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With that, the little charmer opened the box to reveal a chunky gold bracelet.
There was a moment of silence in the air.
Lil Michael sat next to Joyce and explained, “Girls like gold, the heavier the better. Got it, Old Mister?”
He had a disdainful look as he stared at Tristan.
The corners of Tristan’s mouth twitched.“ Oh?»
Joyce’s eyelids jumped.
“Did you buy this?”
Although this was not considered expensive for Joyce, it was certainly too expensive for a child, right?
Lil Michael nodded his head and looked at her with a smile.
“Of course! I can buy you anything you like. I have lots and lots of money!”
‘My daddy has lots and lots of money too!’
Joyce frowned. “I can’t accept this. How can children just give out gold jewelry like that?”
Although it was not the best-looking bracelet, it felt quite heavy when she held it.
Lil Michael closed his eyes and looked upset. He turned his head to the side and said aggrievedly, “Well, my daddy said it’ s okay to give this…”
‘So, his dad agreed? Is it to thank me for picking up his son yesterday?‘
Joyce breathed a sigh of relief. She looked at the little charmer’s unhappy face with his features all scrunched up and felt a little heartbroken.
“Okay then, I’ll accept it.”
Lil Michael blinked his brilliant eyes and looked at her expectantly.
“Do you like it?”
Joyce was silent for two seconds before she answered, “Mhmm… I like it.”
Lil Michael pointed to the limited-edition bracelet from Tristan.
“Do you like this?”
Joyce was silent for another two seconds before she answered, “No.”
Lil Michael smiled happily and came up next to Joyce. He stretched out his little finger and pointed to his soft, red cheek.
“Then why don’t you give me a kiss?”
Tristan’s gaze from across the table instantly turned cold. This annoying child is getting even more irritating!’
Although this kid looked to be eight or nine years old, anyone who coveted his woman was not a good person! 1
Joyce looked at the little charmer helplessly. ‘Why is he so adorable?!’
She held his little head and kissed him on his forehead, then laughed and pinched his little cheek gently.
“Okay, I need to talk about business. You be good and sit quietly, okay?”
Lil Michael, who was just kissed by his pretty lady, was in a trance for a moment. He happily looked down and shyly fidgeted with his clothes.
This little charmer really liked to blush.
Tristan’s eyes were cold as he moved his gaze away. He was holding back sullen anger in his chest.
‘I can’t be jealous of an eight-year-old!
Joyce pushed back the blue velvet box to Tristan.
“Keep it. I can’t take it.”
Tristan paused for a moment. His eyebrows knitted slightly.
“You don’t like it?”
‘I clearly saw the flash of amazement in her eyes just now… There was no reason for her not to like it… She could even accept that eight-year-old’s ugly bracelet, so why would she refuse this bracelet from her favorite brand? It’s also the one and only limited-edition piece in the world. Even money can’t buy this…’
Joyce curled up her lips. “I don’t want anything from you.”
That was direct enough.
Tristan’s face stiffened slightly.
He said in a gentle tone, “Your father said that we should get along normally, so isn’ tit normal to buy gifts for each other?”
Joyce glanced at him. “Are you gonna tell me about Clayton Sloan or not? If not, I’m leaving.”
Tristan helplessly said, “Clayton Sloan is hosting a private dinner in a few days. Christian Jenner will also attend.”
Joyce raised her eyebrows. ‘Wow, Christian Jenner is quite capable to touch base so soon, huh? It looks like I need to work harder!
“How do you know?” Joyce asked. 1)
Tristan hooked his lips. “Because the invitation has been delivered to me.”
Joyce was speechless.
Her heart shook. Powell Corporation and Beckett Corporation both had a vested interest in this project and were both evenly matched candidates.
There was no reason for Clayton Sloan to invite Beckett Corporation and not Powell Corporation. ‘Has Clayton already decided?’
Looking at Joyce’s glum face, Lil Michael immediately tugged at her sleeve.
“Pretty Lady, if you want to go, I can invite you…”
‘Anyway, it’s held by Daddy, so I can invite my friends too, right?
Tristan looked at Lil Michael and thought, What big talk…!
Joyce did not take it to heart thinking that Lil Michael was only being thoughtful to comfort her.
She smiled at the little charmer and looked at Tristan with a clear, cold gaze.
“Mr. Beckett, you’re here to show off then?”
Tristan’s eyebrows knitted slightly. “I lack a female companion. You can…”
Joyce put down the teacup she was holding. “No need, I’ll think of other ways.”
Although being Tristan’s female companion was the easiest solution, she would only be in a passive state by then.
That was not what she wanted.
Joyce stood up. Lil Michael quickly took her hand. “Pretty Lady, I wanna go to your house to play…”
She stroked his little head. “Okay.”
Tristan stood up and watched as Lil Michael jumped and pulled Joyce’s hand away.
He clenched his fists. A few strands of hair covered his cold, stern brow. The tender look on his face faded and he had a moment of struggle.
At that moment, Tristan really wanted to give Joyce the opportunity instead.
As soon as they went out, the bodyguard’s voice came through the miniature earphones in Lil Michael’s ears.
“Young Master, it’s time to invite her to dinner. You can’t let a girl go hungry.”
Lil Michael nodded and smiled as he tugged on Joyce’s hand.
“Pretty Lady, let’s go for dinner before we go home, alright?”
“We can go home and I’ll get the maids to cook for you?”
“No, I wanna eat…” His eyes rolled around as he pondered. “Ice cream!”
Joyce could not help but laugh. ‘He’s really a little kid.’
“Okay.”
Her dull mood earlier was swept away as she accompanied this little charmer to fill up his belly.
Joyce took the boy to a newly opened gourmet restaurant nearby. The waiter came over to take their order and could not help but look at Lil Michael a few more times.
“Miss, is he your brother? He’s so adorable!”
Lil Michael’s face turned glum and rolled his eyes as he corrected the lady. He said in a childish voice that was pretending to be mature.
“I’m her friend, boyfriend!”
Although he called Joyce “Pretty Lady”, he intended for her to be his girlfriend!
Joyce chuckled. “Give him a kid’s meal and two parfaits please.”
Lil Michael let out a childish snort. His sapphire eyes looked so aggrieved.
“I don’t want a kid’s meal. I’m not a kid!”
Joyce could not help but laugh. “Then what do you want to eat, boyfriend?”
Lil Michael instantly blushed. He shyly squirmed and fidgeted with the corner of his little suit jacket. His heart was leaping with excitement.
‘OMG! Pretty Lady is willing to be my girlfriend?!
“Ladies first. You decide!”
All he wanted was to grow up fast!
Joyce winked towards the waiter and went with the previous order.
The waiter instantly understood and thought, ‘This weird little kid is just so cute!’
Joyce ate her parfait, while Lil Michael ate the rest of the meal. Since he was still a growing kid, he wolfed down quite a lot of food.