Chapter 617 Blind Date In Progress


    "Martin, with us elders talking here, why don''t you take Carme to the lounge? You two can y some


    chess or chat around in there, MLexie said out of concern for the bored Carme in this environment.


    She was also giving them the chance to get to know each other."


    "Carme agreed with this suggestion, whereas Martin froze in ce, as if he wasn''t happy with the


    idea."


    MLexie urged him a few more times. Martin had no choice but to leave with Carme.


    "Martin, I heard that you''re doing well in the N&S Group now, and you''ve managed yourpany well


    since it was listed. I heard you even defeated the Jones Group, Carme said as they arrived in the


    chess room at the lounge. She was praising his achievements. It seemed like she knew him well."


    "Martin sat casually without putting on any expression as he responded faintly, ""It''s nothing. It''s all


    thanks to Belle. Even if I did well, it''s because she trained me well."""


    Carme definitely heard about Belle and all sorts of rumors rted to her. She was interested in


    getting to know more about Belle.


    "Belle sounds amazing. Everyone out there has nothing but praise for her. They said that no one


    should underestimate women from Harvey Manor. I have this feeling too after finally meeting her in


    person today. I do hope to get to know her more, Carme said with genuine admiration."


    Martin smiled upon hearing that. "It proves that you have great eyes."


    Martin finally smiled at the mention of Belle. Carme could tell that Martin looked up to Belle as well.


    The atmosphere between them finally eased a little. They started with their chess game.


    "Meanwhile, inside the office of the Ink Garden, Rosa was focused on her work and ignored whatever


    was happening out there."


    "However, the chess room at the lounge was facing Rosa''s office. All it took was for Martin to lift his


    head, and he would see Rosa working in the office."


    "Although he was ying chess with Carme, his attention was focused on Rosa, who was working in


    her office."


    "After a round of chess, Carme noticed that Martin wasn''t paying any attention. She saw Martin


    looking outside in the opposite direction several times. His gaze wasplicated. He messed up in the


    chess game, but it didn''t seem intentional. "


    "Women were always more sensitive, and the intelligent Carme was not an exception."


    "Martin, the Ink Garden is beautiful. Why don''t you take me out for a walk outside? Carme suggested


    with a smile. She won the chess game, but she wasn''t excited at all."


    "Sure. Martin agreed upon hearing that. He was distracted by Rosa throughout the game, and he had


    already lost his interest anyway."


    They headed outside.


    "Along their walk, Carme was in awe of the antique vibe in the Ink Garden. She couldn''t stop praising


    it."


    "Soon, they went along the corridor and arrived in the living room."


    "There''s actually a lounge and an office here, Carme said with curiosity as she observed the


    surroundings."


    "Rosa sat in the office, and she clearly heard their conversation outside."


    "She frowned. Fortunately, with Belle by her side, she didn''t feel that terrible."


    "After weing Madeline to the manor, Belle had already returned to the office. She had her own


    matters to attend to and was not in the mood to keep thempany. Since Paige and MLexie were


    there to keep Madeline upied, Belle decided to return to her work as it had nothing to do with her."


    "I didn''t know you''re working here. I''m sorry for disturbing you, Carme said with a smile as she


    noticed Belle in the office."


    "Upon hearing that, Belle had no choice but to stand up. She smiled and told Martin who was following


    behind, ""Martin, you should bring Carme for a walk around the Ink Garden, or you can always


    introduce Carme to the restaurants or interesting ces nearby. She''ll be bored if she continues to


    stay here."""


    "Carme smiled casually and said, ""Belle, there''s nothing special about the food and ces out


    there. I am more impressed with the Ink Garden itself. I''d rather spend my day enjoying the scenery


    since I''m already here. In fact, I can tell that Martin has high respect for you, and I''ve been dying to get


    to know you too. I hope I can learn more from you."""


    "Carme was well-mannered, and the smile on her face looked genuine."


    "Belle smiled faintly and said, ""Carme, you made me sound amazing when I''m just an ordinary


    woman. If you wish to visit the Ink Garden, you can always ask Martin to take you on a tour."""


    "Sure, thanks Belle, Carme said in a sweet manner. She turned around and saw Rosa, who was so


    focused on work and didn''t bother to look up at them. Carme then smiled. ""I didn''t notice you there.


    Hi, I''m Carme Newton."""


    Carme took the initiative to extend an arm towards Rosa in an enthusiastic manner.


    Rosa could no longer remain unperturbed.


    "She stood up and reached out to the extended arm as she said with a smile, ""Hi, I''m Rosa Perry."""


    You''re Rosa? I''ve heard a lot about you. Carme smiled widely.


    Rosa couldn''t help but to wonder where Carme heard about her. Why did she sound so enthusiastic?


    It was as if she had known Rosa for a long time. She didn''t even know her that well!


    "It was nice meeting you, Rosa said with a polite smile. She could only keep her curiosity to herself."


    "Belle, since the elders are chatting over there and we youngsters are gathered over here, why don''t


    we take a walk outside? I understand it''s currently working hours, but you''re not in thepany. You


    can take this as a chance to rx out there. Let''s spend more time together, shall we? Carme was in


    high spirits as she proposed this to Belle."


    "That''s a great idea. Martin immediately agreed. He didn''t want to be alone with Carme, and with this


    suggestion, he could get Rosa and Belle to tag along with them. He looked more cheerful than before."


    "Belle was in a tight spot. It didn''t seem right for her and Rosa to tag along, when the elders wanted


    Martin and Carme to get to know each other."


    "There''s no need for that. I''ve been here since I was a child, and I''m already familiar with this ce.


    You guys can head out. I''m busy. Rosa rejected coldly. She sat back down on her own and started


    working again with her head lowered."


    Martin''s face darkened.


    "Rosa, can''t you treat this as keeping mepany for my visit? The more the merrier. Carme wasn''t


    angry at all although she was rejected by Rosa, she invited her again with great patience."


    "Belle lifted her head and saw Martin''s darkened expression. She knew what he was thinking. If Rosa


    refused to tag along, then he would never agree to be alone with Carme in the garden. If this were to


    happen, then Carme would feel that she had been ignored, and might notice that something was off.


    Things would be worse by then. With that in mind, Belle walked over to Rosa and held her hand in


    hers, smiling as she said, ""Rosa, it won''t take long. Let''s just head out and clear our minds for a while,


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    shall we?"""


    "Belle, I am really not in the mood for a walk. We haven''t even checked the ounts when the end of


    month is already approaching. We will only end up taking more time. Rosa was forced to stand up. She


    noticed that Martin was staring at her. His gaze was bright, as if he was hoping for her to tag along.


    Rosa''s heart raced, and her cheeks blushed slightly. She looked away in a panic. She was flustered."


    "It''s fine. I''ll help you by then. Belle smiled andced her fingers through Rosa''s. She then smiled at


    Carme and said, ""Let''s head out then."""


    Carme happily nodded.


    Martin led them out.


    They were walking along the corridor as Sergio approached them.


    Seems like you all are having fun together. May I join? Sergio asked Belle when he met the young and


    lively group of people.


    "Martin''s expression darkened as he saw Sergio. His jaw clenched, and he wished he could kick Sergio


    out."


    "However, Sergio wasn''t bothered at all despite knowing that Martin was not happy about his presence.


    Not only did Sergio ask Belle for an invitation, he also started introducing himself to Carme in an


    enthusiastic manner."


    "Carme wasn''t aware of their rtionship, and she believed that the more the merrier. So, she


    nodded and invited Sergio along."


    They then started to walk around Harvey Manor.


    They started from the Ink Garden and then headed to the other gardens.


    "Along the way, Martin wanted to move closer to Rosa, but Rosa didn''t want to be with him and was


    basically sticking to Belle. On the other hand, Sergio was trying to follow Belle. Thus, the scene looked


    a little hrious."


    "If Rosa headed left at first, Martin would try to approach her but Rosa would run off towards the other


    direction, keeping a distance away from him."


    "As for Sergio, he followed Belle around. With Rosa sticking around Belle and Sergio following closely,


    it seemed as if Sergio was protecting Rosa instead."


    Martin could only tag along with a heavy heart. He couldn''t even approach the three of them.