A Night To Remember novel (Diane and Norman) novel Chapter 53

Chapter 53 That Place Is My Home

After coming back to his senses, Christopher said to the short, chubby, and somewhat bald-headed man in front of him with a smile, “Oh, I’m afraid your concern is misplaced, Mr. Parker. Everyone knows that Evergreen Incorporated is financially strong, so the Isle Project doesn’t require the help of external funding, nor does it need anyone else’s participation.”

Mr. Parker’s face froze. After a long time, he forced out a chuckle. “You have always been so bold and resolute, Mr. Wayne. It seems that I really worry too much.”

The furrows in Queenie’s brow deepened as she listened to the conversation between these two men. As the atmosphere was awkward, she tried to ease the situation, but before she could say a word, she heard Christopher saying, “I have a friend over there, Mr. Parker, so please excuse my absence.”

“Feel free to excuse yourself, Mr. Wayne…” Mr. Parker raised his hand out of courtesy.

Christopher then gave everyone else a faint smile and left. When he looked again in the direction he had been looking just now, the lady was still standing there and chatting. She seemed to be having a pleasant conversation, for she covered her mouth and laughed happily from time to time.

Christopher’s brows twitched slightly. As he withdrew his gaze again, his expression grew much colder.

“What’s wrong with you, Christopher? You left in such a hurry.” Queenie caught up with him.

As he concealed the restlessness in his eyes, Christopher looked at her indifferently. “It’s nothing. I’m just a bit tired after a busy day. Queenie, could you tell the Swinton Family that I have something else to attend to and will be leaving first?”

The Swinton Family was the host of this banquet. The family was among the crowd just now, but he didn’t feel like rejoining the crowd after leaving it, so he asked Queenie to tell them that he was leaving.

Queenie frowned. Since she was afraid that Christopher would leave alone, she replied, “Wait for me then. I’ll be back right away.”

“Okay,” Christopher replied without saying another word. He stood in place after Queenie left, but he couldn’t help looking over at the crowd and spotting that slim figure again.

Compared to most of the women present who were dressed exquisitely in evening gowns, Diane was casually dressed that day in a loose white knitted shirt and a pair of black trousers. With her straight hair hanging loosely around her shoulders, she actually lacked distinguishing features when hidden among the crowd. However, she caught his attention and made him look at her again and again.

While Christopher was feeling restless, Queenie happened to come back, so he forcibly withdrew his gaze. “Let’s go.”

As such, the two of them left quietly. Christopher remained silent since leaving the hotel, whereas Queenie looked at him from time to time. She restrained herself along the way, and it wasn’t until they got into the car that she asked with a smile, “What was wrong with you just now, Christopher? Why did you turn Mr. Parker down so bluntly? You discomfited him by doing so.”

Christopher looked stern and frosty, though. “There’s no problem with my reply. He’s simply dreaming of interfering in my project.”

“Yeah, but… this is uncharacteristic of you. You said that people’s interests should be put first in the commercial world, for people play the greatest role in the business world. Why are you so worked up today?”

She’s right. Why am I so worked up today? Instead of answering Queenie, Christopher turned his face forward and looked at the dark sky through the car window. After what seemed like an eternity, he asked in a whisper, “What are you trying to say?”

Queenie was stunned. Her heart shuddered slightly, for she found herself feeling nervous upon seeing the side of Christopher’s stony face. After a while, she tried hard to force a smile. “You’re being oversensitive. I’m not trying to say anything; I just want to remind you that Mr. Parker is also a person of influence in Fairview City, so it’s rather inappropriate to turn him down like that. Would you like me to ask him out for dinner next time to explain what happened today?”

“Just do as you please,” Christopher responded quickly as if he couldn’t care less about Mr. Parker.