Helena reciprocated with a satisfied nod.
âNice to meet you.
â
His good looks definitely earned her approval.
âAre you here with Maggie?â
âNo, actually.
Iâm here with my technician to maintain the factoryâs computer system.
â
âA company owner, then?â
âSomething like that.
â
Helena and Karl continued their conversation as the factory director Vinson dispersed the crowd.
âMiss Shear,â he addressed Maggie, âshall we discuss work first?â
Maggie nodded, then turned to Karl.
âGo ahead and get started, Karl.
â
âSure.
Let me know when youâre finished.
Iâll wait for you.
â
Maggie offered a smile and a subtle nod.
Helena interjected, âMaggie, Iâll call your father and invite Karl for lunch.
We should get to know him better.
â
The implication was clear: they were treating Karl as a potential son-in-law.
Maggie furrowed her brow, on the verge of protest, but hesitated.
âMom, Iâ¦â
Before she could voice her concerns, Karl readily agreed, âOf course, Mrs.
Shear.
â
Helena beamed with delight.
Maggie wanted to speak, but Karl cut her off with a gentle smile.
âGo ahead with your meeting, Maggie.
No need to keep Mr.
Ruiz waiting.
â
Maggie studied Karlâs smile, choosing silence for now.
Sheâd clear things up with her parents later during Lunch.
Once Maggie and Vinson left, Cyrus sauntered over to Karl.
âLucky guy! Your girlfriend is rich and probably fantastic in bed, I bet.
How many times do you do it a night?â
Cyrusâs vulgarity darkened Karlâs expression.