Chapter 1028: My Fabulous Girl Boss

“Erm…” Guilt clenched Francesca’s stomach as she reluctantly asked, “W-When did you come?”

“Fifteen minutes ago.”

Danrique dropped his gaze to look at the wine in his glass.

“I…”

Francesca tried to think of an excuse, but couldn’t come up with one. She knew she couldn’t involve William, so she lied, “The room was too stuffy. I just wanted to get some fresh air.”

“Next time, if you want to go anywhere or do anything, go through the door and not through the window. It will be a shame if you fall and become the snow leopards’ food.”

Danrique set his glass on the table and got up to leave.

Mixed feelings stirred within Francesca as she watched him leave.

Fifteen minutes ago, she had just gone out through the window. That meant Danrique had been sitting there for fifteen minutes, silently waiting for her return.

he didn’t ask anything.

acted out of

of her thoughts. She

“Is William asleep?”

strode right

please come in,

Robin’s chest

within Francesca. Has Danrique

can’t ask them now, or I might as well be admitting to Danrique

was sitting on the sofa, sipping

asked with

“No.”

close. It might seem like there was no trace, but there was a small stain

the sofa and asked straightforwardly, “William, why

in M Nation, saying they had something to discuss. I postponed their meeting and insisted to wait for you, but they persisted and even wanted to visit me at my place. I didn’t want to invite any troubles,

He was aware Danrique was the decision-maker in their collaboration, so he

bribe him and use him to take

Not wanting to offend both sides, William came up with an excuse and came to Erihal to meet with Danrique.

He proved his loyalty and sincerity to Danrique and also avoided trouble at the same time.

“They were too impatient.” Danrique reached for the glass of wine in Robin’s hand, gently swirling the red liquid. “It’s good that you’re staying here for a while. You can attend my wedding.”

“You really want to get married?” William asked softly. “As the figure of authority of the Lindberg family, your marriage is a matter of great importance.

“Every faction wants to ally with the Lindberg family through marriage. I heard it wasn’t just the three major families, but even the bureaucrats of Erihal wanted to marry their daughters to you.

“Have you thought things through? Are you sure you want to marry Ms. Cece?”

“Of course, she is the only woman I want to marry.” Danrique was sure and firm. “A true man expands his empire through his wits and fists, not marriage.”

“You’re right but reality is cruel-”

“William.” Danrique cut William off and insinuated, “You’re born a royalty. It’s not a surprise that you have such thoughts.

“However, I’m different from you. The reason I work so hard to stand on top of the world is so that I can live my life however I want.

“If a powerful man turned his love life into a bargaining chip for power, that’s incompetence.”