior motive.
Michael had bought plenty of nes which I kept in the mansion''s dressing room. However, I never
liked such tacky stuff, so the ne couldn''t tempt me to do as told.
As I was unfazed, Fiona grew increasingly agitated. “Mrs. Shaw, is this ne too cheap for your
taste? Never mind. You can let me know what you want. As long as we get to coborate with Mrs.
Shaw, I''ll satisfy all your demands.”
Initially, I had a good impression of her as she took the initiative to greet me. Now that I knew what she
came for, my impatience grew. Is it a trend to bother other people nowadays in order to achieve one''s
goal?
As Fiona seemed insistent, I decided to exin once again. “You''ve misunderstood my words. I wasn''t
asking for more expensive stuff. I was just telling the truth. Thepany''s affairs have nothing to do
with me, and I believe Michael has his own judgments,” I answered solemnly.
Hearing my exnation, she slumped down in disappointment.
“Please excuse me.”
Afraid that Fiona would continue harassing me, I bade goodbye to her calmly and headed to the
restroom without looking back.
After exiting the restroom, I stood before the mirror and exhaled sharply. It was normal for small
companies to seek coboration with hugepanies at such events.
I was bored out of my wits and wanted to leave right away.
Walking out of the restroom, I returned to the hall to see Michael striding toward me. He had a pleasant
smile ying on his lips.
“Why do you look like you''re in a foul mood?” Michael''s voice was gentle as he pulled me into his arms.
I told him how Fiona tried to bribe me with a gift and shot him a conflicted look.
“It''s normal for them to bribe you with gifts. No matter what they offer, don''t ept it. If they happened
to offer you something you like, let me know and I''ll get it for you.”
Perhaps Michael had expected I''d encounter such matter, for he didn''t seem astonished and only
shed an affectionate grin.
Clearing my throat, I asked, “This event is boring. When will it end?”
I gave Michael a helpless look as I didn''t want to remain here.
I wasn''t about to ept any gifts from the guests, but Michael had no idea how difficult it was to reject
them.
My rejection mighte off as arrogance, and they were probably thinking I was turning up my nose at
them.
“It will end soon. Ronan and Gabby will being here too. You can talk to Gabbyter.”
Michael patted my shoulder in aforting manner and led me to a secluded spot.
Ronan''s adorable sister popped up in my mind. I was certain she''d make the time less unbearable with
her presence.
Michael and I had just taken our seats when Ronan and his sister, Gabrie, stepped into the venue.
Gabrie''s gaze swept over the hall until she spotted Ronan and I. Without hesitation, she scurried
over to us. Ronan followed behind her, looking resigned.
“Anna!” Gabrie greeted me sweetly aftering to a stop before us.
I was rather happy to see her.
“Why are you here?” I asked warmly.
After all, Ronan wasn''t someone who would bother to show up at such events.
Shaking his head resignedly, Ronan pushed the me onto his sister. “She insisted oning, so I
had to keep herpany.” His voice seemed a little exasperated.
“I have just returned to the country and had nowhere else to go. This is the only ce where I can have
some fun!” Gabrie flopped into the seat next to me and exined.
My lips quirked up at her words, for she had always been the type to speak her mind loudly and boldly.
Michael spoke up. “All you do is roam about aftering home. Have you thought about getting a
job?” He then met Gabrie''s gaze calmly.
“Michael, can you stop talking about work? I''ve just returned and haven''t had enough fun yet. Why are
you already asking me to get a job?”
Gabrie red at him in displeasure. It was obvious that work was a topic that she did not wish to
discuss.
Michael snorted. “I think it will take a few years for you to have enough fun.” His voice held a hint of
humor.
A resigned smile tugged at his lips, and it was obvious that he adored his little cousin.
“Then I shall wait till then. My parents will take care of me even if I am unemployed. My brother is also
capable of supporting me!”
Gabrie tapped on Ronan''s shoulder with a smug expression on her face.
“I don''t want to take care of you. You should ask your boyfriend to do that.”
Calmly, Ronan shoved Gabrie''s hand away. He had no intention of ying along with her despite the
fact that Michael and I were right before them.
“Ronan, how could you say that? Isn''t it normal for a brother to take care of his younger sister?”
Gabrie whipped her head around and stared at Ronan furiously with her hands on her hips.
Gabrie''s voice was quite loud and attracted the guests'' attention. Sensing the stares, Ronan sighed
helplessly and caved in. “All right, it is normal. We''re in public, so please mind your manners,” he
reminded her.