Amanda was stunned for a moment before forcing a smile, “Mr. James is truly someone who paid
attention to details for you to find such a lovely place just to talk business.”
Stanford remained silent as he continued to gesture her to exit the car. Amanda stepped out.
Stanford led the way and there was no one else at the pier. The water was calm except for some
sounds of the waves splashing.
He stepped up a platform and then turned to offer his hand to Amanda and said, “It’s uneven here. I’ll
hold onto you.”
Amanda was familiar with this place and know that there would not be any dangers. However, she had
to act that it was her first time here. She pretended to look curiously around and then rejected, “Thanks,
Mr. James. I will be careful. My boyfriend is very possessive. He will get upset if he knew that I held
another man’s hand.”
Each time when Stanford heard her mention her boyfriend, his stomach would churn. He did not insist
and retracted his hand.
Once they stepped off the platform, Stanford opened the door to the cabin and entered the yacht. The
interior was very luxurious.
“Please have a seat, Ms. Flores.” Stanford walked toward the liquor cabinet.
Amanda looked at the familiar surroundings and felt her blood rushing to her head. She tried hard to
calm herself down.
“Mr. James, is this your yacht?” She said as she sat on the sofa. She pretended that everything was
normal and appeared curious.
Stanford poured a couple of glasses of Scotch and sat opposite Amanda. He placed a glass in front of
her.
“This yacht isn’t mine. To be accurate, it’s my ex-wife’s.” Stanford said and observed her expression.
Amanda smiled, “Really? Then your ex-wife must be very fortunate.”
Stanford took a sip of the Scotch and looked around at the decoration. He pointed towards a painting
and said, “I gave her this and that painting was mounted by her. She said that the interior was too cold
and the painting would give it a warmer ambience. That’s why she mounted those paintings.”
“Mr. James, let’s get to the business proper. You mentioned that there is a large problem with my
business proposal. Can you share with me what that is?” Amanda wanted to quickly discuss this and
leave that place.
“Ms. Flores, don’t you know that no matter how carefully you plan, can you avoid the unforeseen from
occurring?” Stanford’s statement had hidden messages.
Amanda seemed to notice something amiss but since the contract was signed, he did not appear to
suspect anything and should not detect anything wrong.
Amanda asked, “Oh, then kindly elaborate.”
Stanford was disappointed to see her calm attitude. If she really was Amanda, then her calmness
would mean that she had totally given up on him.
He then uncovered a picture frame which was covered with a cloth. It was their wedding photograph. In
the photograph, Amanda was wearing a white wedding gown and he was wearing a black suit. They
were both standing in front of the Eiffel Tower.
Amanda instantly clenched her fists when she saw that photograph. Although her action was very
minute, Stanford still noticed it.
Yet again, he was a step closer to confirming the true identity of Amanda.
“She said that the Eiffel Tower is the most romantic location. We took our photograph there and our
honeymoon…”
“Mr. James!” Amanda interrupted him and forced a smile, “I am here for work and not to listen to you
and your ex-wife’s romantic stories. I am pressed for time. Can we focus on the key topic?”
Stanford was now smiling when he noticed that she could not pretend any further.
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