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Paige asked, “Where’s the evidence?”
“The coininents and booking number on the fashion website are the evidence, right?” Alex replied.
Paige quipped, “So, that made you conclude that G is acquainted with River?”
“I think so, yes.”
“Why didn’t you think that River is talented and capable of designing products that are on par with
G7”
“The probability of that will be a because their design concepts are different.”
“I shall say this back to you–anything is possible!*
Paige and Alex’s argument left the others speechless
Noah observed River’s frustration and narrowed his eyes.
Paige and Alex suggested something significant: River might either know G or actually be G!
Each designer had their own unique design concepts
Drawing inspiration from G’s distinctive design approach seemed impossible, even if one were to learn from G.
Noah tapped on the chair handle and pondered about how he could get River to talk
A waiter walked over suddenly and asked River, “Ms. Healy, would you like this bottle of liquor?”
“Sure, pour everyone a glass.”
She wanted to use the liquor to distract Noah.
The waiter explained, “You have good taste, Ms. Healy We have a promotion now. This bottle of liquor originally cost 27,000 dollars, but you can get it for 20,000 dollars now
River was stunned. “How much is it again?”
The waiter said, “20,000 dollars.”
She immediately dismissed it. “Forget it. I don’t want it because I can’t afford a 20,000–dollar bottle of liquor.”
She needed to manage her money carefully. Her new company had just begun, and she had to cover both the costs of running it and taking care of her children.
Noah listened to her words and immediately dismissed the idea that River was G
According to what was known, G was rumored to possess a net worth of billions. The rumor suggested that G’s clothes were priced so low because money didn’t concern them.
On the other hand, River highly valued money. This made it unlikely that she and G were the same person
Kenny stood and picked up the bottle, briefly examining it. This is a special product from
Turasia! The red wine is famous for its richness! Would you like to have it, River? It’s a gift from me to you!”
River frowned. “Kenny, do you have an excess of money?”
Kenny replied, “I would spend as much as needed if you like it, but I won’t get it if you’re not interested.”
River shook her head. I don’t want it. Please return it so they can sell it to others.”
Noah observed their conversation and pulled out his phone to send an email to G
Meanwhile, the music at the venue came to a halt.
Amidst the silence, the email notification ringtone chimed
Noah’s gaze fixed on River and Kenny.
Shortly after, Kenny retrieved his phone, swiftly glancing at Noah when he noticed the incoming email
Their eyes locked, and Kenny’s expression turned visibly anxious. He quickly put the phone in hist pocket, feigning nonchalance.
Noah sneered and concluded that Kenny was G
He won’t agree to my higher offer, so it seems he’s siding with River. Why? Are you trying to prove your love only for River despite the temptations? Noah pondered
Noah lifted his glass and downed his drink.
Observing the situation, Paige refilled Noah’s glass, ensuring her best friend remained out of trouble.
In a playful tone, Paige instigated, “Drinking alone is no fun, Mr. De Marco. You should get Mr. Pierce to join you!”
She was about to pour a drink for Alex as she spoke.
Alex covered his glass swiftly. “Why don’t you drink with your employer then? Are you scared?”
Paige’s lips twitched. “I don’t deserve to drink with my employer in view of my status. You’re his friend. Why won’t you drink with him?”
“It seems that you’re sensible enough to know that Noah won’t drink with you. Hey, how about I drink with you then?” Alex was smiling in his eyes as he looked at Paige scornfully.
His gaze looked like a provocation to Paige!
Paige raised her voice and said, “Why are you looking at me like that?”
“I’m not. Just tell me if you’d dare to drink with me.”
Paige gnashed her teeth and braced herself.
“Sure! I’m going to get you drunk tonight!”
River was rendered speechless. How did they end up drinking while in the middle of an argument?
With a soft sigh, River picked up her glass and strolled to the hotel’s backyard. She preferred the calm there, away from the crowd.
Seated on a bench, she was ready to savor the moonlit night when a chilly sensation enveloped her.
Instinctively, she turned her head and saw Noah approaching.
Noah’s authoritative aura left River flustered.
She composed herself with great effort and was about to stand up when Noah said, “What are you hiding from?”
River said, “I don’t think I’m hiding.”
Noah sat beside River, crossed his long legs, and arrogantly said, “Don’t you want to know how the children are?”
River answered calmly, “Is there a point to ask? You’re the one who decides if you want to tell, right?
Noah sneered “How can you consider yourself a mother when you don’t even ask about your children? What sets you apart from Daniella?
As soon as Daniella’s name came up, River was filled with fury, her gaze locked onto Noah’s face.
“Who are you to criticize me? Why make me bring up the past and argue? What sets me apart from
Daniella?
“If you hadn’t doubted my behavior without reason before, I wouldn’t be in this helpless situation now. And how are you any different when you don’t even know about Axel’s condition?”
Noah’s expression turned solemn.
The atmosphere was tense, and they stopped speaking.
After a long while, Noah suppressed his anger and asked, “Why must we quarrel when we speak?” River sneered. “Haven’t you noticed that you’re the one forcing me to speak to you like this?”
hapter 186 Won’t Show Weakness
There was no way to tell how Noah felt from his expression.
“I’m just here to ask you a question. What’s your relationship with G?”
River was rendered speechless, thinking. What do you mean what’s my relationship with G? What relationship can I have with myself? Has Noah mistakenly assumed that G is someone else?”
River said. “I’m not obligated to answer your question”
Noah looked at her scornfully. “G is wildly conceited with limited perspective. Even if he is extraordinarily talented in some ways, he won’t go far.”
“Why do you have to speculate a designer’s progress from your businessman’s perspective?” River was amused. He regarded her as having limited perspective just because she refused to work for him.
Will I only be able to grow my influence by relying on MK? she wondered sarcastically.
She had never relied on him for the past five years, yet she still achieved her dream of becoming at top–notch designer.
Noah casually twirled his wine and remarked, “Unless he’s content with designing without making a profit, he’s bound to attract envy. In the near future, he’ll likely face attempts to undermine his efforts.
“Let me be direct here. Without strong support, he’ll eventually be overwhelmed by rival merchants. You were my secretary for quite a while, so do I need to remind you about the cutthroat business world?”
River couldn’t find fault with Noah’s observation.
The truth was evident. A company, especially a fledgling one, could find itself in serious trouble if it drew the attention of envious individuals resorting to malicious tactics.
Building influence alone wouldn’t be a simple task.
River calined herself and took a sip of wine. “Thank you for your kind reminder. I’ll stay alert.”
“There are things that are impossible to guard against.” Noah said. “My advice to you is to stay away from G. He is not someone you can control or protect with your capability
“Do you think that G is Kenny?” River asked mockingly.
“I’ll hold on to my guess.” Noah met River’s eyes and said, “There’s something else.”
River said, “What is it?”
Noah stared at River and said, “Are Tyler and Liora my children?
River smirked. “The children are with you. Is my answer stall necessary?”
After saying that, River stood up and circled past Noah to return to the banquet hall.
The more desperate he wanted to hear it from her, the more she refused to disclose it to him
Noah’s expression turned cold. He pulled out his phone to call Reuben and said, “Get two sets of paternity tests tomorrow.”
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River found Paige drinking in the banquet hall and said, ‘How much more are you going to drink?”
Paige waved her hand and stumbled for a few steps “Don’t mind me, River. Go and attend to your tasks Even if lend up in a hospital tonight from drinking, I won’t show weakness to Pierce.”
River found her secretary and ordered her to send Paige home after the celebratory gathering had ended.