Chapter 27


    Chapter 27 Business Gathering


    “Miss Clinton, Chamber of Commerce President Mr. Thompson would like to invite you to dinner,”


    Frank said, handing Mia some documents as he spoke.


    Thesest couple of days, Mia had been dealing with various matters within thepany, allowing


    others to truly see the strength beneath her gentle appearance.


    Mia frowned at the news, never fond of attending these sorts of banquets, and said, “Let Mr. Lake


    handle it.”


    “Mr. Lake has gone to the hospital today with heart difort, and besides, Mr. Thompson mentioned


    having important matters to discuss with you,” Frank exined quietly.


    Although Mia didn’t want to expose her identity, the request was insistent and refusing might be


    inappropriate.


    After hesitating for a moment, she agreed.


    After calling David to inform him of the banquet and declining his offer to apany her, Mia asked


    Frank to apany her.


    She nced down at her light-colored suit, looking very professional and suitable for a business


    asion.


    When the two arrived at the hotel, many guests were already seated in the private room, and the air


    was thick with the smell


    of smoke and liquor, causing Mia to frown.


    Several members of the Chamber of Commerce were seated at the round table. As Mia entered, all


    eyes brightened.


    Frank discreetly shielded Mia, pulling out a chair for her.


    “Is this Miss Clinton?”


    Chamber of Commerce President Zack Thompson squinted his eyes, satisfaction gleaming in his gaze.


    Since Mia’s clothes, make-up and even her name had changed since thest banquet, he had not


    recognized her from the birthday celebration at the Smith family.


    “Good evening to you all.”


    Mia greeted them with a polite smile.


    “Miss Clinton is young and aplished. We didn’t expect her to be such a beauty!” jokes started


    flowing, but Mia remained unaffected, acting as if she hadn’t heard.


    “Since it’s our first meeting, Miss Clinton, we should toast,” Mr. Thompson said, pouring a generous


    ss of wine.


    “Thank you, Mr. Thompson, but I’m not good with alcohol, so I must decline,” Mia replied with a gentle


    smile, not even touching the ss.


    Zack looked a little unhappy. He did not let go of the A flicker of


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    surprise passed through Mr. Thompson’s eyes, and he didn’t put down the ss. “Not even one drink


    for our first meeting, Miss


    Clinton?”


    Frank quickly tried to smooth things over, “Since President Clinton doesn’t drink, may I take her ce?”


    Mr. Thompson’s face darkened, “If Miss Clinton doesn’t drink, it means she looks down on us. If that’s


    the case, we need not have any dealings in the future.”


    Years of ttery had led him to believe that without him and his associates, no business could be


    sessful. Now that Mia had publicly refused him, he was naturally unhappy.


    Unperturbed, Mia watched as Frank stepped forward, taking the ss and downing it in one gulp. “I’ll


    drink; you’re free to do as you please! We still value our rtionship with the Chamber of Commerce…”


    Mr. Thompson snorted indifferently.


    He had specifically researched Mia’s background before she arrived.


    In his view, a woman like her wouldn’t be running a business unless she had hidden support. His words


    inevitably carried a hint of disdain.


    But since Frank had drunk the wine, he let the matter rest.


    After a few rounds of drinks, Mr. Thompson’s eyes began to


    blur, and he deliberately brushed his hand against Mia’s thigh,


    slurring, “Miss Clinton…”