Travis Lane’s remarks sent a shock wave across the office and the Wilson family members blinked in astonishment.
Did he actually come to congratulate Claire?!
He was the richest man in Lancaster!
When and how did Charlie and Claire strike up the relationship with him?! 1
Christopher was utterly shocked. He had never expected the man to be so rude to him and snap at him right in front of everyone. Embarrassed, he quickly retreated and stood aside. 2
Wendy frowned in confusion and whispered to Harold, "Hey, is this chubby man really the richest man in Lancaster? Why does he feel like an actor hired to impersonate as a ploy to fool us? Why would any prominent figure be so kind and respectful to a loser..." 4
Harold shook his head and whispered back, "Yeah, I don't think he’s real too..." 4
None of the people present had ever seen Travis Lane before, but they had heard the rumors about his notoriety and strictness in managing his business. The man looked nothing like the version in the rumors as he talked softly and gently with Charlie.
Travis took out an exquisite box from his bag and handed it to Claire. "Mrs. Wade, congratulations on the opening of your company, please accept my little gift." 1
Claire was a little astonished. She didn't invite Travis nor did she even know him, so she was wondering if she should accept the gift. 2
Charlie smiled and nudged her softly. "Dear, it's a congratulatory gift. You should accept it..." 1
Claire took the box shyly and wanted to put the box away but Wendy urged from behind her, "Claire, it's a gift from Mr. Lane. Shouldn't you let us take a look?" 1
"Yeah, Mr. Lane is a big boss with a net worth of hundreds of billions of dollars, his gift must be very expensive," Harold added. 2
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