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Chapter 32
Perhaps Dillon was never meant to have some dramatic, over–the–top redemption arc. He had probably just watched too many cheesy dramas with his mom.
Baxter stood up and straightened his jacket. “Fine. If you’re not going, I’ll take my leave.”
Before Dillon could even give him a look, Baxter had already slipped away.
Dillon picked up the invitation and fell into deep thought.
That evening, Estelle and Madison arrived at Paviluxe Restaurant.·
Madison hooked her arm through Estelle’s and whispered, “That chubby one’s a bit sleazy, but the others seem alright. Besides, Seth will be here later, so don’t worry.”
Estelle gently patted her hand. “I’m only worried about you. Stay alert and don’t let anyone take advantage.”
Catching her concern, Madison narrowed her eyes dangerously. “Good. I was hoping for a fight. Let’s see which idiot dares to mess with me.”
Madison cracked her knuckles, itching for a fight. She could hardly wait to throw down.
As soon as they entered, several curious glances turned toward them.
One man even stood up with an obscene look in his eyes, staring directly at Estelle. “Ms. Sawford, I didn’t expect Stellar Foundation would be yours. I’m not sure if you remember me, but you used to call me Mr. Jonny Glover.”
Estelle glanced at him and answered honestly, “Sorry. I don’t really remember.”
She then met his embarrassed gaze. “I didn’t expect your memory to be so good.”
Jonathan–or Jonny–frowned, wondering what she meant by that. Was she implying he was getting old?
Jonathan snorted coldly and tossed a price list onto the table. “Estelle, we both know why you’re here today. Here’s my price list. Take a look. If you can’t accept it, then leave.”
She picked up the price list and scanned it quickly, then let out a cold laugh. “Mr. Glover, you’re asking for one million dollars for such a small amount of herbs? This is basically daylight robbery. You’re really something, Mr. Glover.”
Though clearly mocked, Jonathan didn’t seem bothered. In fact, the sleaze in his eyes only deepened, as if he was about to pounce.
He suddenly chuckled and raised his glass. “Maybe I offended you somehow earlier. Let me
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apologize. Here’s to you, Ms. Sawford.”
He downed the drink in one go and coldly looked at her again. “What’s the matter, Ms. Sawford? Are you looking down on me?”
Estelle glanced down at her own glass, then looked up without any fear in her eyes. “Sorry. The doctor told me I shouldn’t drink.”
Jonathan scoffed. Leaning back in his chair, he smirked. “Are you refusing to show me any respect now?”
The expressions of the other herbal suppliers shifted.
Madison quickly realized that Jonathan was deliberately trying to embarrass Estelle, so she immediately stepped in front of her. “Mr. Glover it’s just drinking, I’ll drink with you. Estelle recently had surgery, and Seth specifically warned her not to drink.”
Jonathan sneered. “Dr. Lancaster can drink later, but as for now…”
His gaze instantly changed. “If you won’t drink, then the cooperation might have to be delayed. The herbs are still too wet from the rain, and they haven’t been harvested yet, let alone dried.”
Both Estelle’s and Madison’s expressions shifted immediately.
Jonathan was clearly playing hardball, trying to pressure Estelle into agreeing tonight. Meanwhile, the others watched the situation unfold with amusement, all clearly taking
Jonathan’s side.
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