Before going to the banquet, Skylar specially bought a lovely suit for Hendric.
He also bought a gown for Xenia as well.
The driver arrived at the venue of the Chamber of Commerce Anniversary celebration held by Sabella's father according to the location that Sabella had sent to Skylar. The three of them got out of the car, stunned.
It was a private club, with a large swimming pool at the front.
At that moment, there was music playing aloud by the pool accompanied with beautiful ladies in bikinis. There were also men dancing and drinking.
The whole scene was not child friendly.
"Here?"
Xenia looked at Skylar in disbelief.
"I'll ask again."
Skylar turned around with Hendric in his arms. That scene was not appropriate for Hendric to watch.
As soon as he took out the phone, he heard Sabella's voice coming from behind, "I'm sorry, President Holland. This clubhouse belongs to my father's Chamber of Commerce. The son of one of the bosses is celebrating his birthday here today. The anniversary celebration is held upstairs."
When Sabella spoke, she fixed her eyes on Xenia, who was standing beside Skylar.
Xenia was a few years younger than Coralie. She came from a wealthy family. She had a good body figure, looking even more beautiful in a gown.
"Hi, Miss Jakeman."
Xenia took the initiative to greet Sabella, but not to flatter her, she deliberately said so because she felt that Sabella was hostile to her.
After all, she knew what Sabella did to Coralie in the hospital a few days ago.
"Hello."
Sabella responded even though she did not feel good.
She was planning to be Skylar's partner for the night and let the media upload some photos on the Internet. Now that Skylar had brought Xenia and Hendric along with him, it would not have been appropriate for her to show up.
Skylar realized that it was a right decision to bring Xenia there.
They passed by the pool and reached the club. When they took the elevator to go upstairs, the music slowly faded but it was still audible.
There were not many people at the anniversary celebration, but most of them were big shots in A city.
Due to the influence of Skyton Corporation in A city, when he entered the hall, all the bosses came and greeted him.
"Is this Mrs. Holland? It's my pleasure to meet you."
As the boss beside saw that Xenia and Skylar were together, and he had never met Coralie, he assumed Xenia was Mrs. Holland.
"No."
Skylar denied it.
"Yes, I'm just helping President Holland look after Hendric."
Xenia did not introduce herself. She just casually found a role for herself, which was a babysitter for Skylar's son.
"President Holland, please excuse me to look for my father."
Sabella felt very uncomfortable that some bosses came one by one and asked if Xenia was Mrs. Holland.
If Xenia had not attended, she would probably have been the one who was questioned.
After Sabella left, Xenia stood there for a while. Nevertheless, people still kept approaching to ask the same question. After some time, Hendric helped to clarify before Xenia spoke, "She is not my mother."
"President Holland, I'll bring Hendric out to have some snacks."
Xenia could not stay there any longer. Hence, she excused herself and told Skylar that they would leave together later.
After Xenia left with Hendric, Sabella came with her father, Stephan Jakeman.
Stephan had a big belly, a typical look for an experienced entrepreneur. When he saw Skylar was alone, he asked, "Didn't you bring your child along, President Holland?"
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