Inside the restaurant, Mrs. Chiang signaled Sister Qin to search for Silas Hawthorne’s figure.
Sister Qin immediately left under the pretense of going to the bathroom, so Eleanor Sterling didn’t suspect anything and led Mrs. Chiang into a private room to sit.
During this time, Mrs. Chiang and Eleanor Sterling chatted idly.
She asked, "Eleanor, how did you meet your boyfriend? What’s his family background? Are his parents still around?"
"We got acquainted through a friend," Eleanor Sterling replied nervously with a smile.
For now, she would just consider Faye Sterling as a friend.
She thought about it and added, "His family is in business. He only has his mother and a younger brother; his father is no longer around."
Eleanor Sterling had never met Alaric Faulkner’s father, so she assumed he must not be around.
Mrs. Chiang snorted inwardly: Business? Whose business could compare to the Hawthorne Family?
She glanced outside, unsure if Sister Qin had found Silas Hawthorne yet.
Outside, Sister Qin spotted Silas Hawthorne sitting alone in a booth by the window.
Her face lit up with joy, and she immediately returned to the private room.
Seeing Sister Qin return, Mrs. Chiang beamed with pleasure, stood up, and said, "Eleanor, I’m going to the bathroom."
Sister Qin quickly came over to assist her, and the two of them went out together.
Eleanor Sterling checked the time; why hadn’t Alaric Faulkner arrived yet? Seizing this moment, she dialed Alaric Faulkner’s number.
At this moment, at the Faulkner Family’s.
The styling team stood by, ready, as the styling director carefully flattered, "President Faulkner, this ensemble is steady and grand, showcasing your elegance."
Alaric Faulkner glanced at the mirror, lightly furrowing his brows, and said in a deep voice, "Too plain, change it."
The styling director resignedly turned to make adjustments.
Elijah Hayes stood to the side, full of helplessness; today Alaric Faulkner had already exhausted the styling team for three hours, still unable to find a satisfactory outfit.
Now he wanted to change again; it seemed it would take quite a while.
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After yet another change of clothes, Alaric Faulkner’s phone rang; it was a call from Eleanor Sterling.
He answered the phone.
"Alaric Faulkner, I’m already at the restaurant, when are you coming?"
Alaric Faulkner calmly replied, "I have some business to attend to, might need to be a little late."
Elijah Hayes silently bled inside; Alaric Faulkner had clearly pushed aside all work today, where was the business!!
"Oh, then please hurry up."
"Alright, I’m heading over now."
After hanging up, Elijah Hayes stepped forward and asked, "President Faulkner, can we head out now?"
Alaric Faulkner looked at the mirror; although his expression showed some dissatisfaction, he did not fuss further.
"Where’s the gift?" he asked.
Elijah Hayes immediately presented the gift box, stating, "This is what I acquired at yesterday’s auction."
The previous owner of this flawless set of top-grade emerald jewelry was The Royal Family of Tessaria, now up for auction, its price naturally immeasurable.
Despite the high price, many collectors were competing with Elijah Hayes.
To curry favor, Elijah Hayes didn’t hold back and finally won it; surely it would delight the elders.
Alaric Faulkner nodded; meeting the parents for the first time, he naturally attached great importance to doing everything perfectly.
"Let’s go." He stepped forward to leave.
Elijah Hayes gestured to the styling team, and they collectively breathed a sigh of relief, finally finished!