Have I Told You Lately novel Chapter 75

“Nothing important. I just want to ask Ms. Lewis if you are free tomorrow. I have a friend who rented a yacht for a banquet tomorrow night. I don’t know many people that well over here. I was wondering if I could invite Ms. Lewis to be my partner for the banquet?”

Rachel’s expression changed immediately. Partner?

They just met a few times and couldn’t even be considered as friends. Furthermore, there was a huge disparity between their status. How could he ask her to be her partner for the banquet?

Rachel could not figure it out but she was not a fool. A person like Ogden would meet talented women all the time and could not possibly be interested in her.

But what he was doing was too obvious and it was difficult not to understand his motives.

She pondered for a couple of seconds before she smiled and calmly replied, “I am honored to be Mr. Reed’s partner. How could I refuse your invitation? But unfortunately, I need to go to City J for a business trip tomorrow. The trip has been arranged. I’m really sorry.”

“Business trip? That’s such a pity. I should have spoken to Mr. Johnson earlier.” He wasn’t upset but said calmly, “By the time you’re back from your business trip, I should be back to Beijing. I wonder if we have time to meet again. I am glad that I made this trip to be able to meet such a talented lady as Ms. Lewis.”

Rachel clenched her phone, raised her eyebrows, and said very politely, “Mr. Reed, you’re too kind. I’m just a small part of this. Your investment in City N has saved many waning businesses. How can I be the only highlight of your trip? You are now a major stakeholder of Vantage Inc. I’m sure that we’ll meet again soon.”

After working for several years, she had learned to speak politely to these big bosses. But she truly didn’t like to speak this way. It was very tiring to deal with people of such high status.

“Okay, I’ll wait for you in Beijing.” The man chuckled and seemed very cheerful.

“Yes, I will definitely pay you a visit when I go to Beijing.”

She said some more pleasantries before Mr. Reed ended the call.

Rachel’s expression darkened when she placed her phone down. Now she was certain that Mr. Reed intentionally wanted to get closer to her but what were his motives?

She had no wealth nor authority. Although she was rather beautiful and her figure was above average, all of his secretaries look better than her not to mention the daughters of the wealthy elite families. Even if he had a unique taste for her type, based on his abilities, he didn’t need to look for someone who had been ‘used’.

Rachel placed her hands on the table and pondered for a while before giving up. But then she thought of anything which troubled her.

She said that she had to go on a business trip just to turn down Ogden. Now, what was she to do?

"Damn it! I should have said that I had another appointment.” She slapped her forehead in frustration. She couldn’t dwell in her regret and picked up the documents to distribute the work.

On the other end of the phone call inside a luxurious hotel suite.

The man placed his cell phone down, slowly stood up, and walked to the open-air balcony. The loose white shirt covered a slim and long body. His handsome face smiled lethargically.

“Mr. Reed, why did you lie to Ms. Lewis when there wasn’t any banquet? What if she agreed?” The secretary walked out with him and asked respectfully behind him.

His slim fingers grabbed the railing and looked afar. Compared to his warm and calm appearance when he was outside, he now looked cold and distant.

“Is it so difficult to arrange for a banquet? Everything was planned for if she had agreed, but…” He narrowed his eyes as he spoke and then laughed mischievously, “She was more cautious than I expected.”