Chapter 86 Be My CompanionThough Norah had drunk she didnt feel the effects of alcohol She lowered her gaze and inquired Wheres Phillip Why wasnt he with youSusanna had called him over Sean replied casually his breath carrying a strong scent ofcalcohol that was somewhat intoxicatingWhat did you want to elaborate on just now Mr Scott Norah asked fiddling with her fingers and gazing out the window as if the conversation didnt concem herTheres an auction next weekend and Id like to invite you to be my date Norah Sean explainedNorah raised an eyebrow in surprise An auctionThe Scott family is hosting the auction and many prominent figures from Glophia will be there I need a companionWith so many important people in Glophia why me My reputation Norahs eyes drooped and there was a touch of sadness in her expressionAmidst the divorce proceedings with Derek Norah knew she Derek and Madeline became thelaughingstock of Glophia Why did Sean choose her to be his companion at the auctionIn my view reputation is something given by others But personally I dont pay much attention to it Sean interjected Im more interested in discerning a persons character firsthandNorah chuckled lightly You seem to have your own criteria for
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friendship However apart from Phillip and your bodyguards I havent noticed anyone by your sideSean maintained his composure despite Norahs teasing Well I have quite a few friends Ill introduce you to them sometimeNorah waved her hand dismissively Oh dont bother I was just making conversationSo what do you say about accompanying me to the auctionNorah tumed her head wanting to decline but catching sight of Seans eamest expression she held back her rejection It would be my pleasureUnknown to Norah Sean despite having attended many social and business events had never had a companion beforeA faint smile graced Seans lips as he pulled out a cigarette offering it to Norah Care for oneNorah declined with a shake of her head Although she drank she disliked the smell of cigarettesWith slender fingers Sean flicked the lighter igniting the cigarette Inhaling deeply he blew out a smoke ring the white haze enveloping his sharp jawline and framing his exquisite features The wristwatch on his cigaretteholding hand emitted a subtle glow adding to his mature masculine auraSean lowered the car window allowing some of the smoke to dissipateNorah found herself captivated by Seans alluring smoking habit The lingering scent of smoke tickled her nose stirring emotions within her for quite some timeThe following day Norah tended to patients at the Hayes and Scott households In the afternoon she arranged to go shopping at the Splendor Building with Joanna intending to pick out an outfit for the upcoming auctionI heard about the Scott familys auction My family got an invitation Did Mr Scott really ask you to be his companion What does that mean Joanna saidJoanna beamed as she linked arms with Norah She had completely forgotten what had happened in her drunk state failing to recall her outspoken words about SeanMaybe its because weve been spending more time together lately
Nah I dont think so Joanna shook her head You dont understand Mr Scott has never had anyone by his side at such events Youre the firstNorah was momentarily taken aback She was the firstIm not sure whats going on with that Amabel from the Morris family But since Mr Scott has picked you as his companion Amabel probably isnt relevant Joanna analyzed it confidently Did you go back with Mr Scott yesterday Did you inquire about his relationship with AnabelNorah replied nonchalantly Just friendsSeriously just friendship There are many types of friendships including romantic relationships which also fall under this category Joanna mocked bluntly If he truly wanted to clarify the relationship between him and Amabel he would have been completely transparent about itI dont care Norahs tone was cold Besides agreeing to accompany him to the auction Ihave no other feelings for him His personal matters are of no concem to meAt the reception area a professionally dressed woman with her stray hair neatly tucked behindher ear asked Excuse me is the CEOs secretary position available Im here for an interviewIn her twenties the woman possessed a clear delicate face refined features and a tall statureemanating a confident airThe receptionist nodded Yes please provide your resume and Ill pass it on to HR Kindly await their responseThe woman retrieved her resume from her bag and stated calmly I would like to be interviewed todayThe receptionist hesitated Thats not the usual procedureThe woman pushed a gift box to the receptionist who accepted it silently Please wait here Ill inform HRwcFollowing the interview the HR representative stood up extending a handshake with a smile Miss Morris Ive reviewed your resume It fits well with the companys position and future goals Can you begin on MondayAbsolutely Amabel nodded and before departing inquired Is the chairman currently presentThe HR representative shook his head On weekends the chairman sometimes drops by but hes not here at the momentAmabel felt a wave of disappointment and simply replied OkayAt the Splendor Building Joanna grasped Norahs hand as they entered a luxurious BelleVogue store Pointing at a dress on the wall Joanna exclaimed Norah this dress is gorgeous Do you want to try it onLife certainly changes when youre linked with the Andrews family venturing into a luxury store like BelleVogue Can you afford it Kathys mocking voice was carried from a distancewwcmNorah tumed to see Kathy and Madeline entering the store togetherMadeline smiled gently but spoke with a subtle edge With Mr Scott and Mr Hayes Miss Wilson could likely afford BelleVogues luxury items even without Miss Andrews dont you thinkKathy sneered Shes only got money from leeching off rich men When she was with my brother she was constantly asking for money to buy things I distinctly recall seeing an expensive item in her closet the same one she wore in the video you showed me last time It cost millions Does my brother make money that easily Marrying a spendthrift who dropped a million on one dress is a catastropheKathy fixed her gaze on Norah her words dripping with maliceNorah remained silent Kathy pressed on Actually I shouldnt question your ability to afford BelleVogues clothes After all with the assets of the Andrews family Hayes family and Scott family amounting to tens of millions luxury iterns are hardly a concern for you