CHAPTER 74
"Where's Mr. Kaden?" Tanong ko kay Rain after entering the grand hall.
"I believe he will not come." Kalmado niyang sagot at itinuro sa akin ang daan papunta sa table namin.
Again? He's already on the board and was the one who proposed the idea for the project pero kahit isang beses ay hindi pa siya nagpapakita sa kahit na anong event. Without a doubt, another proxy will appear on his behalf. That's why I was expecting Rain to respond to that, we can't help it.
"I also received a call from the station before we arrived," bigla niyang sabi at tumigil sa kalagitnaan ng paglalakad. Sinensyasan ko lang siya na ituloy ang sasabihin niya. "COP Berdea has asked for your opinion on whether or not to inform the palace about Bogs Paraday's imprisonment." Paliwanag niya.
It's clearly the best way to hand him over to the palace for his crimes. Sarado na ang kasong meron siya sa akin the moment they captured Mrs. Ramirez. There's no denying na sangkot siya sa gulo when she's caught on sight.
"Ezekiel!" Napalingon kami ni Rain tumawag ng pangalan ko.
"Ms. Davis! I'm glad to see you around!" I greeted her. Siya naman ay yumakap sa akin bago nakipagkamay kay Rain.
"I'd like you to meet my niece Lisha." Banggit at pagpapakilala niya sa kanyamg pamangkin na babae sa akin.
"It gives me great pleasure to meet you, Mr. Helffrich." She took a step forward and shook my hand.
"This is the first time I've seen her here, tita." Sumangayon naman siya.
"Since she has only recently entered the business world, I created an opportunity for her by meeting with large investors here." Paliwanag niya sa akin. "I guess the name "Lisha" didn't ring a bell to you, Ezekiel. I thought you were aware of the current trends?" Natatawa niyang kwento.
"Tita, I'm a very busy person. Because of my hectic schedule, I haven't had much time to browse the internet or watch news in the last few days." Umiiling kong kwento. "Would you mind telling me about yourself right now?" Nakangiti ko suhestiyon kay Lisha. Tumango naman siya.
"If that's what you want, Mr. Helffrich." Sabi niya at sumlyap muna kay tita bago muling tumingin sa akin.
"My name is Lisha Davis, and as my auntie mentioned, this is my first time attending these types of events since starting my business." Paliwanag niya sa akin.
"I see." Saad ko at tiningnan ang ilang mga tao na dumalo. "If I'm not mistaken, you own a perfume company."
"As expected of you, Ezekiel!" Tuwang-tuwang sabi ni tita at bahagyang pumalakpak.
"Yes, you guessed correctly, but how did you know?" She asked with her head tilted.
"You put too much perfume on." Simpleng sagot ko. "It's both a good and a bad idea to advertise it in that manner." Dagdag ko. Mukha namang naintindihan niya ang timutukoy ko.
"Is that so? Could you please tell me why?" Tanong niya pa ulit.
"I'll excuse myself first." Paalam ni tita at kumaway papalayo sa amin. Of course, this is an event. It is also where investors like us continue to network and make connections with other companies that will benefit our own.
