Chapter 679 - 678: The First Rule of Chasing a Wife (22)
Bella paused for a moment, then smiled slightly and said, "I’m okay with anything."
Damian turned his head to look at her without speaking.
Bella resigned herself, "Do they have hairtail and sea kelp? I’ve been wanting to eat these two." She had been abroad for five years and hadn’t tasted authentic hotpot, and now the aroma had awakened her inner foodie.
Damian glanced around, "They do." With that, he marked those dishes.
"Mr. Ford, see what you want to eat, don’t let us be the only ones ordering," Bella said, handing over the menu.
Director Ford smiled, "I’m fine with anything, but as for drinks... Eating hotpot is best with cold beer for flavor. I wonder if your friends are used to that," he said while looking at Aiden Hayes.
"I have no problem with that," Aiden smiled gracefully, "Since there are so many of us, why not have the waiter bring over two cases of cold beer?"
"Hahaha, I like straightforward people like you," Director Ford, who enjoyed drinking, laughed upon hearing that, "Waiter, bring two cases of cold draft beer over."
"Alright," the waiter said as they left the private room with the menu.
"I haven’t introduced everyone yet, have I?" Bella lightly tapped her forehead and said, "Godmother, Mr. Ford, this is a friend I met abroad, named Aiden Hayes. Young Master Hayes, this is my godmother, you can call her Ms. Cheney. And this is her boyfriend, you can call him Mr. Ford or Director Ford."
"Director Ford? Is Mr. Ford a director?" Aiden was quite naturally friendly.
"I’ve directed a few dramas," Director Ford chuckled, "And may I ask, Mr. Hayes, are you Mr. Cargill’s son?"
"Oh, let’s not bring that up, I’m almost being kicked out of the house by my father," Aiden joked, "This time I’m back to see if there are any good development projects in the country, planning to find a job."
"Mr. Hayes, you really know how to joke," Director Ford laughed.
Bella interjected beside them, "Mr. Ford, don’t listen to his nonsense. He’s back this time to break into the entertainment industry, and you know a lot in this area, maybe you could give him some advice."
"Oh?" Director Ford was curious, "I wonder if Mr. Hayes is planning to open a branch or invest?"
"I’m currently researching and investigating, no decision yet," Aiden smiled.
As they chatted, the waiter gradually served the dishes, and in no time Cynthia Young and Judy Zimmerman arrived.
Cynthia nodded to everyone, "Sorry, there was a bit of traffic on the road, so I’m late."
"Just in time, just in time. Ms. Young, sit here, and Judy, you sit here too," Bella stood up to arrange seats for them.
Cynthia and Judy sat down, everyone was familiar with each other, except for Aiden Hayes.
But that wouldn’t affect his performance at all.
Aiden gave Cynthia a particularly charming smile and said, "The Stunning Miss Young, we meet again, what a coincidence."
"This is a welcome banquet hosted by Bella for you, isn’t it normal to see you?" Cynthia seemed completely unaware of Aiden’s flirtation, her tone all business.
Aiden didn’t expect to hit a wall right at the start, this was intriguing.
"Yes indeed. Having The Stunning Miss Young at my welcome banquet is truly an honor," Aiden undeterred, pushed forward with increasing charm, continuously flirting with Cynthia.
Unfortunately, Cynthia seemed oblivious, totally unmoved. Her expression at the meal was like she was handling business in the office, "I’m here not because of Mr. Hayes, but because of Bella. Mr. Hayes, is there something wrong with your eyes?"