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Danika, however, thought that Zack wasn’t such a generous person.
“Get in. We can’t be late,” Eustace said.
Danika didn’t decline. She got into the car, and they headed for the hotel.
There was quite a crowd at the hotel. Although the people were not quite familiar with Zack, they knew
Gilbert well. Once they found out he was Gilbert’s brother, they felt obligated to come.
People hadn’t taken it seriously at first, but once they saw Eustace’s arrival, they were stunned.
Did Zack and Eustace know each other?
At once, everyone understood. It was because Danika, too, got down the car. When they saw her, realization dawned upon them.
Quite a few people in Parrington knew that Danika, Gilbert, and Zack had become siblings. And if Eustace successfully won Danika over, he would have to call Gilbert and Zack his brothers. Now that it was viewed this way, his appearance seemed less out of the ordinary.
The people who s**ked up to Zack grew in number as if he were a rising star in Parrington.
“Gilbert, Zack,” Danika greeted them as she walked over,
They responded in kind. When they saw Eustace by her side, their exp**ssions shifted, especially Gilbert’s. However, they didn’t say anything.
“Congratulations, Zack. You’re going to do so well,” Danika congratulated him.
Zack seemed a little tipsy. His cheeks were tinged with a shade of red. “Don’t worry, Danika. I won’t let you down.”
“Let’s just go in,” Gilbert said.
They began heading toward the hall. It was swarming with guests.
“I didn’t think you knew so many people, Zack,” Danika said. “So many people came to support your business.” She looked around carefully. Quite a few of them were big names in Parrington, and she was surprised.
Zack was a little embarrassed. He scratched his head, saying, “Everyone’s here because of Gilbert. Not a lot of them know me.”
He knew where he stood. Without Gilbert, Zack was nothing. At least, that was true right now.
Of course, he had faith that if he worked hard, he would create a promising future for himself. When that happened, people would no longer refer to him as Gilbert’s brother and call him by his name.
They talked for a bit, and then Zack went back to the entrance to greet guests.
Gilbert eyed Eustace and said, “Why don’t you get a drink?
Eustace looked at Danika intently, as if asking for her opinion.
Feeling his gaze, Danika said, “You can go. I’m going to sit for a while.”
Gilbert and Eustace were both people in the business field. They had obligations to fulfill. Danika didn’t want to affect them because of her presence.
Hearing her words, Eustace didn’t object. He nodded at Gilbert, saying, “Well, don’t mind if I do.”
It so happened that Eustace wanted to see for himself what Gilbert was up to. Gilbert couldn’t possibly be simply inviting him over for a drink.
Danika found herself a seat and drank the juice that she had with her. When sweeping her gaze over the crowd, a figure appeared before her.
She looked up. The girl had on a full face of delicate makeup, and she was dressed fashionably. However, Danika didn’t know her.
“Are you Gilbert’s sister?” the girl said a little haughtily. There was no reason for someone to dislike her. Danika said nothing, not wishing to entertain her.
The girl, however, sat next to her as if they knew each other already. She introduced herself. “I’m Marigold Wagner, a friend of your brother’s.”
Wagner…
Danika noticed her name immediately.
There was only one family named Wagner in Parrington. They were the lords of the city’s underworld. People wanted to be on good terms with them, but they feared getting too close.
“You’re Danika, aren’t you? i heard from Gilbert that you guys get along really well.” She looked at Danika, not caring that Danika had yet to acknowledge her.
Danika considered it for a while and thought Marigold probably didn’t have ill intentions. She answered,” Yeah, we’re pretty close.”
“Could you do me a favor?” Marigold looked at Danika expectantly.
Danika’s heart thumped hard. She felt ill at ease.
like your brother. Could you tell him to give me a chance?” Marigold said.
When Danika heard that Marigold liked Gilbert, she found that she wasn’t too surprised about it. When she came toward her, she already had a feeling that it would be this. Now, it was confirmed.
“Could you? I swear that I truly do like him. I’ll prove it to him if he just gives me a chance!” Marigold was nervous when Danika stayed silent. She couldn’t help thinking that they were indeed siblings. They were both so cold.
“I’m sorry. I’m afraid I can’t help you.” Danika shook her head. Although she wanted her brother to find happiness, he had to first fall in love with someone he truly liked.
Upon hearing her refusal, Marigold was upset. “Why? Do you think I’m not worthy of your brother?”
“It’s not a matter of being worthy. It’s a matter of feelings.” Danika looked at her, then glanced at Gilbert, standing some distance away. “Since you’ve come to me for help, it means he doesn’t like you. I can’t help you if that’s the case.” If Gilbert were just embarrassed, Danika would be of help. But since Gilbert obviously didn’t like Marigold, she had no reason to help her.
Marigold was a little disappointed, but she couldn’t argue with that logic. What Danika said was true. Gilbert didn’t like her and had flat out rejected her multiple times before. Now that she was here, he had shied away. If not for an event like this, she wouldn’t have been able to see him.
As if sensing her disappointment, Danika asked, “Why do you like him?”
“I think he’s handsome and capable. Who wouldn’t like a guy like that?” Her eyes twinkled when she spoke of Gilbert.
Danika could feel that Marigold truly liked Gilbert. However….
After a moment of silence, she said, “I can try helping you, but it might not work. So it’s best if you don’t get your hopes up.”
“For real? You’re the best!” Marigold was ecstatic. She hugged Danika in one swift motion.
Danika wasn’t used to a hug like this, but she didn’t push her away. If Gilbert and Marigold were to be together, Danika would have to be her sister-in-law. Getting acquainted beforehand was a good idea.
Marigold let go of Danika and said, “We’re friends from now on. You can count on me for help whenever you need it. Although I have little say in my family, I’m still their daughter. I’d still be of some use.”