Chapter 237

Chapter 237 Childish Adult “Marrying Elena was initially about the vineyard and her family’s shipping company, which greatly benefits our winery’s overseas sales. But do you truly love her? It seems not. Why jeopardize your lifelong happiness? Errol, what you're doing is unfair to Elena!”

Errol shook his head, gesturing, “Elena knows | have feelings for Celia, and she doesn’t mind. She believes time will heal everything. We've had serious conversations about this. Sister, Celia is no longer with us, and | won’t fall in love with anyone else. My life is destined to be unhappy. In that case, why not choose a wife who benefits the winery? Besides, she doesn’t mind...”

“You...” Maia was speechless, realizing that Errol had made up his mind.

“Sister, after this meal, Elena and | are getting engaged! Sister, you can’t greet her parents with a cold face tonight... Otherwise, my great marriage opportunity will be ruined!” Errol laughed after his gestures.

Maia sighed helplessly, “Your decision is beyond my control.”

Maia also understood Errol’s personality, stubborn! The siblings were quite alike in this aspect!

Errol continued to smile, “Sister, Elena is a good person, a great wife candidate.”

Maia sighed lightly, “Yes, she’s an excellent wife candidate, but not the one in your heart...”

“The person in my heart will never come back.”

After Celia left, Errol turned himself into a commodity beneficial to the winery, a trade.

Marriage became one of his stepping stone.

Seeing this side of Errol, Maia was angry but helpless. Errol had grown up, he was no longer the little brother who used to follow her around. Because he had grown up, Maia also understood that she couldn't interfere with any of his decisions.

“Errol, don’t regret this.”

Errol shook his head, decisively gesturing, “Sister, there’s nothing to regret. The person who could made me regret is no longer here.”

Because the beloved person was no longer there, life became meaningless.

“Sister.” Errol looked at Maia, who fell into silence, gesturing, “Hold onto your happiness. You must be happy. | don’t know what’s going on between you and Cedric, but | support every decision you make. | hope you can be happy, whether it’s completely cutting ties with Cedric or returning to him. As long as you're happy, it’s good.”

Maia nodded, “Okay, I'll try. | will strive for my own happiness.”

Striving for happiness. But, is happiness ever that easy to attain?

In the evening, Maia and Errol, riding in Jordan’s car, arrived at the La Rouquette in Prismara. La Rouquette was a Michelin Star awarded fine dining restaurant. It had been a well- established name in Prismara for decades, and it even became a landmark.

The meeting between the two parties was scheduled at this iconic location.

After thanking Jordan, they proceeded together towards the restaurant. In the private dining room upstairs, the elder members of the Welbeck family and Elena were already present.

“Hello, Uncle and Aunt.”

Upon entering, Errol greeted Welbeck’s parents with gestures and salutations. The elderly couple nodded with evident satisfaction.

Maia greeted them politely and followed Errol, saying, “Uncle Welbeck, Aunt Welbeck, sorry, are we late?”

“No, no, you're early. It’s us who arrived too soon. The main reason is, you know, women are anxious, urging the two of us to get here quickly!” Mrs. Welbeck spoke in a humorous and witty manner, teasing Elena right from the start.

Maia smiled politely and nodded, but inwardly, she couldn’t decide whether to be happy or sad. Her brother regarded her as a commodity in a deal, which should make her sad, yet Welbeck’s parents were so amiable. They seemed to be good prospective in-laws, which d make her happy.

Shyly, Elena lowered her head, tugging at her mother’s sleeve to signal her to stop.

“Oh my, feeling shy now? How did you urge mommy at home? Have you forgotten?” Mrs. Welbeck continued to tease.

Now, the already shy Elena blushed even more.

“Aunt, please don’t teasing Elena anymore.” Errol politely nodded and smiled, gesturing.

Mrs. Welbeck laughed, “Look at that, now you're protecting her. Elena, Mom won’t tease your anymore in the future, okay?”

Elena lowered her head, her face filled with a smile that only a young girl in love would show. Maia could tell that Elena genuinely liked Errol. Otherwise, knowing Errol had feelings for Celia, she wouldn't willingly be with him.

“Alright, now that everyone is here, let's start the meal.” Unlike Mrs. Welbeck, Mr. Welbeck appeared more serious.

As soon as he finished speaking, the waitstaff immediately began serving the dishes. La 23 +15 BONUS ingredients. Soon, the table was served with luscious dish.

Evidently, Mrs. Welbeck also liked Errol. She repeatedly encouraged him to eat more, “Errol, have a bit more. We don’t know what you like, so we ordered the specialties.”

“Aunt, this should be my responsibility... Thank you for your trouble.” Errol looked apologetic.

Mrs. Welbeck shook her head and said, “Why would you say so? We've learned a bit about your family situation, hence, you only brought your sister here today. In the future, consider us as family.”

“Thank you, Aunt and Uncle,” Errol expressed his gratitude to Welbeck’s elderly couple.

Maia encountered this situation for the first time. It was more challenging than negotiating business deals. She didn’t know what to say, so she opted to bow her head and focus on eating.

However, she never expected that Mr. Welbeck would initiate a conversation with her.

“The current Starlight Entertainment seems to have returned to the glamorous era of President Rosa. President Maia has played an indispensable role. However, | didn’t expect that a capable person like you, who excels in the business world, would be someone who only knows how to eat at your brother’s meeting. Could it be that Starlight Entertainment is managed by a professional manager, and you are nothing but a figurehead?”

Who could have thought that Mr. Welbeck, who had been silent, would say something so harsh? On the side, Mrs. Welbeck had been exchanging glances with Mr. Welbeck, seemingly trying to stop him, but to no avail.

Maia calmly finished chewing her food, then looked up and smiled at Mr. Welbeck.

In acalm and measured tone, she said, “Having a professional manager is indeed a good choice to some extent. However, | am still young, and there are certain things | can handle on my own. After all, Starlight Entertainment is not comparable to Uncle Welbeck’s shipping company. There’s still a lot for me to learn but we are still sailing smoothly. But Uncle Welbeck, since you brought up the topic of a professional manager, are you looking for recommendations?”