Chapter 399 Put On the Spot


    Natalia was furious.


    “If you can joke about such things, I can see what you are like in your personal life, Miss Nadia.”


    Nadia’s face didn’t change. She’d probably heard that sort of talk enough not to care.


    Her eyes still gazed straight at Archie.


    “Consider it, Mr. McCarthy?”


    Natalia wanted to pounce on her and w her face off. She grit her teeth, grabbed Archie’s elbow and


    said, “Darling, I like those earrings.”


    Archie nodded pamperingly. “Okay. I’ll buy it for you.”


    Seeing that, Nadia seemed a bit disappointed.


    Archie finally looked at her. His eyes were chilly. “Miss Nadia, I know what you’re nning, but


    apologies. I’m not your prey. A woman like you…”


    He thought about it until hended on a more appropriate phrasing. “I’m not interested in a woman I


    can buy.”


    Nadia’s face changed subtly.


    “What do you mean by that, Mr. McCarthy? I…”


    Max cut in. “All right, fine, skip the exnation. We all know what the Naran family gets up to. You’re


    want to attract Archie’s attention, because he’s already on your list of people to make connections with,


    isn’t he?”


    Nadia’s expression was quite stiff.


    All these years, this was the first time she came up on someone like this. Not only rejecting her


    advances, but putting her on the spot in front of so many people.


    Max seemed to think that wasn’t enough and mocked, “Don’t worry,dy, Archie’s always been a strait-


    Natalia smiled and didn’t speak.


    Nadia’s face shifted about, and she maintained a stiff smile at the end.


    She replied, “If you like joking around this much, Mr. Nixon, I’ll invite you to drink someday, where we


    can joke around as much as we want. In a scene like this, however, it’s best to be cautious. I’m


    representing the Naran family as I attend the auction today, and I’m not here to trade insults!”


    Max grimaced and didn’t reply to her.


    Nadia finally returned to her seat.


    Archie got the earrings in the end.


    Later on, Max also bought up a delicate little thing in the form of a red coral bracelet. She asked him


    why, but he didn’t reply, ying up the mystery.


    Natalia suddenly remembered that it was Laura’s birthday in a few days, and she understood.


    But she didn’t call Max out to his face.


    After all, if they wouldn’t say it, he probably didn’t want people to know, so Natalia wasn’t going to put it


    up for discussion.


    With the auction over, the three were about to leave when a man walked over.


    “It’s been a while, Mr. McCarthy.”


    The three stopped. The man was in his thirties, wearing a silver-grey suit, appearing noble, even royal.


    His skin was pale and smooth, and he had a gentle smile that seemed to speak of springfort.


    Natalia’s first impression was that this man must be quite high in status.


    He might have had a smile on his face, but his aura of irreproachable power and authority was


    undeniable.


    Archie nodded mildly at him. “It’s been a while, Mr. Lafayette. I didn’t think you’d be here personally.”


    Mr. Lafayette smiled. “I haven’t been back to Ambario in a hot minute. I was just taking this opportunity


    to tour the ce. I have to say, the nation’s changed a lot. I don’t recognize a lot of ce anymore.”


    Archie chuckled. “The country has been developing rapidly these few years. If you’re interested, Mr.


    Lafayette, you could stay Ambario for a while longer.”


    Mr. Lafayette nodded. “I actually was nning on that. If you’re free, Mr. McCarthy, I might disturb your


    household for a time.”


    “If you would attend, Mr. Lafayette, it would be an honor.”


    The two were all smiles as they exchanged a few pleasantries. Someone came over with word, and he


    finally said, “Excuse me. I’m still busy.”


    “Of course.”


    Mr. Lafayette nodded, gave his regards with a smile and a nod to Natalia and Max, and left.


    As he left, Max stammered, “Is that the current head of the Violet Group?”


    Archie said mildly, “No, he’s the fourth son of Tristane Lafayette, Pierre. The current head is the second


    son Gilbert Lafayette.”


    Max nodded. “I see.”


    At that moment, a familiar voice rang out.


    “Archie, Max, you’re here.”


    The three looked over. It was Wilhelm and Wilson Kawn.


    “Grandpa Kawn, Mr. Kawn.”


    “Oh, Natalia’s here too.”


    Wilhelm looked gently at Natalia, a warm smile written all over his face.


    Natalia felt pampered as she hurriedly replied, “Yes, have you been feeling better, Grandpa Kawn?”


    “Much better. These old bones won’t die just yet, don’t worry. But you got hurtst time. Are you better


    now?”


    Natalia hastily answered, “I’ve already recovered. Thank you for your concern, Grandpa Kawn.”


    Old man Kawn nodded. “Good, good. You’re a good kid.”


    His gaze shifted to the side, at the receding back of the man who’d just left. “Who’s that?”


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    Archie replied, “He’s from the Violet Group. Pierre Lafayette.”


    “Pierre Lafayette?”


    Wilhelm’s face shifted.


    Natalia frowned dubiously. “What’s wrong?”


    “Oh, it’s – it’s nothing.”


    The old man’s expression was odd, but he hurriedly covered it up. “Oh, that’s right. I’m holding a


    banquet in my household tomorrow specifically to apologize to you for what happened before. Would


    you please attend?”


    Archie looked at Natalia.


    Natalia pondered it for a while and still exined, “No need, Grandpa Kawn, I already understand. It’s


    been so long that I’ve stopped minding. So let’s skip the banquet.”


    Wilhelm hurriedly added, “It’s not just to apologize. There’s some things I… need to tell you to your


    face.”


    Natalia looked at him. “What things? You could say them now.”


    “That’s…”


    Wilhelm exined, “Natalia, some things can’t be talked about here. Pleasee tomorrow night, if


    only for me.”


    Natalia was a bit conflicted.


    To be honest, she really didn’t want to go to the Kawn household.


    Not just because of what happened with Jessica and Matthew. She always felt like the Kawn family had


    a strange attitude, and was on guard towards them.


    Archie said lowly, “Natalia’s not free these few days, so let’s wait a while for your business!”


    Seeing that, Wilhelm and Wilson were both heavily disappointed.


    But Archie had said this much, so they couldn’t very much force the matter.


    Wilhelm looked at Natalia, a longing expression in his eyes.


    “All right! If you’re saying that, Archie, I won’t press. But Natalia, remember to tell me if youe up on


    any trouble in Eqitin. With me here, no one will hurt you.”