Chapter 287: Chapter 286 Riding to the Banquet_1
By the time Julius Reed returned to the Aquatic Pearl, it was already past ten in the evening.
Roosevelt Shaw and his family of three were dining in the restaurant while Ives Abbott was pulling Lory Shaw to the side, making small talk as though she were treating her own elder sister.
This indeed surprised Julius Reed.
It was his first time seeing such a domineering young lady exhibiting such kind and warm behavior.
Roosevelt Shaw and his wife obviously felt somewhat uncomfortable and were also a bit restrained when talking to Miguel Abbott, clearly aware of a bit of his identity.
Thinking about it, he could understandâif anyone found out that the person they used to call brother was actually a well-known wealthy merchant from Five-river Province, it was inevitable they would become somewhat restrained.
âDenzel, Iâll take you out later to see the world, do you want to go?â
After everyone had finished eating, Ives Abbott looked at Lory Shaw with a mysterious air of anticipation on her face.
âForget about it⊠Itâs so late, thereâs no need to trouble you.â
Lory Shaw, being a good girl and not very familiar with Ives Abbott, tactfully declined.
âOh! Denzel, today the little princess of the Leocadia Family from Jingcheng has come to our Five-river Province, holding a birthday banquet at the Global Hotel. Everyone present is a wealthy and prestigious figure, a rare sight for many years!â
Ives Abbott was still not giving up, insisting on dragging Lory Shaw along to take a look.
âThe little princess of the Leocadia Family? Sophia Leocadia?â
Miguel Abbottâs interest was piqued upon hearing this name.
âExactly! None other than Jingchengâs first talented lady, Sophia Leocadia. Her mother is from Five-river Province, which is why she chose to celebrate her eighteenth birthday here.â
Ives Abbottâs face was filled with excitement: âI received the invitation at noon. Apparently, the Global Hotel has been booked out just for the birthday celebration of the Leocadia Familyâs princess!â freeđ€ebnovel.com
âThe Leocadia Family has the resources to do this, so in that case, Denzel, you should go along for a look, consider it as broadening your horizons. Itâs good for girls to broaden their view, no harm in seeing more.â
Miguel Abbott nodded his approval, considering Sophiaâs appearance in Five-river Province to be quite the news.
The Leocadia Family had great prestige in Jingcheng, with countless assets, and their most favored granddaughter was the newly-adult Sophia Leocadia.
This was an opportunityâif the Abbott Family could use this chance to forge a connection with the Leocadia Family, it would certainly be greatly beneficial.
âIâll have someone prepare a few gifts for you all, Denzel is also a goddaughter of mine after all, just go along with them. In the future, you need to interact more with these people and grow up quickly.â
With a wave of his hand, Miguel Abbott signaled, and immediately the waiter behind him stepped forward.
âGo to my collection room, take out the Jade Ruyi and the Luminous Pearl, and bring them for Denzel and Ives.â
After giving his instructions, he did not forget to add: âUse the finest wooden gift box you have and make sure it looks nice.â
âUnderstood!â
The waiter immediately turned around and scurried upstairs.
âDad! Those two items are worth a lot of money, are you really willing to part with them?â
Ives Abbott was very aware of the family fortune; together, the Jade Ruyi and the Luminous Pearl were worth nearly a hundred million.
Even for their net worth, this was not a small sum.
âIf we can really establish ties with the Leocadia Family, whatâre those sums of money?â
Miguel Abbott laughed lightly: âIn life, one must look at the bigger picture.â
âAll right, Boss Davenport, why donât you come with us too?â
Ives Abbott looked at Julius Reed with pleading eyes, knowing that with him by her side, there wouldnât be any dangers.
After all, this was a man who dared to incapacitate Atlas Leopold in public.
In Five-river Province, was there anything he was afraid to do?
âNo time!â
Julius Reed flatly refused and casually picked up an apple from the table, taking big bites from it.
âDenzelâŠâ
Ives Abbott immediately looked at Lory Shaw with a face full of entreaty.
âIâŠâ
Lory Shaw flushed, not knowing what to do.
She was inherently an introverted girl, unused to these kinds of situations.
âIf I say Iâm not going, then I wonât go. Itâs just a birthday party, after all. Canât people from the capital ensure proper security? Donât think you can parade me around to bolster your own status.â
Julius Reed saw right through Ives Abbottâs intentions.
With Sophia Leocadia born into such a powerful family, todayâs event would surely be filled with children of the super-rich. Given Ives Abbottâs competitive and aggressive nature, she would undoubtedly want to steal the spotlight.
And then, heâd have to clean up after her.
âIâm not going!â
Ives Abbott rarely lost her temper, but now she stood up and pulled Lory Shaw along, âSister Denzel, letâs go!â
âOh!â
Lory Shaw blinked and was led away from Luminous Pearl by Ives Abbott.
âYou guys, take good care of Miss Ives!â
Seeing his daughter storm off, Miguel Abbott quickly instructed the bodyguards behind him.
âThatâs just how my girl is, doesnât know the ways of the world, donât take it to heart.â
After instructing the bodyguards, he turned to Julius Reed to explain.
âIâm not that petty!â
Julius Reed laughed and shook his head, but just then, his phone suddenly rang.
Upon seeing the callerâs number, his brow furrowed, and he quickly got up from his seat, heading to the entrance of Luminous Pearl to answer the call.
âAron Jackson, whatâs happened?â
Julius Reed asked anxiously. If it werenât something urgent, Aron Jackson wouldnât be calling so late.
âIs it your sister-in-law whoâs in trouble?â
Subconsciously, he thought Quella Radcliffe might be in trouble.
âSister-in-law is very safe! With your student by her side, no ordinary person can get close!â
Aron Jacksonâs voice came through the phone, âBoss, tonight Sophia Leocadia from Five-river Province is celebrating her birthday at the Global Hotel.â
âHer again?â
Julius Reedâs brow slightly tightened as he asked into the phone, âAre you also interested in her now?â
Ives Abbott had just finished speaking, and now Aron Jackson was calling, as if it were some major event.
âBoss, according to my source, there will be someone at the dinner tonight that you might be interested in,â
Although scolded harshly, Aron Jackson still reported mysteriously, âBack when you and your sister-in-law had your grand wedding in Gonzalez City, a young man happened to pass by and smashed your wedding car; remember that?â
âItâs him!â
Julius Reedâs pupils suddenly contracted, and a chill surged through him.
The Radcliffe family was considered a wealthy and important family in Gonzalez City, so their wedding had been quite sensational.
However, on their way to the hotel, they encountered a youth in a Bugatti who bluntly stated that such a shabby place as Gonzalez City shouldnât host such a lavish wedding, and then had his staff smash their wedding car on the street.
Eventually, the Radcliffe family let the matter go.
Years later, Julius Reed had always wanted to find that youth.
âExactly! That kid is the third young master of the Lee family from the capital. He was visiting the seaside of Gonzalez City for fun and just happened to come across your and your sister-in-lawâs wedding.â
Aron Jacksonâs voice also turned somewhat icy, âBoss, shall I have someone take him out?â
âThe Lee family? Now, this is getting interesting!â
Julius Reed suddenly laughed out loud.
The Lee family from the capital was exceedingly wealthy, with their Leeâs Jewellery known for having opened thousands of branches nationwide.
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Even within the capital, they were a famously prominent family.
âYou donât need to worry about this; Iâm on my way to the banquet now.â
After hanging up the call, Julius Reed asked Miguel Abbott to arrange a bicycle for him and leisurely set off towards the Global Hotel.