Chapter 1713


    The meal and wine arrived, and Mr. Beck poured a ss for Emily first. "Ms. Emily, though it''s our first


    meet, we''ve been conversing for quite some time now. This first toast, I must dedicate to you for


    designing such a splendid house for me. Cheers, and feel free to drink at your own pace!"


    Emily said nothing, just sipped half her ss of wine.


    "Brilliant! I like a straightforward person like Ms. Emily!" Mr. Beck filled Emily''s ss once more.


    Cedric gave a chuckle, “Emily doesn''t really drink. I''ll take the second toast, Mr. Beck, to thank you for


    your trust in our firm. Here''s to a fruitful partnership!"


    “With Ms. Emily on board, it''s bound to be!" Mr. Beck tossed a flirty smile at Emily and downed his


    wine.


    "Ms. Emily; he raised his ss to her again.


    Cedric interrupted at once, "Emily, didn''t you mention there were some design details you wanted to


    discuss with Mr. Beck? Let''s get to it!"


    “Oh; Emily quickly pulled out her drafts and materials for Mr. Beck to examine.


    He waved a dismissive hand, "No need to check, Emily. I trust your judgement. Design it as you see


    fit!"


    "We should still review it," Emily said with a warm smile.


    “I said no need!" Mr. Beck mmed his car keys on the table, “If you keep being so formal, I might get


    upset!"


    Emily and Cedric exchanged a look and reluctantly packed up the drafts.


    “Emily, I''ll just call you Emily. You can call me Beck. Mr. Beck sounds too distant!" He poured more


    wine for Emily, “I''m fond of gardening, particrly Bonsai trees. When the timees, put a couple in


    the yard for me.


    The ones that cost over $100,000 each, none of the cheaper ones. Theyck ss!"


    “And the staircase in the vi, I want it to be made of ebony. I hear it brings good luck!"


    Emily suppressed herughter and pretended to take notes on her notepad.


    Even the usuallyposed and aloof Cedric seemed a bit taken aback. He sipped his tea, the veins in


    his hand barely visible.


    It was clear that he was struggling to hold back hisughter!


    After a few rounds of drinks, Mr. Beck blushed, his words bing more incoherent.


    "Emily, I told you, I bought several national treasures abroad, each worth millions. I need a private


    exhibition toom to disy them!"


    “Have you ever seen the royal jade seal? I have three in my storage!"


    "Once the vi is ready, I will give you one!"


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    “And the ancient fans from a king, I bought them by the box. It''s funny how he enjoyed painting fans


    more than ruling the country!"


    "Pfft!" Emily couldn''t hold back herughter any longer, covering her face with both hands and breaking


    into giggles.


    "Emily, youughed!” A very excited Mr. Beck, flushed with drink, pointed at Emily, "You find those


    antiques funny too, don''t you?"


    Cedric shot Emily a look, refilled Mr. Beck''s ss and chimed in, “It is indeed quite hrious!"


    "To this hrious story then, Emily, we must toast again!" Mr. Beck lifted his ss towards Emily.


    Having already consumed three to four sses, Emily stoppedughing, shook her head and said, “I''m


    sorry, Mr.


    Beck. I can''t handle much alcohol. I can''t drink anymore."