The Billionaire's Irresistible Enemy

Ch. 44

Colton

"Colton! I'm so happy you're here," Hannah said with a big smile. She called me this morning and asked if I could join the committees' meeting for the potato festival in the afternoon. I went and join in on the fun. I thought it was a great way to connect with people in our town, just like she did.

The meeting took place in the town hall, where the town's mayor and the council's office were. When I got there at four, everyone was already huddled around a round table inside a conference room. There were ten of them, including Hannah.

"Hey everyone, we're so honored to have Colton Treble with us this afternoon. I figured everyone knows him. Well, who wouldn't? You've seen how much he's done for Dansville. Despite being busy, he's here to make our potato festival more memorable and fun," Hannah said.

They all acknowledged me with a friendly hello. After exchanging pleasantries, Hannah said to me.

"While waiting for the others to arrive, I'd like to show you the town's painting and antique collection."

"Sure." I agreed and went with her.

Being the stepdaughter of the mayor, she seemed to have full access of every room. She showed me every department briefly and met the employees. Then we went to the little museum where the paintings and rare pieces were hidden.

"Are you planning to move her in Dansville soon?" She asked suddenly.

I looked at her, then smiled. "Maybe. It depends on the situation."

"I wonder, what kind of situation?" She smiled back, very sweetly. "Maybe when you find someone to spend the rest of your life with?"

I shrugged my shoulders, my smile widened. "Who knows? We can never tell what the future holds."

"Tell me. What kind of woman are you into." She glanced at me, then focused her eyes on the painting of flowers.

"I don't have any particular type, but I admire a woman who is strong, career-oriented, kind and family-oriented. She must know what she wants and go after her dreams."

"Well, that's good." She nodded. "How about on looks? Do you prefer blond or brunette."

"Preferably brunette." I answered thinking of Luna.

"Hmm...seems like you were describing me." She chuckled, then took back what she said. "I'm just kidding, don't take me seriously. Come on, let's go back. I'm sure everyone is there already."

My eyebrows rose, then chuckled lightly. "Okay."

We went back to the group and the meeting started. It was presided over by one of the councilors. The meeting went smoothly and wrapped up at 5:45. Then, Hannah happily asked everyone to come over for dinner at her place.

"We'll be having a feast tonight, courtesy of the mayor. We'll be having wagyu steak, lobsters, roast chicken, beef wellington, and a seafood platter. For dessert, there are gelato, chocolate cake and crème Brulé for dessert."

I was tempted to accept the invitation. It would be a good start to connect with the people on Dansville. And they prepared most of my favorite dishes.

"Wow, just the mention of those dishes made me starving already." one man said, rubbing his tummy.

"Me too." One woman chuckled, then asked Hannah. "I heard you're practicing how to cook. Are we going to try one of your dishes?"

"Ah, someday Margo. I got so busy today." She smiled shyly. "Our Italian chef will do all the cooking."

"It's good that you're learning how to cook, Hannah." The other woman said. "Because the saying that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, is true." She turned to her husband. "Right, babe?"