With a bottle of wine in her hand, Shirley walked up to them and handed it to Malcolm. "Mr. Mo, happy birthday!"
"Thank you." Malcolm took the wine. Just when he was about to greet with Shirley, Shirley suddenly dragged Poppi away from him.
"Hello!" Poppi screamed and was dragged aside by Shirley. "What are you doing?!"
Shirley patted on Poppi's shoulder and whispered, "why didn't you go to the hotel I booked for you?"
"Did you come back for this?" Poppi stared at Shirley incredulously. That day when she called, she was taking photos for a magazine on a tropical island. It was out of her expectation that Shirley came back so soon.
The two women were chatting. Hugh and Malcolm were talking about business.
"Of course we have something else to tell you." Then, Shirley raised her head proudly and pointed to the East. "I knew you would be embarrassed to go there, so I booked a hotel here. After I make Malcolm drunk, you two will spend the night there."
When Poppi saw the words "Vedder Theme Hotel" pointed out by Shirley, her face flushed. She knew that Shirley was not a good person!
"Do you appreciate me?" With a snicker on Shirley's face.
"Thank you, no!" Poppi rolled her eyes at her.
Shirley shrugged her shoulders and then came to rub the Poppi in a flattering way, "well, by the way Mr. Mo's new product is being launched and the spokesperson hasn't been decided yet. Can you go near Mr. Mo and get me the spokesperson tonight? "
"What Shirley Qiao! I say you are so kind! Are you going to sell me? " Poppi said angrily.
"Why would I sell you! I'm creating an opportunity for you and Malcolm! Opportunity! " Shirley shouted exaggeratedly. However, when she was covered by Poppi, Poppi glared at her and threatened, "let's say one more word, I'll drag Malcolm out of here!"
The gate opened with a creak
As soon as she finished her words, a sound of brake suddenly came from behind. Poppi let go of Shirley and looked back at her at the same time. They saw a black sports car stopped in front of Malcolm. With a bang of the door open, both of Barry and Celine got off the car, one from the left and the other from the right.
Poppi was stunned.
"I called them here." Crossing her arms over her chest, Shirley acted as if she was waiting for something funny to happen. "In fact, I only called Barry at the beginning, but Barry said that he wanted to ask Celine to come with him. I thought about it and decided to come, just in time to let her see how affectionate you and Malcolm are. But what's the relationship between Barry and Celine? "
Poppi frowned and felt a little confused. However, Celine hopped out of the car and ran to Poppi when she saw her. She held Poppi's arm and acted like a spoiled child, "sister, today is my brother-in-law's birthday. Why didn't you call me over?"
Brother in law Shirley rolled her eyes and got goose bumps all over the place.
"Aren't you in the hospital?" Poppi smiled awkwardly, "Why are you here? The doctor said that the you could come out after New Year's Day. "
"But I don't want to stay in the hospital anymore! I am so boring! " Celine pouted.
"Then Okay. " Poppi took a glance at everyone and her eyes fell on Barry for a second. She had thought that he would tease her, but it was rare that she didn't see the dissatisfaction on his face.
Hearing this, Malcolm had mixed feelings. He looked at Poppi and found that he was not angry anymore when he saw her apologetic smile. Then he smiled affectionately to show that he was fine.
"All right, all right, let's go!" Holding on to Poppi's hand, Shirley pulled Wendy and said, "let's go to have lunch! My treat today. "
They walked towards the hall in succession, and the group of handsome men and beautiful women attracted a lot of attention.
"Didn't Abner come?" Malcolm asked.
Shirley blinked her eyes and asked deliberately, "Abner? Who is Abner? "
There is something Poppi smiled and said deliberately to Shirley. "Oh, Abner is my friend! Don't you know him, Shirley? I can call him come here today to meet you, right? "
"No, thanks." Shirley clenched her teeth and tried to stop her, but she was not as quick as Poppi.
Holding her cell phone, Poppi called Abner quickly, "hello? Mr. Shen, are you free tonight? "
"Poppi! Don't call that old goat over! " Shouted Shirley, forgetting what others were thinking about.
"Well Yes, call me when you arrive at the Sofia Hotel! yes! That's it! " Poppi quickly hung up the phone and stepped back. She almost fell down as her feet became unstable. Fortunately, she was supported by Malcolm.
Holding Poppi's shoulder from her back, Malcolm gently rebuked her, "be careful!"
"Thank you." Poppi looked back and stuck her tongue out.
The light in her eyes dimmed and Celine grabbed her bag tightly. Their success or failure tonight was at a crucial moment.
In the room, Malcolm was pushed to the guest seat by Shirley. Naturally, Poppi was arranged to be next to him, and Wendy was put next to Poppi. Barry kept his eyes fixed on Wendy. Seeing that Wendy sat down, Barry followed and sat next to Wendy.
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