The Traps of the Black Swan (Book 2)

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Despite knowing Palmer might trouble Ruby Jane, Lisa pulled the chair for her with a sigh. Ruby Jane who was confused hearing his mutter, asked him, "What's wrong, Lili? Is there a problem?"

Lisa held her shoulders and made her sit before he sat down. "I was thinking... My wife should have been dumb."

"Heh?" She had no plans to create havoc. There wasn't Jisoo or Mino for her to plan anything mischief and have fun in silence.

Lisa propped his head on his fist and looked at her, "I want to take you away from the coming problem, but that will make you appear as a dependent leader of a company." He would never let that happen when she was stronger than him in business. If she was dumb, he could have protected her like a pearl in the shell.

"Now I have to watch you being bullied." He shook his head in resignation and went closer to her ear, "And my Cupcake flirting with the old man."

Ruby Jane giggled hearing the last line. She never thought of flirting with Palmer. Hearing Lisa, she decided to consider it, "I will keep that in mind," And she loves how he doesn't try to take her away from her problems concerning her business. "Your Cupcake loves Lili..." She saw him satisfied so she added, "and the cupcakes he bakes."

Lisa instantly showed his displeasure, "No cupcakes, only Lili."

Ruby Jane's smile widened seeing him behave like a stubborn child. She was about to respond, both heard somebody clear their throat.

'Ahem'

Ruby Jane and Lisa turned and saw Palmer squinting his eyes at them. Ruby Jane felt too many gazes on them. 'Oh damn.' She thought realizing she and Lisa forgot to be attentive flirting with each other.

Unlike what others thought, Ruby Jane and Lisa were quick to compose. One turned emotionless while the other had her serene smile, hard to read. Both stood up and greeted, unintentionally in perfect sync, "Mr. Palmer." Ruby Jane and Lisa glanced at each other in surprise before looking back at Palmer.

"Did you forget this is a formal dinner?" Palmer's grim voice sounded.

Ruby Jane hooked her hand with Lisa's leaving everyone wordless, "Mr. Palmer, we just got married. I am sure you have been through the same period in your early life."

Palmer stood wordless staring at Ruby Jane who flashed him a brilliant smile. He had expected her apology whereas she didn't consider their action improper at all. He bought her words thinking why she should be apologetic to flirt with her husband.

Lisa added looking at his wife, "Love is something hard to get in life." Then his gaze shifted to Palmer, "How could Mr. Palmer forget his dear wife!? I am sure we will recollect his sweet memories."

Palmer snorted. It wasn't because he disagreed with Lisa's opinion. He just gets annoyed recalling Lisa's lecture by hearing his voice.

Palmer's assistant had no words. He was truly wonderstruck hearing the shrewd couple change the whole scenario. The people who were thinking Skylar and M were done for, started to worry Skylar and M might get the resort with their amazing coordination.

Palmer sat down, then his assistant signaled everyone to take the seats. "Please take seats. Dinner will be served. We hope you enjoy the feast food arranged for you."

All took their seats, feeling glad there were no long speeches. But their eyes couldn't help moving to the table where Palmer was sitting.

Since Lisa chose to attend as Ruby Jane's husband, Palmer thought he could irritate the man to avenge him, "Did President Evans's husband chose to abandon his company?"