Chuck saw that it was Elise who had sent over a cannon. It was a gift of goodwill from the Lawrence family.
The ancient cannon was placed in the middle of the lobby, looking striking and spectacular.
The Lawrence family crest was imprinted on the cannon. It was as though this was a message sent to the people informing and remind them they should stay out of trouble.
However, Sophia was not there. Well, it was not appropriate for Sophia to make an appearance at that kind of occasion anyway. It would not be good for Chuck and Sophia if their relationship was exposed.
Sophia was right to do so.
"Chuck, it looks like you have made amends with the Lawrence family," Willa said with a smile.
Yvette was also relieved. Chuck and Elise used to be enemies, but not only had they been collaborating with each other recently, but Elise was now delivering a gift to him personally. This was something that Yvette had never expected.
Chuck felt awkward. How could he explain it? Should he say that he and Sophia had a relationship that they should not have?
But if Chuck came clean, Yvette and Willa would definitely be shocked by this.
Chuck just kept silent with a smile on his face. He told himself that this was just Elise delivering a gift on behalf of the Lawrence family.
This was something no one had expected to see at the casino's grand opening. Everyone immediately started discussing who the casino owner was. They all speculated that there was some kind of relationship between the casino owner and the Lawrence family.
"Does this casino belong to the Lawrence family?"
"Who knows! But I don't think it is. The boss is someone else."
"Why do you think so?"
"The Lawrence family doesn't like foreigners very much!"
"Are you sure?"
"Yes! Didn't you notice that the manager is a foreigner? So, I think it's someone else!"
"Oh, I see!"
Everyone was busy discussing and speculating amongst themselves.
Elise instructed her men to set the gift up nicely. When she saw Chuck, she walked up to him as the crowd stared on.
"What? Why is she walking towards that man?"
"Is this guy the owner? But this is the largest casino in this country! That's impossible!"
"Totally. I'm pretty sure the guy is just someone Elise knows, so she's just there to greet him."
"Exactly."
"Congratulations." Elise said.
Elise was dressed in a gown that hugged onto her figure at all the right places. She looked stunningly gorgeous.
Chuck thought that she looked great and it was a breath of fresh air.
Elise liked martial arts and sports which helped her tone her body and keep herself in shape. Although she was hardly built like Black Rose, she still looked pretty darn good.
"Thank you. We have some finger food prepared, please help yourself." Chuck showed her a heightened level of courtesy. After all, she was Sophia's daughter.
"I'm not here for the food. There aren't any delicacies that I haven't already tasted." Elise curled her lip and replied.
She knew that it was Chuck's casino's grand opening, so she came over to see him.
"Then what are you doing here?" Chuck asked.
"For no specific reason. By the way, when are you free?" Elise smiled and asked.
"Why?"
"I've learned a new combat skill, so we should spar sometime. Let's hit it out soon! I must defeat you."
"If you want to win, I'll let you." Chuck had no interest in fighting with her, but here she was insisting that they do.
Furthermore, he would get himself into hot water if he ended up hurting Elise. Thus, it was better for him not to oblige to Elise's request.
"I don't want you to let me win! I want to defeat you in a battle. You'll then see me differently. You know, I'm actually a good person." Elise's voice softened.
Chuck was taken aback. Why would Elise want him to see her differently?
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