Billionaire And His Son Betrayed Me: Brothers Back Me Up novel Chapter 154

Chapter 154

Chapter 154

Xylia arrived at a fine restaurant at the agreed time.

Henry had been waiting there for quite some time already.

Joshua also came along with Henry.

Xylia did not expect Joshua to be present as well.

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He sat beside Henry, remaining seated while Henry stood up. Resting one hand on the table, he smiled lightly at Xylia.

From afar, Xylia saw the slyness in his eyes; a surge of emotion caught in her throat, leaving her uncertain how to vent it.

Henry greeted her. “Hi, you must be Ms. Sadler. My name is Henry Payton. We spoke online yesterday.”

Faced with Henry’s enthusiasm, Xylia had no choice but to withdraw her gaze from Joshua and smile at Henry. “Nice to meet you. I’m Xylia Sadler”

Henry said politely, “Please have a seat.”

Xylia sat down opposite Henry.

Joshua’s gaze remained fixed on Xylia, following her movements and finally coming to rest on the seat diagonally opposite her.

Henry noticed the way Xylia looked at Joshua and spoke to Xylia, “Ms. Sadler, you know Joshua better than I do. Since Joshua is free today, he came by to catch up with me. You don’t mind, do you?”

Before Xylia could speak, Joshua spoke up. “She certainly wouldn’t mind. We’re really close.”

Xylia shot him a covert glare.

That utterly non–threatening glare actually made Joshua find it very cute.

Facing Henry’s gaze, Xylia could only maintain a polite smile. “I do not mind.”

Henry smiled more cheerfully.

He handed the menu to Xylia and said, “It’s Joshua’s treat. Please feel free to order, Ms. Sadler. There’s no need to stand on ceremony with him.”

Joshua tilted his head slightly and looked at Henry. “I’m the one who connected you two–shouldn’t you be treating us?”

Henry showed no embarrassment regarding financial matters and spoke in a forthright manner, “I am currently in the startup phase, and all my funds have been invested in the factory.”

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As he spoke, he looked at Xylia. “Only when the factory’s funds are in place can my cooperation with you. remain stable, Ms. Sadler, Joshua is a close friend to both of us, and he’s happy too when our partnership is steady. So he should be the one to pay for this meal.

Nylia was amused by Henry’s words. “You are right. Since Joshua was the one who introduced us to this collaboration, he should indeed treat us to a meal.”

Joshua smiled as he looked at Xylia, but did not refuse.

Money was the last thing he was short of

Just seeing Xylia’s heartfelt smile was enough for him.

After placing the order, they waited for the dishes to be served.

Henry promptly handed the documents, which had been prepared in advance, to Xylia. “Ms. Sadler, here are the materials regarding my factory for your review.”

While Xylia was reading the documents, Henry was explaining beside her. “My factory is relatively small in scale, but we spend all our money on equipment and recruiting talent. The team includes master craftsmen with twenty years of experience, as well as design interns from my own graduating class. Every member is highly motivated”

Henry’s garment factory was located in Norhill, near the outskirts. Although its scale was modest, its equipment was its strength.

Upon reviewing the factory equipment in the documentation, Xylia noted that nearly all the machines were precision–oriented. Such equipment produced fabric and executed stitching with exceptional accuracy and refinement, which was indeed impressive.

Furthermore, she glanced at the profiles of certain employees, including a senior craftsman with many years. of experience at a major brand’s garment factory.

Xylia’s first impression of Henry’s factory was highly favorable.

“Our label was founded as a partnership among several of us. Ms. Sadler, you’re the first person with whom I discussed collaboration.

“If we reach an agreement, our strategic friendship will last longer than with any future partners. Once the label is established, your studio will also grow in scale.

“By working together and striving side by side, we will surely carve out a bright future together,” Henry demonstrated with boundless enthusiasm.

Xylia believed that this was the passion inherent to entrepreneurs.

She closed the documents and ceased further consideration. “It’s a pleasure working with you.”

She extended her hand toward Henry.

Henry was momentarily stunned and only then spoke in pleasant surprise, “Ms. Sadler, you’re indeed.

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straightforward!”

Xylia said. “Please do not call me Ms. Sadler; address me as Xylia instead.”

Henry nodded. “Okay, Xylia”

He reached out and shook Xylia’s hand.

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Joshua had been sitting nearby, his gaze fixed intently on the pair of clasped hands, his expression inscrutable.

After the dishes were served. Xylia and Henry were chatting about their collaboration.

Joshua repeatedly poked at the steak on his plate with his fork.

Watching the two converse happily and hearing Henry constantly calling out Xylia’s name, he felt deeply stifled.

His efforts to facilitate this collaboration seemed to have brought unpleasantness upon himself.

Just as he was lost in thought, a familiar and detested figure approached from nearby.

Connor entered this restaurant, his gaze sweeping the room as if searching for someone.

After searching for quite some time without finding Xavier, he impatiently took out his phone. Finally, as if sensing something, he glanced toward the location of the table where Xylia was seated.

He was momentarily stunned, then his face darkened.

He tapped the phone screen a few times at random, put the phone away, and walked toward the table where Xylia was.

Xylia and Henry were chatting when they sensed another presence nearby: turning around, they saw Connor standing beside them.

Connor’s gaze fell on Henry, and he let out a cold laugh. “Another new face, Xylia Schultz. You really know how to mess around, huh?”

“Xylia Schultz?” Henry looked at Xylia and asked, “Isn’t your surname Sadler?”

Before Xylia could explain, Connor asked with a smile, “Sadler? Xylia, just how many identities do you have? And how many men have you strung along using those identities?”

Xylia’s expression turned cold as she looked at Connor, her gaze tinged with annoyance. “My affairs are not

your concern.”

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