My Wasted Husband Is in Power, Now! novel Chapter 428

Ever since he received a warning from his father, Colton had never dared to pursue Lauren again.

As Colton's father's position rose higher over the years, Colton had also experienced a smooth-sailing journey in his career. He had already become the director of a certain project. Not only that, the bigwigs from other provinces had to line up to see him in DC.

Colton could tell that Lauren had had a tiff with her husband so he thought that it must be his chance to perform today.

Immediately taking out his cell phone, Colton said, "How nice of our class belle to join us today on such a special day. I have to order a luxurious cake for Lauren."

"Yes, yes, yes, order the cake!"

"Yes, we have to order a better cake that is worthy of Miss Howard."

Lauren was rather embarrassed. "You don't have to order a cake, we can just have a meal."

Colton immediately made a phone call. "Hello, is it Maxim Cake store? It's my classmate's birthday today. Please send the most expensive and extravagant cake in your store to Sophomore Cafe. Hurry it up!"

After hanging up, Colton smiled and said, "The cake will be delivered shortly."

The students could not help but laugh and said, "Colton, why are you being so eager when it's Lauren's birthday? Are you still interested in Lauren?"

"Haha, I remember that you sent love letters to Lauren back in high school."

Colton quickly denied, "Don't spout nonsense, or you'll put Lauren in an awkward position. That happened ages ago. Lauren, don't mind it."

Lauren laughed and chatted with her classmates whom she had known since she was a child. However, she didn't quite hold it against him.

Soon, the dishes were served and her male classmates drank some white wine while the girls drank red wine.

Colton was the first to clink glasses with Lauren. "Hey, former classmate, it's been a long time. Thank you for being kind and willing to get together with us."

The others also chimed in, "Yeah, we're really glad that you're willing to treat us as classmates."

Lauren came from a wealthy family and she lived a privileged life that was far above what her classmates could compare to. Their families added together couldn't compare to Lauren at all.

It was precisely because she had gone to an ordinary school when she was a child, that Lauren had the aura of a girl-next-door, unlike other heiresses of wealthy families who seemed aloof and untouchable.

Lauren said in a warm and gentle voice, "What are you saying? We're classmates, don't say that. Besides, I heard that your father has been doing well these last two days. He has quite a high status as a government official."

"Hahaha." Colton laughed and said, "No, no, compared to your grandfather, my father is just a beggar."

Although he was criticizing his father on the surface, he was actually very proud! Apart from Lauren, who came from a powerful family, the rest of her classmates' families weren't doing as well as Colton.

Basically, each and every student was sucking up to Colton because there were many things that they needed him for. Even if they didn't, it would be quite a glorious thing to have a classmate of such a high status.

After having a drink, Colton suddenly asked, "Do you guys know a very popular celebrity named Maggie?"

"Maggie Stone?"

Lauren was stunned. Wasn't that the girl who walked in front of her when she first entered the restaurant?'

A female student said, "I know! She was really popular last year and she was always on the hot search list. She has lots of fans. I've heard a lot about her from my junior colleagues at work."

Her male student also said, "Who doesn't know such a famous celebrity? Why? Colton, don't tell me that she's your girlfriend."

Colton waved his hand and said, "Why? She's just a distant cousin. Besides, she's now eating in this restaurant. Do you want to meet her? If you do, I'll get her to come over and have a drink with us."

"Yes, yes, I'd like to take a picture with her too."