The True Heiress Returns (Tilda Jenson) novel Chapter 171

Chapter 171 Feast for a King

With a snap of her fingers, a parade of delicious food appeared on the table.

Kaleb was so nervous. All he could manage was to take a sip of his wine.

But it went down the wrong way, and he started coughing hard.

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Noticing how flustered Kaleb was, Tilda couldn’t help but tease him. “Relax, Mr. Burn. That wine you just tasted costs tens of thousands of dollars per sip. You really should savor it.”

“What–what did you say?” Kaleb thought he must’ve misheard.

“That’s a 1870 Château Mouton Rothschild. There are only about 20 bottles left in the world. This one alone is worth five million.”

Pfft-

Kaleb nearly dropped his glass.

A single bottle of wine that costs five million dollars?

Just one sip and tens of thousands of dollar’s are gone?

Wow.

Is this really how the rich live?

I couldn’t believe it.

He suddenly dared not take another sip.

“I’m treating you with complete respect,” Tilda said. “I want you to see that I’m truly serious about working with your research group.”

“You’ve probably checked my background. I’m a pure–blooded Cetherlander. I love my country. Since I’m blessed with these talents and skills, I feel it’s my duty to do what I can for the nation.”

Kaleb stared at Tilda in awe.

She didn’t rush him. Her eyes, calm and clear, looked right into his.

“Uh… sorry, Queen. I kind of lost my cool for a moment because of what you just said. Honestly, I really didn’t expect it.”

Kaleb snapped back to reality. He felt a little embarrassed and scratched the back of his head.

Tilda said, “Most people wouldn’t say something like that, I know. But I just wanted to be honest, or else I wouldn’t have chosen to meet you and work with your group.”

“I understand, Queen. I believe you. When Professor Kerrigan hadn’t come to help, our group was stuck with plenty of projects. If it weren’t for you stepping in, we never would’ve made so much progress.

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Chapter 171 Feast for a King

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“Our country is growing fast right now. We really need talented people like you, Queen. If you could join us, we’d be beyond excited!”

Kaleb’s honest smile softened Tilda’s gaze a little.

Joining this research group and finding out Dane’s identity wouldn’t take as much time as she thought.

After dinner, she said goodbye to Kaleb. Before they parted, Tilda left him with one last message.

“I know it’s probably hard for you or your boss to trust me or to arrange a meeting with Professor Kerrigan. But could you please pass a message to Professor Kerrigan for me?

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