“Kenneth, if you give all your assets to Natasha, can we still eat and drink for free at your wedding?” Mike asked.
“When have I ever said you guys could attend empty-handed?” Kenneth asked.
Mike and Luke were taken aback. “Boss, you said something completely different the last time...”
“Then what did I say?”
“You said we only needed to be present for the wedding, and everything else would be taken care of,” Luke said as he recalled Kenneth's words.
Kenneth racked his brain, trying to remember. “I was trying to be polite. You don't need to take those words that seriously!”
Luke and Mike were rendered speechless.
How can someone change their mind so quickly?
Kenneth looked at them and stated, “I'm going to become a penniless man soon. I might even need you guys to support me in the future.”
Hold up. He's going to be shameless about it too?
Natasha noticed their speechlessness and piped up, “It's fine. It's not up to him. I'll be the one to take care of everything.”
Mike and Luke's eyes lit up when they heard that. “Really?”
“Natasha, are you sure?”
“Of course.” Natasha nodded. “Plus, it'll be the greatest reception you'll ever attend. You all only need to present for it.”
“Whoa! All hail Natasha!” Mike shouted.
“Sure enough, it's the best when Natasha's around. We don't need to be tortured by Boss anymore!” Luke chimed in.
“In the future, let me know if he bullies you. I'll scold him for you,” Natasha stated half-jokingly.
“We're relieved to hear you say that.” Mike shifted his gaze to Kenneth, his gaze seemingly saying, “It looks like I've found someone who will support me.”
Kenneth immediately leaned close to Natasha and said, “If you put it that way, they'll take it seriously.”
“But I am being serious,” replied Natasha.
At that, Mike and Luke looked even smugger as they straightened their backs while regarding Kenneth.
Kenneth turned to glance at them before nodding in exasperation. “Fine. You guys are lucky to have found such a powerful backer.”
Everyone laughed at that.
It was then Natasha suddenly said, “All right. I'll leave you to your business. I'm hungry, so I'll look for something to eat.”
“Bye, Natasha.”
“Have a good breakfast, Natasha!” Mike and Luke exclaimed happily.
Natasha merely smiled without saying a word.
She was about to leave when Kenneth suddenly grabbed her wrist and muttered softly, “Don't forget to prepare my share.”
“I know,” replied Natasha.
Kenneth smiled.
Natasha left without saying another word.
After Natasha left, Mike remarked, “Kenneth, I can't help but say you've struck gold. Not only is Natasha beautiful, but she's got a great personality.”
“That's right. It makes me feel like you're not worthy of her, Boss,” Luke added.
Upon hearing that, Kenneth turned to look at them. “Your backer isn't here anymore. Will you shut yourselves up, or must I do it myself?”
Mike and Luke immediately zipped their mouths.
Suddenly, Alexia cut in, “All right. Enough fooling around. Should we get down to business?”
Mike answered, “You said that at the right time. That's right, let's get down to business.”
“Yes, let's do that.”
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