’I think learning one more technique before i go meet those Russians shouldn’t be a problem’ Hutton thought with a blissful smile on his face. But right before he could send his consciousness into his storage ring, his phone suddenly rings.
’Not again?’ Hutton thought with an annoyed look on his face as he picked up the phone to find out who is calling him.
"Everlyn? Don’t tell me another trouble has come knocking?" Hutton muttered with a confused look on his face, but he still picked up the call and quickly asked with a calm tone.
"What is it?"
"Boss! We have hit the jackpot this time!!" As soon as Hutton asked that question, a thunderous voice Instantly came out of his phone and rushed into his right ear.
’What in the.....?’ Hutton thought with a creased brows as he immediately distanced his ear from the phone for a moment before he put it back to where it was.
"And what kind of jackpot have we hit that is making sound this ecstatic?" Hutton asked with a curious look on his face. But it seems like Everlyn have forgotten who she is talking to as she instantly replied.
"I just got a solid information that the Green Clover restaurant has been nominated for an award in the US Culinary Excellence Awards which is happening in the capital of US a week from now"
"The Culinary Excellence Awards?" Hutton asked with a confused look on his face. But as soon as he asked that question, he quickly heard a shocked gasp from the other side of the call.
’Sh*t! I messed up!’ Hutton thought with a panicked look on his face. Why he had this thought is because him not knowing of the Culinary Excellence Awards despite owning a very famous restaurant will probably make people to feel suspicious of him.
"Boss! You don’t know of the Culinary Excellence Awards?" But right before Hutton could think of a way to get out of this situation, he suddenly heard Evelyn’s voice over the phone.
"Umm... Not really. Things keep on happening that it must have slipped my mind" Hutton hesitantly replied as his brain began to work in full speed. But in the end he didn’t need to do that as he quickly got a reply from Everlyn.
"It’s ok boss, let me remind you"
"Ok then" Hutton replied as he wiped off the thought he was currently having in his head.
"The US Culinary Excellence Awards is an event where all the high class restaurant all over the country come together to find out who is the best amongst them. This event was previously held biannually but after an incident the occur right before World War 3, it became once a year" Everlyn quickly explained with a the excited smile still on her face.
’Wow, now that’s grand’ Hutton thought with a surprised look on his face. But he quickly brought it down to normal as he spoke up over the phone.
"Ok now I remember, you can go and represent us over there. Use the profits the restaurant generates as your fees"
"You aren’t coming boss?" Everlyn asked with a shocked look on her face. But Hutton still remained calm and collected as he answered.
"Yeah, I have other important places I need to be by that time so am giving you just have to go in my stead"
’I don’t think I will be back from my trip to go see those Russians’ But while Hutton was giving her a reply, he was having another thought run through his mind.
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As soon as Hutton gave Everlyn his reply, his house doorbell suddenly rang out all around the house.
’Huh? Who might that be?’ Hutton thought with a surprised look on his face. Due to the phone call he was on with Everlyn, he unknowingly withdrew his consciousness which previously spread out all over his house.
But he quickly spread out his consciousness once again to see who is at his door step. And once he find out, he became even more surprised.
"Boss, are you there?" Not long after Hutton find out who is at his door step, Everlyn’s voice sounded of the phone which brought Hutton’s senses back.
"I will call you later. There is something I need to finish here first" Hutton quickly replied before he instantly ended the call. Right after that, he suddenly vanished out of his room and reappeared right in front of his house entrance door.
Not wasting a moment later, he quickly opened the door only to see who he expected to see at the other side of his house entrance.
"And on what reason did you have that made you to come pay me a visit Lily?" After opening the door, Hutton quickly asked with a calm look on his face.
Apparently, the person who gave Hutton a visit is actually Ling Fei’s personal assistant named Lily. Right now she is on a black Italian suit accentuating her curves, particularly her ample bosom. Her stature may be diminutive, but her presence is commanding, exuding confidence and authority. The suit, meticulously crafted, hugs her figure, the jacket tailored to perfection to accommodate her voluptuous chest without compromising the sleek silhouette. With each step, she emanates an air of sophistication and power, her demeanor unmistakably elegant yet assertive.
"Oh can’t I come to pay you a visit as a simple friend?" Lily asked back with a mischievous smile on her face. But Hutton still remained calm as he replied straight away.
"Ok spill it out, why are you here?"
"Gosh, you really are no fun" Lily said back with a pouted look. But she still calmed down and gave Hutton the answer he wanted to hear.
"Big Sis wants you to attend the Culinary Excellence Awards with her next week"
"Sorry but I’ll pass, I have other urgent matters to attend to during this period" Hutton replied almost too quickly with a straight look on his face. When Lily heard him, she was momentarily stunned before she hurriedly replied back.
"She also told me to tell you that if you refuse to come, the probability of your existence wiping out will be a complete 100% next week"
"Huh? And what did she mean by that?" Hutton asked as he began to look cold while a ominous aura slowly began to leak out of his body.
Noticing the strange aura leaking out of his body, Lily instantly began to feel fearful as she answered in a trembling tone.
"Well.. she also said... you have to meet her tomorrow at her house... to find out what she meant"
"No need for the wait, take me to her house now" Hutton quickly replied with an indifferent look on his face as he calmly walked out of his house with his clothes strangely on.
"But she is just coming into the country and she already has a guest in her house right now so I don’t think now is a good time" Not reacting to how Hutton put on his clothes out of the blue, Lily tried to explain with a flustered look on her face.
"And do I look like someone that cares?" not even taking a pause on his way to his garage, Hutton asked with an indifferent tone.
"Urgh..." Lily immediately became speechless as she just blankly stare at Hutton who has just got into his garage while she thought.
’Why in the world would big sis get to know this guy?’
...
"Here we are" Lily said in Hutton’s Corolla which is in front of a really grand estate at the core region of Cornerstone city.
Right now Hutton and Lily are in front of a sprawling mansion nestled amidst meticulously landscaped grounds, perhaps with manicured gardens, ornate fountains, and winding pathways lined with vibrant flowers.
The architecture is often grand and opulent, featuring elements like towering columns, intricate facades, and expansive windows adorned with elegant drapery.As you approach the estate, you might be greeted by imposing wrought iron gates flanked by stone pillars, hinting at the exclusivity within.
The driveway meanders through lush lawns or tree-lined avenues, leading to a grand porte-cochère where guests can alight in style.Entering the estate, you’re greeted by a grand foyer with soaring ceilings, marble floors, and perhaps a majestic staircase sweeping up to the upper levels.
The interior design exudes sophistication, with sumptuous furnishings, exquisite artwork, and fine craftsmanship evident in every detail.The estate may boast multiple wings or annexes, housing amenities such as a state-of-the-art fitness center, a spa and wellness retreat, a home theater, a wine cellar, and even a private library filled with rare volumes.
Lavish entertaining spaces abound, from formal dining rooms adorned with crystal chandeliers to cozy lounges with crackling fireplaces.Outside, you might find a luxurious pool area complete with cabanas, a poolside bar, and a meticulously landscaped terrace offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside or city skyline.
Private tennis courts, a golf course, or a serene lake might also be part of the estate’s grounds, providing ample opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation.
’Woah..’ Hutton thought with a marvelled look on his face as he observed the exterior design of the lavish estate