Every year, there would be a business networking event hosted in Johannes City attended by famed businessmen from all sorts of industries.
As the person in charge of the Lincoln Group, Daniel naturally received an invitation as well.
That year, the attendee that caught the most attention was none other than the CEO of Ackman Group, Liam Ackman. Anyone would take this opportunity to establish a connection with the Ackman family.
Daniel saw a gap and seized the opportunity to walk u p to Liam with a glass of wine. "Mr. Ackman, how is Madam Dawson doing lately?"
Daniel intended to use his relationship with Grandmother Dawson to get closer to Liam. Nonetheless, Liam's attitude remained cold and nonchalant.
"She's doing alright. Thank you for the concern, Mr. Hamilton."
Daniel immediately put on a smile. "That's great! Madam Dawson has always treated Anna with kindness. When Anna marries into that family, she can take good care of Grandmother Dawson."
Liam raised his brows. He gazed at Daniel with gloomy eyes. "Mr. Hamilton, you seem very content with this marriage."
"Of course I am! Bryan is a good kid. I’m very pleased with him."
When Daniel noticed the ink-black expression on Liam’s face, the cheerful smile on his face turned stiff.
Did he say something wrong?
Why was Liam angry!
A look of realization flashed in his eyes. He was suddenly reminded of the rumors he had been hearing about lately-apparently, Liam had a thing for Bryan.
Daniel's expression froze. He studied Liam's expression carefully. In his heart, he wondered, 'Could the rumors be true?
'If they are true, doesn't that mean Liam is looking at m e right now as if I am his enemy?'
The situation turned awkward. He blamed himself for thinking it was a smart idea to use his relations with Bryan to get close to Liam. He had dug his own grave.
Of course, Liam had no idea what Daniel was thinking about in his head. He narrowed his eyes and commented in a cold and deep voice, "It seems like you’re not particularly picky with your daughter’s future husband."
Daniel laughed awkwardly. He did not dare to sing praises of Bryan in front of Liam, so he could only reply, "Not at all, not at all. Haha..."
In a flash, Liam's expression turned a few degrees colder. "Ms. Hamilton is doing very well in school. Her results are stellar. I admire her."
Daniel staggered.
What was going on?
Everyone said that Liam did not seem to like Anna very much. Whether it was at Grandmother Dawson's birthday party or the university, it was said that Liam always treated Anna with animosity.
If that was the case, why did Liam say he admired her? Was it a test?
"Haha, Anna has always been diligent. She has been getting first place since she was a young child." Daniel smiled brightly.
The corner of Liam’s lips curled up a little. "She had been brilliant since she was a child?"
When he thought about Anna's nickname, 'Geeky Anna ', the smile on his lips grew a little wider.
The nickname 'Geeky Anna' might not sound great, but it indicated that she did not know how to have relationships her whole life. Liam was extremely glad about that.
"That's right, Anna has always been smart and studious! She’s always at the top of any class she takes! Very talented indeed!” "If she's so good at studying, why is her brain so slow?" Liam mumbled.
Daniel tensed up again. Even his breathing stopped. It seemed like it was true that Liam despised Anna.
"Uh, Mr. Ackman... Anna can be thoughtless and sometimes rude. She buries herself in books so much that she doesn't know how to interact properly with people..."
"Don't say that. Anna really is talented. She's a top student in the university,” Liam refuted.
"But Mr. Ackman... you seem a little... strict... toward Anna. Haha." Daniel stared at Liam carefully. He was afraid that he might miss any tiny changes in his expression.
"Strict teachers produce outstanding students. I am strict with her for her own good."
Liam spoke truthfully. Daniel widened his eyes, which were adapted to seeing through lies and schemes.
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