"I just have one question for you." Belinda's calm voice made Monica doubt her ears for a moment, "Answer me honestly, are you in Arkpool City?"
Was this the calm before the storm? The girl's heart skipped a beat.
"Yes."
Monica could no longer lie, "Belinda, don't be angry, I..."
"I'm not angry." Belinda said with a smile, "I'm on my way, I'm waiting for my flight. I'll be there tomorrow!"
"..." Monica's eyes widened in shock, "Why are you coming? To catch me and make me go on a blind date?"
"I won't force you to go back to Canada, but the blind date is still necessary." Belinda didn't hide her intentions, "Your blind date is in Arkpool City. I'll contact you when I arrive, and we'll meet up for a meal!"
With that, Belinda hung up the phone.
Not giving Monica any chance to argue, she nearly turned to stone as she clutched her phone.
Was this really happening?
She didn't want a blind date!
She wanted to be with Tristan!!
She wanted to be with the person she liked!
That night, Monica couldn't sleep well, unsure of how to deal with her mother.
Belinda was usually so assertive, handling family matters as efficiently as her work. She showed no mercy.
The next morning.
A Maybach headed towards the Clarke Corp. The driver drove the car.
Tristan and Kevin sat in the spacious backseat. Kevin reported, "Mr. Norwell, the property project we're collaborating on with the Fritz Group has topped out today. Mr. Fritz would like to invite you to visit the site."
"Has he returned from Canada?"
"Yes, he said that he has moved the company headquarters to Arkpool City and will be working here most of the time."
Tristan asked, "Show me my schedule for this morning."
"Since Mr. Fritz invited you, I have cleared your entire day's schedule." Kevin said with a slight smile, "I guessed you would definitely go."
"Alright, set up a meeting with him at nine."
"Okay."
As soon as Kevin sent the message, the car stopped at the entrance of the Clarke Corp's main building.
The car door opened, and Kevin got out, respectfully welcoming Tristan.
Tristan stepped out of the car, his polished shoes shining in the early winter morning light. He was tall and slender, with an elegant demeanor.
He straightened his suit and walked towards the steps.
Monica, who had been waiting for a long time, emerged from the bushes of a flower bed and ran towards him, "Wait!"
Tristan stopped and turned his gaze to her. Monica grabbed his arm and pulled him aside, "I have something urgent to talk to you about!"
This scene surprised both the company employees who were about to enter the building for work and Kevin.
They couldn't help but look at them.
Tristan disliked being touched. He frowned slightly, glanced at her, and then at her hand gripping his arm. He used his eyes to signal her to be mindful of her appearance.
"Sorry!" Monica quickly withdrew her hand, "I need your help." She frowned pitifully, "It seems like only you can help me. I'm a stranger in Arkpool City..."
"What is it?" Tristan interrupted in a soft voice, "Get to the point."
His time was precious, and his aura was cold, but he still had some patience for her.
"My mom is arriving in Arkpool City soon." Monica sighed, feeling particularly helpless, "She's determined to make me go on a blind date. I've helped you once in the UK, can you pretend to be my boyfriend this time? Just think of it as... as..."
She racked her brain, "Think of it as a favor you owe me!"
Tristan didn't express his opinion but looked at her carefully.
He was composed and restrained, his calm expression carrying his unique pride. He finally understood that she was running away from a blind date.
"Please!"
Monica was afraid he would refuse, so she couldn't help but shake his arm again, looking at him pitifully, "Mr. Tristan, I don't know any other men in Arkpool City besides you. Only by doing this will my mom give up. Please, can you help me?"
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