Chapter 678

“Mr.

Howard…” Kristy still wanted to say something to Emilio, but she watched as Emilio walked past her, heading toward Lindsey.

Wide-eyed, Kristy turned to gaze in Lindsey’s direction.

“Lindsey, what brings you here today? Why are you here?” Emilio offered a gentle smile.

Lindsey perceived Emilio as unchanged-easy-going and considerate toward her.

Lindsey was about to explain to Emilio why she had come, but Kristy intervened, “She’s here to see the CEO, but she’s been turned away.

Lindsey, don’t you know who you are? Does the CEO meet anyone?”

Kristy rolled her eyes at Lindsey.

Despite being denied entry herself, Kristy had at least caught the attention of the CEO’s secretary.

In contrast, Lindsey seemed ineffective.

This realization slightly balanced the resentment in Kristy’s heart.

“Are you really here to see the CEO?” Emilio stared at Lindsey in surprise.

“So, you know he…”

Emilio’s subconscious urge almost slipped out—”So, you know he is Domenic?” Swiftly, he contained those last few words.

If Lindsey indeed knew Domenic’s true identity, how could she failed to see him?

She could just give Domenic a call.

“Mr.

Howard, you said I know him? What do you mean?” Lindsey asked, looking puzzled.

Emilio quickly chuckled, playing dumb.

“Oh, I meant, you know he’s here today, right? Our CEO usually has a very busy schedule and isn’t often at the office.

”

Lindsey admitted sheepishly, “No, I was just taking a chance.

I’m not familiar with his schedule.

”

But since both the CEO and Emilio were here today, maybe it would be an opportunity for her?

Rushing to convey her intent, Lindsey added, “Mr.

Howard, I really hope you can do me a favor.

I have something really important to discuss with him.

”

Emilio grappled with the weight of indecision on this matter.

He knew he had to seek Domenic’s permission.

“Lindsey, what brings you to see the CEO?” he inquired before reaching out to Domenic.

He needed to decipher the purpose behind Lindsey’s sudden visit.

Lindsey averted her gaze and confessed hurriedly, “Truthfully, I rushed here upon hearing rumors of Vitality Group’s intention to acquire Cherish, my mother’s brand.

”

Kristy, upon hearing Lindsey’s words, sneered in disbelief.

“Lindsey, are you kidding me? Cherish is just a minor acquisition.

Do you truly believe Mr.

Walsh would entertain this? And requesting an introduction to the CEO from Mr.

Howard? Who do you think you are?”

Although Cherish had made strides in the international luxury brand scene recently, its growth couldn’t compare to the established titans.

Despite its global presence, its foundation and stability were leagues behind those of larger brands.

Furthermore, for the expansive business empire of the Vitality Group, Cherish was inconsequential.

Ignoring Kristy’s derision, Lindsey turned to Emilio with earnest eyes.