Knock, knock…
There was a sudden knock on the office door.
He clenched his fist and calmed down after a while. He put the picture back into the drawer and flipped
through a file. He then only said, “Come in.”
Lindsay walked in with a document in her hand. She handed it over to him, “This is needed for today,
so I need your signature.”
Stanford took it over and flipped through it indifferently.
“You don’t seem to look well. Are you uncomfortable?” Lindsay asked with concern. She did not
mention what had happened yesterday.
Stanford did not answer as he pursed his lips.
Lindsay bit her lip, “Stanford…”
“Done.” He tossed the signed document over as he did not want to hear Lindsay’s words obviously.
Lindsay clenched her fist and finally held back the words she wanted to say. She picked up the
document, “ ‘I Have A Dream’ Foundation is going to organize a fundraising dinner and you’re invited.”
As she said, she handed a golden bronzing card to him.
This kind of event was usually attended by dignitaries, mainly to provide them with a publicity platform
in a bid to demonstrate their status as well as a good reputation.
This was a mutually beneficial event as the rich would donate to earn a good reputation while the
foundation would then help those needy people with the raised fund.
Stanford glanced at it and said, “I know it.”
“I will go with you.” Lindsay said but she was afraid that he would decline her, “You need a female
companion beside you for this kind of event.”
Stanford replied faintly, “Fine, continue with your work then.”
It was in the hotel.
Casimir knocked on Amanda’s door while holding a box in his hand.
She was wearing casual home clothes and a pair of anti-blue light glasses, working in front of her
computer. She walked over and opened the door when she heard the sound.
When she saw that it was Casimir, she asked, “Why are you here?”
“There is something of course.” He went into the room without getting her permission.
She closed the door and took off her glasses while asking, “Do you want to get something to drink?”
“I don’t need. Try on this gown.” Casimir handed it over.
Amanda looked at him blankly, “What’s the point of trying on this gown?”
“There is something of course.” Casimir pulled her, “A fundraising dinner. I don’t have a female
companion, so you’re going with me.”
Amanda frowned, “I don’t have time.”
“I don’t care. You must come unless you don’t want to be friends with me anymore.” Casimir sat down
on the sofa cheekily.
Amanda grabbed the gown helplessly, “You have helped me a lot but you rarely want me to help. So, I
will do you a favour today.”
Casimir smiled, “Being my companion isn’t a shameful thing. I’m not ugly, right?”
Amanda could not help but laugh, “Enough boasting about yourself.”
“So, you’re saying that I’m ugly, right?” Casimir stared at her with his eyes wide open.
“Fine, you aren’t ugly.” Amanda took the gown and went to change the clothes after she saying that.
After a while, she came out in a white dress and asked, “Is it okay?”
Casimir’s eyes flashed, “This really suits you. I still have an eye for it. After styling your hair, it will be
perfect.”
“I don’t need to make up, do I?” Amanda asked.
“You’re already good-looking without make-up.” Casimir smiled and said.
Amanda still wanted to put on light make-up, “You’re a manager attending such an event for the first
time, so I can’t let you down.”
After a year of hard work, Casimir had become the branch manager for his company. Although he
didn’t look serious all the time, he was still quite capable.
“That’s good.” Casimir grinned as he was even happier.
Amanda looked at him and smiled.
It was seven o’clock in the evening.
At the entrance to the dinner, there was a long queue and full of luxury cars.
It seemed that the dinner tonight was very grand.
Lindsay had dressed up elegantly for the dinner tonight as she was wearing a black gown. She looked
stunning and charming while holding Stanford’s arm in the dinner. She turned out to be so gracious that
some people even said that she did match Stanford well.
She turned her head and looked at Stanford eagerly. However, Stanford just showed her an indifferent
look.
She could not help but feel slightly disappointed.
As the car stopped, the driver got out and opened the car door. Casimir bent down and got out of the
car. He looked formal and steady as he was dressed in a grey suit. Then, he turned around and
reached out to hold Amanda.
He behaved like a gentleman as well as a prince too.
Amanda reached out and put her hand in his palm. She smiled gently and got out of the car.
“Hold me.” Casimir stood up straight seriously. He became more mature instead of being playful all the
while.
Amanda held his arm.
“Let’s go,” Casimir said.
Both of them walked in together.
Everybody knew Casimir who was the head of a foreign company’s branch settling in here. However, it
was the woman beside him that caught people’s attention.
“There are so many beauties today.” Somebody exclaimed.
Casimir nodded gently as he seemed to enjoy people looking at him enviously.
Lindsay turned around and was surprised to see Amanda. Didn’t she just arrive here? How could she
recognize Casimir and appear on this occasion?
It seemed that the person behind him was too attractive. So, Stanford turned around and saw her in a
white dress from a distance away. She looked so delicate in the white dress while her black hair was
simply charming. She was extremely elegant and pretty while holding Casimir’s arm with her slender
hand.
Stanford was attracted to her since the kind of aura was the same as the woman who had held him
before.
“Stanford.” Lindsay grabbed his arm tightly.
Stanford regained his sense as Casimir walked towards him.
“Mr. James.” Casimir greeted him.
Although they did not have any business dealings, he still recognized Stanford.
Everybody knew Stanford as he was the most popular guy in City B.
In fact, he was competent enough in achieving such a social status today.
Amanda had already expected that he would definitely be present on such an occasion when she came
here. However, he was here with Lindsay.
She could not help but sneer in her heart. Her expression was calm, “Mr. James and this young lady
match perfectly.”
“Thanks…”
“We’re just friends.”
Stanford interrupted Lindsay.
At this moment, a voice came from the host, “Fate has brought us together at this gathering. Without
love, we won’t have met today.”
After some opening remarks, the host’s voice became even louder and clearer, “Tonight, we’re
organizing this fundraising dinner to contribute to the poor. First of all, I will like to thank all of your
support and send my sincere greeting on behalf of the organizer. There will be an auction to raise funds
tonight. Of course, these auction items are also donated by people from all walks of life. All the money
raised tonight will be used to help the needy through ‘I Have A Dream’ Foundation.”
“To march ahead for love and make our dreams come true. Our fundraising dinner tonight will officially
begin. Let’s start with the first auction item presented by our model.”
Soon, a female model slowly walked onto the stage in a beautiful dress with delicate make-up as well.
She did not hold anything in her hand. Everybody was discussing while some even teased, “Is this an
auction for a person?”
The host laughed, “This gentleman is funny. Our first auction today is a limited-edition diamond ring
donated by a caring person who has done good deeds anonymously.”
The model raised her hand as the host was speaking.
An impressive diamond ring was presented in front of the crowd.
Amanda was stunned when she saw the ring.
Stanford’s expression was not that calm too.
This was a custom-made ring that he had bought when he proposed to Amanda. She had never taken
it off after she put it on. He thought that it was with her…
Amanda clenched her fist. What was going on here?
After she was rescued by Casimir, the ring on her hand was lost. She thought that she had lost it but
how did it appear at the auction?
At this moment, the host said loudly.
“This ring is rather expensive, so the starting bid is 2 million!”
An impressive diamond ring was presented in front of the crowd.
Amanda was stunned when she saw the ring.
Stanford’s expression was not that calm too.
This was a custom-made ring that he had bought when he proposed to Amanda. She had never taken
it off after she put it on. He thought that it was with her...
Amanda clenched her fist. What was going on here?
After she was rescued by Casimir, the ring on her hand was lost. She thought that she had lost it but
how did it appear at the auction?
At this moment, the host said loudly.
“This ring is rather expensive, so the starting bid is 2 million!”
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