A Ferrari parked at the gate of the hotel and the security personnel immediately walked up to it and opened the door respectfully.
Mike got down from the car, took off his dark glasses and looked around the hotel.
Amanda Wang, wearing a pink dress, got off the car elegantly with a delicate handbag in her hand. Smiling, she walked beside Mike and linked her arm into his. "Kindly, let's get inside," she invited in a sweet voice.
Mike took a squint at the beautiful lady and asked, "What if we meet your father at the party?"
"No, I wouldn't mind. I will introduce you to him as my boyfriend." With a natural smile, Amanda Wang replied, looking Mike straight in the eyes. Generally, Amanda Wang was quite an open-minded lady.
"I am not sure whether your father will be very impressed to see us together," said Mike, looking worried. He then continued, "I also wonder how the media will report on the daughter of a public security bureau chief dating an unknown guy like me."
But Amanda Wang wasn't worried at all. Unruffled and carrying herself with elegance still, she firmly replied, "The whole media in this city is under Lawrence's control. Whichever twist of a story you want the media to publish, he is the go-to guy. As your best friend, I'm sure he'll gladly help you present our story in the best way you like it." 'That's a reasonable proposal, ' Mike thought. The witty, candid personality made Amanda Wang remarkably different from other rich girls. Moreover, she was amazingly simple - a quality Mike found irresistible.
Looking at her eyes with pleasure, Mike could not conceal his smile. In a serious voice, he said, "You are absolutely right! It seems that I'm a little too anxious."
"Let's get inside. Trust me, I'll know what to do, without putting unnecessary pressure on you," Amanda Wang assured, beaming with a smile.
Just when Mike and Amanda Wang were about to get into the hotel, a car pulled into the parking lot, not far away. Mike recognized it immediately that it was Greg's car.
"Let's wait a moment. It seems Greg is already here," Mike said, taking hold of her hand. They then stood there and waited for Greg.
Getting off the car first, Greg strode to the passenger's seat, opened the door and helped a woman out of the car, like a gentleman.
When she took hold of Greg's hand, Melisa Ouyang, got off the car gracefully. "Thank you!" she said and gave Greg a sweet smile.
"You are welcome! Let's get inside!" They clasped arms and walked leisurely toward the entrance.
They were about to get inside the hotel, when they heard someone to the left of the entry greeting them.
"Hey, Greg!" Mike, who was standing barely a meter away called out.
Greg and Melisa turned their heads and saw Mike.
Smiling sweetly, Mike and Amanda came closer to them.
When Mike saw clearly who the woman beside Greg was, he said good-humoredly, "Wow, isn't this the daughter of Mr. Ouyang, the Chairman of Finance Bureau? Nice to meet you, Miss Ouyang!" Mike greeted politely, though he seemed cynical.
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