The moment Billy looked away, he and Sherman looked at each other inadvertently.
The smile on the corners of Sherman's mouth instantly disappeared. She became cold and indifferent.
After the party, Kingsley and Sherman walked outside behind others, with Duke Baker beside them.
The Mulsanne was outside the hotel. The three people stood by the car. Kingsley talked to Duke, and Sherman stood beside them.
She couldn't understand what they were talking about, nor did she have any interest in it. She looked elsewhere. The cold wind blew with snowflakes, and she shivered.
"Excuse me, please wait a minute." Kingsley suddenly said. He took Sherman and went to the passenger seat with his long legs. He opened the car door and turned on the air conditioner. 1
Afterwards, he walked back to Duke. He put on his leather gloves and smiled, "She's wearing thin clothes. It is too cold."
Duke smiled, "I can understand that women wear fewer clothes for they love dressing up. Could you please give my regards to your father and your grandpa and give this letter to your grandpa?"
The purpose of inviting Kingsley over tonight was obvious...
"I will convey Mr. Greig's greetings to them. But my grandpa has a special mailbox. Someone will be there every day to collect the letters. I won't be back to Norwood in a short time. If Mr. Greig sends a letter to him, it will be faster than I deliver it. If Mr. Greig has something very important, I certainly shouldn't hold you up. Goodbye." After saying that, Kingsley turned around and got into the car.
He said it very gently. But it was obvious that he had refused Duke. Duke was a little embarrassed, but there was nothing he could do.
With the help of his friend's grandfather in Norwood, Duke contacted Kingsley and invited him to this party.
But Kingsley didn't accept anything. Duke didn't dare t o give him the gifts he had prepared.
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