Two days later, Hamilton Corporation's anniversary banquet was held as planned.
The event was not held at a hotel in the city center, but at Hotel Manor in the suburbs. Hotel Manor ran a VIP-only system. All food, drinks, and services provided were the most luxurious. Hence, the annual entrance fee was already ten million, not including additional expenses.
All these years, the manor hotel had never been open for event reservations such as this one. Hamilton Corporation was the first to do sp.
Therefore, many guessed that either Kenneth was too high profile, or he was just swimming in riches. Either way, it was crazy that he managed to book the place.
Those who received the invitations were more than excited. Not only would they get the chance to meet prominent figures, but they could also enjoy the view and do anything they wanted. At any other time, not only did they have to pay the entrance fee, they would be checked for their personal net worth too. If their net worth did not reach the minimum standard, they would not be allowed to enter.
Most importantly, the background of the owner of Hotel Manor remained mysterious. Ever since the opening of the hotel, no one had tried to cause trouble. No one knew who the owner was. In conclusion, the place symbolized mystery and status.
The event was set to begin at half-past seven in the evening.
When the clock struck four in the afternoon, Natasha woke up naturally and headed straight to Grecia Hotel.
While Spencer was treating her hand, Kenneth called.
Natasha glanced at her phone and answered it, “Hello?”
“Where are you?” Kenneth asked.
“What's up?” she responded with another question.
He frowned. “Did you forget your promise
to me?
It was then Natasha finally remembered. “Sorry, I really did forget. If it's not important, can we reschedule?”
“I'm almost at the front of your house!” Kenneth said.
“I'm not at home.”
“Then, where are you?” he questioned.
“Grecia Hotel.”
“Wait there. I'll be there in twenty minutes!” After he said that, the call ended.
Natasha stared at her phone and frowned slightly.
As Spencer was performing acupuncture on her hand, his eyes landed on her. “Was that a man?”
“Yeah,” Natasha responded without lifting her head. Her entire focus was on her phone. For the past few days, Zachary had called and texted her plenty of times. She basically swept a glance at them before disregarding them.
“The same man on the phone that day?” It was a question, but Spencer seemed awfully sure of the answer.
At this moment, she lifted her eyes to look at him. Putting her phone aside, she nodded. “Yes.”
“He’s courting you!” Spencer concluded immediately. Once he discovered that a man would dare to court a woman as cold as Natasha, Spencer was curious to know who the daring man could be.
Natasha could be quite dull and unladylike. She was denser than most men too. For example, if one met her at a club and invited her for a dance with an extended hand, she would simply pass a glass of alcohol to them.
If there was anything good about her, it would be her flawless beauty.
Most importantly, one must be filled with determination and acceptance in order to court her.
Spencer was curious. Who could be so bold?
When Natasha did not speak, he subtly moved forward, his face obviously thirsty for gossip. “What kind of man is he? How did he find the courage to court you?”
“He's not courting me!” she answered directly.
“He's coming here! What do you mean he's not?” Spencer countered. He shook his head when he saw the clueless look on her face. “Nat, I hate to say this, but even if a man kneeled before you, you'd think he's performing a curtsey instead of proposing to you.
Natasha fell silent.
“Stop being so clueless!” he commented, but she stayed quiet.
However, Spencer could not think of anyone worthy of Natasha, so he narrowed his eyes. “Could that man be a pretty boy?”
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