Robert froze when he saw the people approaching.
Ivy was shocked as well and tugged at Robert's arm underneath the table to draw his attention
Robert took a deep breath and introduced the group to Ivy hastily, "that's the vice-president, Dean. That's Dad's assistant in the middle and the manager of the administration department on the right."
Ivy nodded. "How should I address them?"
"Uncle! Just call them uncle."
The three stopped in front of them and Dean said, "Robert, let's dine outside! I've reserved a table just now and we can head over there right now." He glanced at Ivy. "Is this your classmate?"
Ivy appeared quite young, so Dean assumed that she was Robert's classmate.
Just as Robert was about to answer, Ivy took off her mask and greeted them politely. "Hello. I'm Robert’s younger sister, Ivy."
The three gasped and instantly recognized Ivy as soon as she removed her mask.
"Ivy, I've heard about you. It's a pleasure to see you today! It's a shame that I haven't prepared any gifts... Come on, let's go outside and eat!" Dean grabbed Ivy's hand and said enthusiastically, "we can go shopping after dinner later. I have to buy you a gift."
Robert immediately hurried over and she grabbed onto his arm, sighing a breath of relief.
Sensing that Ivy was panicking, Robert said to Dean, "we won't dine out. I brought Ivy here to try the food here. She still has a lot of homework to do, so we can't stay out for too long."
"I see!" Dean said. "I can't take too much of your time if Ivy needs to work on her homework. Are you two really just here to try the food, though? I can just have someone pack them to go for you."
"We came to try the food here, and also to show Ivy around Dad's company..." Robert said.
"As I expected! Our canteen isn't that bad, but it's definitely not worth the trip. Let's eat in the canteen. I will take you on a tour around the company after dinner. Don't worry. It won't take long," Dean said, before sitting them down. "Let me explain our development plan for this coming year..."
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