Chapter 147 Ariana was forced into her seat .
Evelyn gazed between her and Victor .
It seems you two are close .
No wonder Mr.
Smith entrusted you to contact me .
Evelyn smiled , masking her discomfort by sipping her water .
Victor ignored her .
And now that Ariana had been brought over , Evelyns displeasure only grew .
Ariana could sense Evelyns annoyance .
Knowing Evelyn , Ariana was certain she wouldnt want to embarrass herself .
Ariana turned her focus back to Victor .
Mr.
Smith , Ms.
Granger is interested in collaborating with you .
Summoning me here like this doesnt seem very appropriate … Ariana tried to stand up .
But Victor pressed her back into the chair .
Ariana felt speechless .
1 Victor remained unfazed .
Since youre the one who arranged this meeting , its only natural for you to be here .
Then , he turned to Evelyn .
Dont you agree , Ms.
Granger ? Youre right , Mr Smith .
Evelyns expression betrayed her emotions .
Anyone could see that Evelyn was merely playing along to avoid offending Victor .
However , Victor seemed .indifferent to her.
Ariana not only felt awkward but also uneasy .
Well then , please proceed with your discussion .
Ariana cleared her throat .

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Ill simply stay here as a witness .
Whats the rush ? Victo ? Victor gestured to a server .
The menu , The server froze .
Werent they not planning to eat ? Nevertheless , he quickly handed over the menu .
Victor passed it to Ariana Evelyns frustration grew .
Victor rejected her invitation to dine moments ago .
Yet now , he not only agreed to order but handed the menu to Ariana first .
What was the meaning of this ? Was Victor humiliating her ? Ariana was just as surprised .
What are you doing ? Didnt you say you were hungry ? Victor replied calmly .
dont want my partner sitting through a discussion on an empty stomach .
Ariana had only mentioned being hungry as an excuse .
Noticing Evelyns sour expression , Ariana handed the menu to her .
Ms.
Granger , why dont you take a look and see if theres anything youd like ? The food here is excellent Even if Evelyn were hungry , she would have lost her appetite by now .
Im not hungry .
Feel free to order if you are , Mr.
Torrey .
After all , Mr.
Smith is paying .
1/2 Chapter 147 +25 BONUS Despite her flowery words , her implications were clear .
With two out of three people at the table declining to eat , who would dare be the only one to order? Ariana sensed the tense atmosphere and set the menu down , hoping to let the matter drop .
Victor spoke up , Two beef steaks , medium rare .
And two glasses of red wine .
Right away , sir .
The server collected the menu and left .
Ariana seized the opportunity to lighten the mood .
Mr.
Smith , how thoughtful of you to order for us two ladies .
Victor shrugged .
Ms.
Granger said she wasnt hungry , so didnt order for her .