Chapter 343 Andrew, Isn't This Too Fast?
Jessica was also grateful that he had helped her precious daughter tonight, so she spoke up, "Mr. Wilson, are you here on a business trip from Emerald City?
Since you rarely come here, if you don't mind, you're welcome to join us.
Tonight's guests are all people we know well, so you won't feel uncomfortable."
Normally, faced with their repeated invitations, Daniel definitely wouldn't refuse.
But right now, his heart was filled with nothing but irritation and bitterness. He really wasn't in the mood to attend any party.
However, he didn't show any negative emotions in front of them.
He politely said, "Thank you for your kind offer, but we're here for a team dinner tonight. There are still people from our team waiting downstairs, so I really can't make it."
Seeing him say this, the family of three didn't insist further.
Patrick politely said, "In that case, we won't keep you. Thanks again for saving Anna tonight. Let us walk you out."
With that, he made a gesture to show the way.
Since they were his elders, Daniel didn't show his heavy emotions. He just nodded and walked toward the exit of the lounge.
At this moment, in the flower hall, Olivia had been brought here by Andrew.
Without others around, Olivia's brain, which had been frozen all evening, finally returned to normal.
Her expression now showed some embarrassed annoyance. She couldn't help but pinch his arm, "Andrew, you scared me tonight! Why didn't you tell me that Anna's welcome party was also being held here?
I had no mental preparation at all and just met your family like that."
Thinking about her performance just now.
She probably only left a silly impression in the eyes of those two elders, which made her feel somewhat devastated.
Olivia continued to complain, "I hadn't left a good impression on them to begin with, and now it's even worse."
Andrew looked at her huffing expression, his eyes showing a hint of amusement, finding this Olivia very lively.
His eyes were deep as he said in a low voice, "I wanted to give you a surprise."
Olivia said irritably, "More like a shock, I'd say."
When she learned just now that those two people were Andrew's uncle and aunt, she was completely flustered on the spot and almost stuttered when speaking.
Andrew could see she was genuinely a bit annoyed, so he put his arm around her shoulder and gently coaxed her, "This really was an accident. My original plan was to wait until you finished eating, then go find you and mention this to you, giving you some mental preparation.
Then I would arrange for you all to meet.
I never expected you'd run into Anna first."
After that, things were beyond his control.
Andrew could only let the situation develop naturally.
Olivia's eyes showed some surprise. "So you really had the idea of having me meet your family tonight? Isn't this too fast?"
According to her own thinking, she should at least wait until she had achieved something at the research institute.
Olivia had set herself a timeline of one year.
She thought that by then, with some career achievements under her belt.
Bringing up the matter of her and Andrew being together might not be so difficult.
But Andrew didn't even discuss it with her and arranged for them to meet so quickly.
It really caught her off guard.
If the Hamiltons weren't willing to accept her, wouldn't that meeting just now have been extremely awkward?
Olivia felt relieved in hindsight. The more she thought about it, the more unbelievable it seemed. She couldn't help but look at him and say, "How come I never noticed you were so impulsive before?"
Having known him for so long, he had always seemed steady and composed to her.
Whatever he did, he always planned carefully before acting.
But this time, he was truly hasty.
Andrew listened to her assessment of him, his lips curving up in an especially charming smile, "I didn't notice it myself either. Maybe it's because I met you."
His eyes were full of tenderness. He raised his hand to pull her closer, his tone becoming much more serious, "I want my family to get to know you early, to see how wonderful you are."
He was saying sweet things again.
But Olivia couldn't resist him like this.
She was quite moved in her heart.
But beyond that, she was still somewhat uneasy, "Your uncle and aunt are both really nice people. When we met just now, they didn't give me any attitude at all.
On the contrary, their manner was very warm and especially friendly, but...
Can they really accept you and me being together?"
She was still very worried about this point.
But Andrew's eyes looked at her with absolute certainty, telling her, "Yes! They all like you too.
And Anna.
Although you met for the first time tonight, after she heard about us, she learned everything about you thoroughly.
Before even returning to the country, she kept pestering Benjamin every few days to tell her about us.
Though you hadn't met, she already approved of you.
As for my uncle and aunt, you don't need to worry.
Since I started middle school, they haven't interfered with any of my decisions.
Because they trust that all my decisions are well-considered, and they never question them."
"Really?" Olivia looked at him half-believing, not quite convinced by his words.
After all, the entire upper-class circle of Harmony City didn't think well of her and Andrew being together.
Andrew chuckled softly, cupping Olivia's face and gently smoothing away the worry between her brows, "Of course it's true. When have I ever lied to you?
Trust me, don't worry so much. My uncle and aunt have always been very open-minded people.
They care about me and understand me. They know that once I make a choice, I won't easily change it."
At this point, Andrew's tone seemed to pause, "To be honest with you, my uncle's requirements for who I date are pretty low—just that she be female.
After all, before I met you, I seemed to show signs of being single for life.
My aunt's standards are slightly higher, requiring that the other person's conditions in all aspects at least not be too far off."
He smiled again, meeting Olivia's gaze, "Olivia, your medical skills are so good, you're beautiful, and your background is excellent. Every single point meets my aunt's wishes.
As for Anna, there's even less to say. Since she was little, she's felt that whatever I choose is the best, and she never questions my decisions.
If I like it, she approves."
After hearing his words, Olivia fell silent.
Why did she feel like all of this was like a dream?
Was getting the Hamiltons to accept her really this easy?
Was he really not fooling her?
Andrew seemed to see through her thoughts. Not wanting to overstate things, he spoke honestly in a low voice, "Actually, it's just my grandfather who's still being stubborn.
He's a bit set in his ways, but you don't need to worry. Now I've brought my uncle and the others over to our side.
They're all allies in helping convince my grandfather!"
Olivia was so wonderful!
Anyone who met her would like her.
No matter what, Finnegan would have to accept her!