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Eliza handled the situation with ease, even skillfully turning the conversation back on Baxter.
This left Baxter speechless.
After noticing Eliza’s disdainful glance, he realized he had shot himself in the foot.
“President Grant. If it’s convenient, let’s exchange contact information. We can discuss the collaboration details later,”
Baxter said, taking out his phone to ask for her contact information.
This scene felt oddly familiar to Eliza.
She remembered when she had tried to add Baxter’s contact information in the past.
What had he said back then?
“Sorry, I don’t use Facebook.”
But then, he had turned around and sent a video to a new girlfriend, without bothering to hide it from Eliza. It was clear he had meant to embarrass
her.
Back then, out of respect for Calvin, Eliza had said nothing.
But now…
Eliza picked up her teacup and took a sip, calmly and without haste.
Meanwhile, Baxter continued to hold his phone, waiting for her response, his tone sincere.
But Eliza simply replied, “Sorry, I don’t use Facebook.”
Baxter was stunned.
Rhett was about to say something, but Patrick smoothly diverted the conversation to talk about the impact of artificial intelligence on global business and the current state of business models under AI, along with strategies for dealing with those changes.
After that, Baxter didn’t find another chance to speak.
Rhett, feeling anxious, decided to take the conversation off course.
He asked fliza, “Judging by your age, I assume you’re about the same as my son. I’m curious, do you have a partner?”
Baxter, who had just taken a sip of tea, immediately choked.
Eliza remained calm, “I’m single at the moment.”
Rhett’s hope flared up for a moment.
But Eliza quirky added. “But I don’t have any chemistry with your son
Baxter’s face fell.
The rejection was so blunt that it left him feeling a bit endarrassed
Rhett could tell that Eliza didn’t seem interested in his son, so he swallowed his feelings and didn’t press the issue further.
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Before long, Baxter was excused by his father.
Clearly, Rhett was worried that his presence might affect the future cooperation between Wade Auto Group and Apex:
When Baxter returned to the golf course, Calvin and Josh had arrived.
Josh was sitting off to the side, playing with his phone.
Calvin and Medea were in the middle of their golf game.
As soon as Baxter returned, Gideon rushed over and asked, “Where did you go for so long? Did your dad ask you to go on a blind date?”
Baxter was taken aback.
“Actually, yes,” he replied, sighing.
Gideon’s eyes went wide. “Who’s the girl? Do I know her? Is she pretty?”
Baxter smiled faintly. “She’s quite pretty.”
Gideon was hanging on every word. “Come on, spill the details!”
Just then, Calvin and Medea returned from the game.
Medea took off her hat, sat down, and took a drink of water. Noticing Calvin was still wearing his hat, she asked, “Why are you still wearing your hat?”
Calvin casually replied, “I bumped my forehead.”
“I’ll take a look,” Medea said, concerned.
Calvin waved her off. “It’s just a small injury, it’ll heal in a couple of days.”
He then shifted the conversation to Baxter, “Who were you on a blind date with?”
Baxter smirked and answered, “Eliza.”
“Pfft…”
Gideon nearly choked.
Calvin’s reaction was calm and indifferent.
It was as though Baxter’s situation had nothing to do with him, and it didn’t stir any emotions in him.
However, it was Josh, who had been silently playing with his phone, that looked up and asked, “What’s going on?”
Even Baxter, the person involved, was still in shock. He didn’t even know where to begin!
“I’m at a dinner organized by Uncle Young, and all the important members of the Washington Chamber of Commerce are here. Oh, and your dad’s here too,” Baxter added, explaining to Gideon.
“Why is Eliza here?!” Gideon was completely baffled.
In a gathering like this, even he, as the son of a prominent family, could only attend by leveraging his family’s influence. For him to be on the edge of the guest list was already a stretch.
As for himself, he had no chance.
So for Baxter to say that Eliza was present was nothing short of a shock to Gideon!
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