Chapter: 1284

"Miss Bennet, here we are," informed the driver dutifully.

Rachel knocked on the earpiece to say goodbye to Quintin. She hung up the phone, touching the button on the side of the phone with her thumb and slightly pressing it down. She then locked the screen.

After she and her assistant got out of the car, she followed the waiter who came to welcome them into the club. They all went to the elevator that would take them to the banquet hall on the sixth floor.

The elevator doors opened and Rachel saw men and women in the banquet hall happily talking to one another.

As Rachel walked out of the elevator, she heard someone call out,

"Miss Bentley."

Rachel scanned the hall to look for the owner of the voice. She saw a man in a black suit talking to another man.

The man was Kyle. He was standing sideways so Rachel could practically see only half of his face.

Moreover, Kyle was wearing sunglasses, which covered most of his face.

Seeing Kyle, Rachel narrowed her eyes.

“Miss Bennet." Kyle noticed Rachel, so he said something to the man he was talking to before approaching Rachel with a smile.

Rachel looked back at him with a smile.

"Welcome to Apliaria, Mr.

Bentley! I have a gift for you."

Right after she said that, her assistant handed the gift box they had prepared in advance to Kyle.

Kyle raised his eyebrows, seeming as though he didn't expect this.

Upon opening the box, he saw an exquisite glass lying in the middle of the box. The dark flannel of the glass's rim made it even more resplendent.

"I apologize for not being able to prepare well for our meeting, because the time was rather limited. As far as I remember, you once majored in fine arts and design in this country, and that you've always been fond of studying the process and designing of ancient cups. I also heard that you collected lots of exquisite instruments.

This glass was found during my mother's business trip, back when she was still alive. Though it may not be the most precious gift there is, its exquisite design is something to marvel at. I believe that you'll like my gift," said Rachel.

Kyle took the glass out of the box. As he inspected it and held it in his hand, he marveled at its resplendence and beauty.

"You're right. I do like the gift." He then put down the glass.

“Thank you, Miss Bennet!"

"I'm glad you like it, Mr. Bentley." Having said that, Rachel casually glanced at the sunglasses Kyle was wearing.

“My assistant reminded me just now, so I'd like to ask about.."

Kyle looked at Rachel, visibly confused.