Chapter 37 Gratitude
Camila let out a frown. âYou don't like her? She's not bad looking.â Silas did not know how to
respond and blurted, âJust because of that I have to like her? You are pretty too.â Camila nodded
and gave him a thumbs up. âI like your taste! It's unique.â Her words amused Silas as she had just
complimented both of them at the same time.
"How did you become so good at drinking?â âThrough practice.â
Camila continued, âIn the past, I couldn't even finish a bottle of beer. But I kept practicing until I
became better.â
Silas was surprised to hear that. âWhy did you have to do that? Did you have to have a lot of social
engagements?â Camila took a deep breath, gave it some thought, and responded, âWhen your life's
about to be turned around just because of a glass of liquor, you'd probably do the same.â
Startled, he turned to Camila; he wanted to ask her what had happened but he did not feel like that
was proper as they were not at that stage in their relationship yet.
âI'm sorry about what happened tonight. I didnât think I'd run into them.â Camila responded, âNo
worries. I'm happy as long as I didnât offend your friends.â
Silas snorted. âI donât think they have the right to be angry. Those morons.â
Camila replied, âPlease don't take it personally. I'm the outcast in your circle, so I can understand
why they would treat me like that. If someone else barges into my territory, I'd do the same too.â
Silas let out a smile as he really enjoyed listening to her speak; it made him feel at home.
As the two continued to chat, they eventually arrived at the Nolan Residence.
Then, Camila purposely went in to greet Old Man Nolan, who was delighted to see her and even
asked her to bring her kid over from time to time. So was South, who frantically waved at them as
he bade them goodbye and promised to visit more often. The initial arrangement was for Xavier to
drive them back, but Old Man Nolan worried about the two of them so he asked Silas to send them
back. When Silas stopped the car on La Grande Maison, Camila realized that South had already
fallen asleep.
Then, she gently tapped his cheek. âDarling, we're home.â South was unresponsive. Camilaâs brows
squished together and shouted, âSouth, wake up!â South was still unresponsive. At this point, Silas
commented, âLeave him alone. I'll carry him into the house.â Then, Silas got out of the car and
opened the door at the back. He took off his jacket and covered South with it before bending over
and carrying him out of the car. Since South was about twenty to twenty-five kilograms, she was
afraid that Silas might hurt himself while trying to carry him.
At the same time, she had to convince herself that this was not Silas's first time here, and it was no
different from his first time. Seeing that Silas was far off, she quickly followed suit. The moment Silas
stepped into the house, he immediately took the little guy to his room and tucked him into bed.
Seeing how he took care of South touched her. She reckoned that if he had a child, he would
definitely be a great father.
After leaving South's room, Silas commented, âThis is what I wanted to talk to you about tonight,
but they kind of ruined it.â
âWhat's that?â
âCan I invest in your fashion studio?â
Camila looked surprised. She smiled and responded, âSure. How much would you like to invest,
President Nolan?"
Silas commented in a serious manner, âTell me how much you need.â Camila took the opportunity
and gave a huge figure, âAt least ten million I suppose.â Silas nodded. âSure. Is fifty million enough?â
His generosity humored Camila. âMy studio is only a platform for my passion for design. Aren't you
afraid that you'd never get this money back?â âThat's fine. You can decide how many shares to give
me in exchange for my investment,â responded Silas. Truth be told, he did not know how to make it
up to her. He felt indebted as well as grateful to her, not only for saving his grandpa but also for
helping Brian last time around. He would even give her as much as a few hundred million if that was
what she needed.
He would also remember the time the little kid spent with his grandfather and the words that the
child said tonight.