A Billionaire In Disguise novel Chapter 101

It took a while for everyone to get over their shock, and when Mr. Barlow did, he immediately stood to his feet and said, “I'm sorry. Those words were said out of ignorance.”

Without mentioning a word to him, Mr. Ford looked at Catherine and calmly intoned, “I called your office, and you weren't there. Since what I have to say is important, I decided to stop by. I hope it's not a problem.”

Waking from her shock, Catherine slightly shook her head and uttered, “Of course not.”

When Mrs. Barlow snapped back to reality, she stared at the maid and said, “What are you standing around here for! Tell everyone in the kitchen that we have an extremely important guest and they should prepare a few more dishes.”

Afterward, she looked at Mr. Ford and gently intoned, “I hope you can grace this family by having dinner with us.”

Swaying his focus off Madam Rosey, Mr. Ford stared at Rome, and even though he shook his head to signal his father not to stay, Mr. Ford replied, “Of course.”

Then he walked over to the table, pulled himself a chair, and sat down.

It was quiet for a while. Then Catherine softly smiled and calmly asked, “What do you have to tell me?”

Her questions drew everyone's attention to Mr. Ford, except Rome since he was trying to make less interaction with his father to avoid any awkwardness.

“There's an international conference being held here, and I was hoping you could attend with me.” Mr. Ford said, eyeing his son.

Excitement immediately glowed in Mr. Barlow’s eyes because he knew that his granddaughter had just gotten invited to one of the most prestigious conferences that happen once in three years.

Feeling honor and confused at the same time, Catherine unintentionally mumbled, “Why me?”

The happiness in Mr. Barlow's eyes shifted to anger because he expected Catherine to agree without any hesitation.

“I have seen how hardworking and dedicated you are to your job, and I admire youngsters who have passions for what they do. This conference will do me no good since I'm already at the top.” Mr. Ford said, focusing on Catherine.

Then he smiled at her and said, “But if you attend, it might help to expand your network in the business world if you interact with the right people, and you might just get your name out there if you get involved in the right conversation.”

Glowing with joy, Catherine reached for Rome's hand, entangled her fingers with his, and squeezed his hand as she tried not to scream.

Finally, Rome lifted his head and slightly smiled at his father before focusing on Catherine's gentle eyes.

As she looked solely at him, her smile widened, and she silently giggled.

‘Now that's pure love right there. I'm proud of you, son. You chose the right one.’ Mr. Ford thought with his gaze on Catherine and Rome.

Feeling impatient and fed-up with his granddaughter's silence, Mr. Barlow said, “Of course, Mr. Ford. Catherine will be honor to go to this conference.”

As anger clouded his eyes, Mr. Ford stared at him and said, “I don't remember your name being, ‘Catherine.”

A look of embarrassment crossed Mr. Barlow’s face as he awkwardly smiled and mumbled, “Of course not. I apologize for meddling in something that doesn't involve me.”

Narrowing his eyes at him, Mr. Ford frowned. Then he focused back on Catherine and Rome, and his frown shifted to a smile.

Noticing the change in Mr. Ford's expression, Mr. Barlow thought, ‘The only Barlow Mr. Ford does care about is Catherine, and it seems like he has taken a liking to her work.’

Then he stared at his granddaughter and thought, ‘If you have grabbed Mr. Ford's attention, it's worth more than you marrying a wealthy man because you can bring way more glory to this family with just a word from him.’

Noticing the way his grandfather was staring at Catherine, Charles felt his anger rising.

But he kept it in because he knew his grandfather would not take lightly to anyone who ruin the family image before Mr. Ford, and he wasn't the only one who felt that way.

With his gaze on his father, William could feel his hope of Charles becoming the family top inheritor slowly fading.