Chapter 16-2

Chapter 16-2

David had never bothered with such meaningless networking sessions.

"Mr. Charrington, would you like to go over and exchange greetings?" Nathan asked carefully.

All the company directors present had noticed David’s arrival as soon as he stepped into the hall, but they lacked the courage to approach him. David was overwhelmingly intimidating.

A middle-aged man walked towards David then, deciding that he simply had to say something to him. He knew this was his once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perhaps be granted an opportunity to work with David’s company.

"Good evening, Mr. Charrington. I’m Adam Boyd, the president of Boyd Technology. Our company has been working on a new product recently, and I wondered if you might be interested to know more?" he said respectfully as he handed his business card to Nathan.

David didn’t respond, so Nathan received the business card and spoke on his behalf, saying, "Mr.Boyd, Mr. Charrington will not be talking shop today."

The other company directors who had been readying themselves to approach David overheard Nathan’s remark and immediately stopped in their tracks. All of them knew better than to go against David’s wishes.

David paid no mind to the group of men and walked over to Danielle. He stood before her and said, "Danielle Darling. Or should I call you the Miracle Healer?"

Danielle looked up at David, her eyes alert but cold, as if she wasn’t surprised at all that he knew her name. "May I help you, Mr. Charrington?"

Seeing him up close, Danielle noted that David was extremely good-looking. His features were symmetrical, his jaw was sharp and angular, and his skin was clear and smooth.

She thought, ’I might have been drunk that time, but it’s no wonder I mistook him for...’Her thoughts were interrupted by David’s magnetic voice. "I’d like to get acquainted with you, as well as express my gratitude to you for saving my grandfather’s life."

The Danielle who was drunk and had let him hold her that day was a far cry from the Danielle in front of him now. He noticed how she had a deep calm about her while being coolly distant. When their eyes met, they felt all the noise around them fade out, like there were only the two of them in that massive hall.

Danielle let out a laugh. "You paid for my services, and I delivered. There’s no need for gratitude. I’ve something to see to, so please excuse me." She pulled Juniper along with her as she made off without waiting for David’s reply.

Juniper gave Danielle a knowing look as she asked, "Why are you in such a hurry to leave? Did seeing Mr. Charrington remind you of your drunken behavior that day?"

"You’re thinking too much," Danielle replied.