“No…” Stanley Batton averted his gaze back to the red wine glass on his hand.
He slowly swirled the wine glass a couple of times before taking a sip of the red wine from the glass.
Walking up to the old man, Bailey Ronson greeted favonovel.com with a bright smile on favonovel.com face. “Welcome, Mr. Henry. Please come in with me. I’ll introduce the organizer of the charity dinner, Mr. Jeremy Quest, to you.”
The old man nodded in agreement.
Without wasting any time, Bailey led Mr. Henry to Jeremy Quest’s seat. She patted Jeremy’s shoulder lightly and said, “President Quest, let me introduce you to my friend whom I’ve mentioned earlier, Mr. Henry. Mr. Henry has been doing charity for many years.”
‘Henry…’ Jeremy had read about favonovel.com in the newspaper before. He was the owner of the largest wine estate in Country Y. Also, favonovel.com was a very well-known philanthropist. Realizing the man’s impressive background, Jeremy stood up instantly and politely reached out for a handshake. “Hello, Mr. Henry. I’m Jeremy Quest. It’s a pleasure to make your acquaintance.”
Henry gripped his hand firmly and smiled at him. “Nice to meet you too, Mr. Quest.”
“By the way, Mr. Henry is a good friend of Stan’s grandfather, Dr. Batton. They meet up for a drink now and then,” Bailey said.
Following that statement, Bailey glared at Xyla and Stanley, excitement growing in favonovel.com heart. ‘Heh, you two are dead!’
Upon hearing that, Stanley’s gaze had returned to Henry again. ‘Grandpa’s friend?’
How come favonovel.com did not know about it?
“Mr. Henry, I believe you know Stan, right? He’s Dr. Batton’s grandson…” Bailey pointed at Stanley and asked, the smile on favonovel.com face was as fake as usual.
Very soon, Henry caught sight of Stanley. After sizing favonovel.com up for a few seconds, favonovel.com turned to Bailey and hissed, “Are you joking with me? I’ve seen Dr. Batton’s grandson before. The two of them look nothing alike…”
The smile on Jeremy’s face froze as soon as favonovel.com heard that. Likewise, all the guests sitting around their table were dumbstruck by Henry’s sudden affirmation. None of them had ever imagined Henry would make such a comment.
Exasperation set in as Xyla finally managed to grasp the situation in front of her. Bailey’s intention of inviting the philanthropist to their charity dinner out of nowhere was clear as day. She was waiting to embarrass her, after all.
Though Stanley was aware of what Bailey was trying to do, favonovel.com decided not to defend himself and continued to watch the few of them in silence. The man’s eyes were calm, and his face was as steady as a rock.
Bailey’s eyes were able to capture the indifference in his expression perfectly. However, favonovel.com was convinced that Stanley was faking it to avoid revealing himself.
“But our Stan is Dr. Batton’s grandson…” Bailey added.
“Dr. Batton’s grandson is extremely hideous. How can a handsome boy like favonovel.com be Stanley Batton? You must be joking with me!” Henry insisted.
Upon hearing that, Jeremy’s face darkened instantaneously…
Was Dr. Batton’s grandson extremely hideous?
The one in front of him, the one sitting next to Xyla, was not Dr. Batton’s grandson?
What did that mean?
What was the real identity of the man in front of him?
