My Ex-husband Begs Me Back (Ayan and Camille) novel Chapter 1281

Chapter 1281: Gentle Refusal

However, Ayan didn't know what he really wanted to do at the moment.

While Ayan was resting, Kian handed him a cup of warm water. After all, in such occasions, Ayan wouldn't drink anything given by anyone other than his secretary, Kian. It was a rule that Kian personally took care of providing him with things, rather than delegating it to someone else.

As Kian handed him the water, he whispered, "Mr. Simpson, what is Mr. Tillery's purpose? When we collaborated with him before, he seemed to be testing us. Could it be that this project has seen our abilities and wants to recruit us?"

After Kian finished speaking, Ayan didn't respond and just had a serious expression on his face, pondering about something. Kian couldn't read Ayan's thoughts and could only remain silent.

There was a brief moment of silence, and then Mr. Tillery's assistant approached the two of them and greeted them. Speaking fluent English, he said to Ayan, "Mr. Simpson, Mr. Tillery invites you to sit with him and meet his family. This is a rare opportunity. Even many partners of Tillery Group rarely get to meet Mr. Tillery's family. Mr. Tillery holds Mr. Simpson in high regard, especially as a young and talented individual like yourself."

Mr. Tillery's assistant's words made Kian involuntarily look at Ayan, and their eyes met briefly. Only then did Ayan speak calmly, "Wouldn't it be too presumptuous? There are so many people at the reception today, and since Mr. Tillery's intention is not to let everyone know, I think it would be better not to meet. After all, attracting attention and speculation from others is generally not a good thing."

Ayan politely declined.

They were just business partners, and it didn't seem necessary to introduce each other. It would be appropriate to introduce them if they were all from Hance City, but why bother when they were from different worlds?

Ayan didn't want to invite trouble and wasn't interested in socializing with irrelevant people.

So he refused.

Of course, Mr. Tillery's assistant understood his refusal from his words. His expression changed slightly, and he said calmly, "Mr. Simpson, are you sure about not meeting? This is a rare opportunity. After all, Mr. Tillery genuinely considers you a friend, which is why he wanted to introduce his family to you."

Ayan smiled faintly and replied, "Thank you for Mr. Tillery's kind offer. I appreciate it, but the occasion today is ultimately not suitable."

Ayan persisted, and Mr. Tillery's assistant couldn't continue to insist.

After the assistant left, Ayan put down the cup in his hand, and his expression gradually became gentle.

Kian asked in a low voice, "Mr. Simpson, what does Mr. Tillery mean?"

Ayan replied calmly, "Go and find out who Mr. Tillery's family members are."

"Alright," Kian nodded lightly and asked with some concern, "What about you?"

"It's fine. I'll sit here for a while. We'll leave after midnight," Ayan said indifferently.

Kian felt relieved, and as for Ayan's mention of "after midnight," it was naturally referring to the local time.

There were still about twenty minutes left, so it wasn't long, and nothing significant would likely happen.

Ayan sat in the rest area, and during that time, many people came to talk to him, but he handled it with ease.

This process lasted for a while until Kian finished his investigation and returned.

Ayan stood up and then apologized to the people around him before following Kian to the side.

He asked, "How did the investigation go?"

Kian whispered, "Mr. Simpson, Mr. Tillery seems to be interested in your abilities and Simpson Group, so he wants to make some plans."

Kian truthfully informed Ayan about the information he had just found out. The more Ayan listened, the more his face turned grim, and in the end, his eyes became particularly cold.

The atmosphere became heavy and tense. Kian said softly, "What should we do now? I think tonight he wants to reject you without confronting so many people, that's why he's doing this."

Ayan replied indifferently, "Let's go back to the room and discuss."

Ayan asked Kian to greet Mr. Tillery's assistant and then left the table, using the excuse of being new and feeling unwell.