Sophia kept the smile on her face because she was an educated lady. “Ah, my husband has a business dinner to attend today. In fact, I didn’t want to come here because this is your private dinner, so I don’t think it’s appropriate for me to be here. However, Logan insisted that I should tag along, saying that it wasn’t a formal dinner.”
Third Young Lady Jefferson was startled by what Sophia said.
She took a look at Logan, who was smiling at Sophia like a fool.
Then, she shifted her attention to Sophia, who was confident and unflustered.
In that instant, she heaved a sigh of relief, thinking that finally, someone was able to deal with her younger brother, who had been a headache for the family.
Old Mr. Bailey smiled faintly and fell into silence.
Third Young Lady Jefferson mumbled, “Indeed, this isn’t a formal dinner. It’s wonderful that you’ve joined this private dinner.”
Her words had upset the Baileys because she didn’t seem to have any regard for them.
Sophia smiled and said thanks.
Since everyone was there, a waiter came in and put down the menus.
Afraid that Sophia would be bored, Logan kept introducing the dishes to her.
Sophia casually ordered two dishes and put down the menu.
After that, Third Young Lady Jefferson gazed at Old Mr. Bailey and said, “I heard that the Baileys have formed a business partnership with the Constances. Congratulations.”
Old Mr. Bailey laughed and explained, “This partnership is a win-win situation. We’re facing an economic downturn now, therefore we have to partner up with the equals to defend our market share.”
There was obviously a hidden message in his words.
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