Chapter 187: Golden Era Gala (4)
Chapter 187 of "Noble Pampering: Demon CEO's Relentless Entanglement" kicks off with action-packed scenes: This gala was unprecedentedly grand; many renowned companies had racked their brains trying to get... Discover more!
This gala was unprecedentedly grand; many renowned companies had racked their brains trying to get an invitation from the Golden Era Consortium, all because of Asher Landās name.
The soft lights flowed incessantly, beautiful music gently played, the elegantly dressed crowd smiled and exchanged small talk, creating a truly beautiful scene.
However, Asher Land had no interest at all.
He originally wanted to invite Sophie Smith to the gala, but that woman went out of her way to stand him up. He couldnāt understand what about standing next to him caused her to lose face?
Unexplainably, he was quite annoyed.
He found a quiet spot, drinking wine, but his troubled mood rendered the wine tasteless.
Luke Land, holding a wine glass, walked over to Asher Land.
Since the last failed attempt to force Sophie Smith away by designing a setup against Asher Land, Luke had been sent back to Europe by Asher. Returning this time, he wasnāt sure if that woman named Sophie Smith was still by Asherās side.
After all, he had a tendency to get bored with women rather quickly.
"Asher, youāre really impressive; you even managed to bring Colton Morton over from Europe specifically."
Luke Landās face was plastered with a smile, as he represented the headquarters, so his fiery-tempered younger brother shouldnāt be sending him back over a āsmall matterā like last time, right?
But he overestimated the Land bossās āpettinessā.
"Luke Land, Iām warning you, if you dare to scheme against Sophie Smith again, watch out!"
"Oh, would I dare?" Luke Land playfully apologized with a grin, "But speaking of which, are you still with that woman?"
What do you mean by āstillā?
"What do you mean?"
"From my memory, no woman can stay by your side for more than a few weeks, yet sheās still there..."
Moreover, he even got her pregnant, and if it werenāt for his intervention, the woman might not have aborted the child. That was against the Land Familyās taboo, if Father found out...
"Brother Asher, letās go dance." Irene Morton walked over gracefully, and upon seeing Luke Land, immediately greeted him.
"I donāt want to." Asher Land straightforwardly refused.
Irene was left awkwardly frozen in place. For twenty years, she had never been refused by anyone who always treated her like a treasure, indulged, and cherished her...
Ireneās eyes were swirling with tears. Seeing that the atmosphere was getting tense, Luke Land hurriedly spoke to ease the tension.
"Asher, itās just a dance with Irene..."
"Shut up!" Asher Land set his glass down on the table, unwilling to hear another word, and turned to leave.
"Irene, donāt take it to heart; you know Asherās temper."
"Itās alright, Brother Luke." Irene forced a bitter smile, "This time itās my fault, no wonder Brother Asher is angry. He didnāt want me as his date in the first place; I was being tactless and took Sister Sophieās spot."
Could the Sister Sophie Irene mentioned be that woman named Sophie Smith? Luke Land couldnāt help but frown, it seemed Asher Land was truly invested in a woman.
From afar, Colton Morton and Henrik Morton witnessed Irene being rejected by Asher Land.
"Father, do you think Asher doesnāt like Irene?" Henrik Morton asked with concern.
"What does it matter whether he likes her or not; the result is the sameāAsher Land can only be the son-in-law of our Morton Family."