Chapter 389: Chapter 389: Impressively Foolish
Furthermore, Vera Xavier had cut open a large quantity of jade this time, including a very rare piece of Yellow Jade, so the total value was quite high.
The final sale price was twenty million, a figure Vera Xavier was quite satisfied with.
The money was being wired directly from the head office to Vera Xavier’s account, so it wouldn’t arrive instantly. However, Vera knew the Forrest Group’s reputation throughout the industry, so she wasn’t worried about the delay.
Alistair Forrest proved to be reasonably reliable, even signing a contract with Vera. The contract was relatively simple, merely stipulating the payment deadline.
Because of this, Vera silently upgraded Alistair Forrest’s reliability rating in her mind. ’This guy doesn’t seem so bad after all,’ she thought. ’When it comes to actual business, he acts like a professional.’
After the transaction was complete, Alistair Forrest looked at Vera and said, "Honey..."
Vera cut him off. "My name is Vera Xavier!"
’That bastard, calling me that right in front of Nathaniel Nathan! I’m afraid Nathaniel will want to settle the score with me when we get back. By then, it’ll be too late to do anything about this guy! I have to make my stance clear and draw a line right here, right now!’
Alistair Forrest cleared his throat and said, "Vera..."
"Is ’Vera’ a name you think you can use?" Nathaniel Nathan said, his expression cold. He himself rarely used her name so intimately. ’Who does this guy think he is? How dare he call her that!’
Alistair Forrest shot him a look and scoffed. "I may not be as good a fighter as you, but I’m way more charming! I may not be as cold as you, but I’m better looking! I may not have your connections, but I have money! On top of that, I’m the ultimate dream guy—I can cook, play the piano, and do flower arrangements. You just met Honey a few days before I did, so what’s there to be smug about? I’m telling you, one day I’ll win her over."
Vera was dumbfounded. ’How can someone so shameless exist in this world?’ she wondered. ’I take back everything I just thought about him!’
Nathaniel’s eyes narrowed slightly. Sensing danger, Alistair immediately pulled his two bodyguards in front of him. "So what if you can fight? I’m rich! I can hire the best bodyguards in the world. If one can’t beat you, I’ll send two. If two aren’t enough, I’ll send three. With enough numbers, I’ll win eventually!"
’My luck really is off the charts,’ Vera thought, ’running into a weirdo like this.’
She silently took Nathaniel’s hand. ’Just pretend... uh, just pretend I’m watching an old Marinus movie from the nineties.’
The two bodyguards were speechless, but they couldn’t let their young master lose face. They both straightened up, puffed out their chests, and struck a fighting pose.
Nathaniel had been on the verge of anger, but seeing Alistair’s antics, he calmed down. He said lightly, "Not bad."
Alistair paused, stunned. "What’s not bad?"
"Impressively stupid," Nathaniel replied. ’Why should I lower myself to argue with an idiot?’
’Even if I’m going to settle the score with Alistair Forrest, I’ll have to do it behind Vera’s back. I can’t have her thinking I’m intolerant.’
’I am Nathaniel Nathan—the magnanimous, tolerant Nathaniel Nathan!’
Alistair: "..."
Nathaniel turned to Vera. "Let’s go."
Vera couldn’t help but feel a chill in Nathaniel’s tone. She was afraid he was going to settle the score with her when they got back. ’After all,’ she thought, ’his mind works in mysterious ways, his combat skills are off the charts, and most importantly, we’re on the same side. My position needs to be crystal clear.’
