Looking back at Roger, Francis smiled and said, "I was talking to my Dad. Just ignore him. He is old and is not open to taking any risky decisions."
"It's okay," Roger replied hurriedly, "But Mr. Francis, may I ask why you have agreed to help us?"
"I wanted to do her a favor," Francis answered decisively, as he met Roger's curious gaze.
Looking into Francis' eyes, Roger suddenly realized that probably he also adored Violet.
The two walked out of GR Group's building. Staring at Violet, Francis offered tenderly, "Would you like me to drop you home?"
"No, thanks. I can take a taxi. You just go and accomplish your tasks," Violet refused his offer. 'I've already taken so much of his time. He must have lots of work to handle, ' she assumed.
"It doesn't matter. I have finished my work. I'm as it is going home now. I can drop you on the way," Francis persisted. It was his honor to be able to give Violet a ride. He didn't want to miss this golden chance of being with her.
"Well," Violet hesitated. After some thought, she agreed, "Thank you."
"Get in," Francis invited. He walked over to his Lamborghini Veneno Roadster and opened the car door so that she could enter.
Violet entered the vehicle and quickly fastened her safety belt. Francis closed the door for her and took the driver's seat.
He started driving slowly.
"Thank you for helping Mr. Roger, Francis. Thank you so much," Violet said gratefully, looking at Francis. 'The investment Francis has made means a lot to GR Group, ' she thought.
"I thought we are friends, aren't we?" Francis responded, "You don't have to be so formal with me."
Violet nodded at him in response.
Francis parked his car outside her apartment building. Turning himself towards Violet, he said, "Here we are."
"Thank you for dropping me home," Violet said with a warm smile, quickly unbuckling her seat belt.
"Violet," Francis uttered with a hesitant expression, as he scratched his head. "Can I ask if you would like to join me for a meal next time?"
Without thinking much, Violet replied with a smile, "Of course. Whenever you are free, you can call me."
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