Chapter 2154 Agendas


    The presidential couple seemed quite reasonable. Upon knowing that Danrique had brought his fiancée along, they


    held their daughter back from creating trouble.


    The poor woman, on the other hand, must have suffered from some kind of shock, given how mentally unstable


    she seemed. That being said, the family seemed rtively reasonable.


    Upon thinking about this, Francesca cared little. She turned on her heel and walked toward the hall as well.


    By then, the banquet had already ended. The president suggested that they go to the hunting grounds, which was


    met with the approval and anticipation of the men in attendance.


    “I’m not going. But please, carry on without me.”


    Danrique looked at Francesca, who had just entered. She was holding her skirt up as she walked over, her face


    seemingly clueless and dazed. Danrique found this adorable.


    “Danrique, it’s only nine! Why don’t you stay for a bit?” asked Harrier with a smile. “Besides, Cece is here too. You


    can keep herpany. She must be so bored, cooped up in the castle all day.”


    “What’s going on?” Francesca had caught wind of the conversation.


    “Do you want to go hunting on the hunting grounds, Cece?” asked the president warmly.


    “No thanks.”


    Francesca did not like hunting animals. However, she realized she could not change anything and could only choose


    to stay away.


    “Then we won’t go hunting. Let’s head to the basement parlor and y some board games!” The president smiled


    and continued, “There are some simple games there we can y. The women can also join in then.”


    “That’s right, Cece! I’ve asked the kitchen to prepare some Chanaean snacks and tea. You have not sampled them


    yet!” chimed the firstdy warmly.


    The presidential couple had all their attention centered on Francesca, intending on following her wishes. Thus, the


    rest looked at her face expectantly.


    At that moment, no matter how arrogant a person Francesca was, she would have still felt somewhat embarrassed.


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    Besides, Danrique still needed to be on good terms with them, so she had to get along with high society eventually.


    Thinking of this, Francesca turned to look at Danrique. He, too, returned her gaze, as if questioning her intent.


    “Very well then.” Having seen that Danrique was not insisting on leaving, she thought that he did have the desire to


    stay after all. She then said, “Thank you, Mr. President, Ma’am.”


    “That’s splendid!” Harrier pped happily. “I can show off my card skills to Danrique tonight!”


    “Didn’t you lose enough thest time?” quipped Kevin.


    “You’re talking as if you’ve never lost,” retorted Harrier, rolling his eyes.


    “Haha!” The president was all smiles. “I didn’t realize that Danrique was skilled at ying cards too!”


    “He’s got a photographic memory. It helps him remember where the cards are!” chortled Gerard. “We three


    constantly lose terribly to him!”


    “Then I must see this for myself!”


    Having said that, the president ushered everyone to the basement.


    The firstdy was also ushering the female guests to the basement. From the corner of her eye, Francesca noticed


    that the bodyguards remained in the hall. Apart from Sean, nobody else followed.


    Monica then waved at her from afar.


    Francesca felt a little embarrassed. Monica had specifically asked her if she coulde along, but she ended up


    staying with the other bodyguards. It was as if she barely participated.


    The group of people filed into the basement. The men started to gather around a table to y cards while


    conversations about both banal and important things began to flow.


    Francesca thought that the game was just a distraction since they were actually discussing crucial matters.


    The president seemed genial, but his sharp eyes did not miss anything. He was carefully observing everyone’s


    words and deeds.


    He seemed to be assessing everyone’s capabilities while he had the chance.


    Danrique did not say much, but he was concise. Everyone present was observing his demeanor, including the


    president himself.


    Where the women gathered, everyone seemed to have their own agendas. Everyone was carefully currying favor


    with the firstdy, yet at the same time, they dared not offend Francesca. Instead, they observed her every move


    in secret.


    This time, Sean did not join the men at the table. Instead, he stayed to chat with the women, leaving them dazzled


    by his impable eloquence.


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