Chapter 315: Chapter 315: Marrying a Young Stepmother (Part 1)
Coming from a wealthy background, he was used to having a table full of dishes every time he dined. Only four dishes felt a bit too modest, but seeing the look of satisfaction on Anya’s face, he suddenly thought that being simple every so often wasn’t bad at all.
Raymond Thorne also ordered two dishes and handed the menu to the waiter.
The waiter bowed and left.
Raymond Thorne looked at Anya Forrest, listening to her chatter continuously.
"I’m sorry, am I being too noisy for you?"
"Not at all. I think you’re very adorable and I especially like listening to you talk."
"I don’t believe you. You must be thinking, this girl Anya sure talks a lot." Anya wrinkled her nose, looking cute.
Raymond Thorne’s eyes were filled with amusement: "Really, Anya, you are truly wonderful."
Anya’s face suddenly turned red, her eyelashes fluttering wildly. She bit her lip and after a moment, softly said, "You’re really wonderful too."
The atmosphere in the private room suddenly became ambiguous.
Anya’s fingers fiddled with the sunflowers in the vase on the dining table, carrying a shy charm unique to young girls.
Raymond Thorne didn’t continue the previous topic but instead said, "Anya, can I ask you for a favor?"
"Go ahead, as long as it’s something I can do, I won’t refuse." Anya tilted her head: "After having two dinners from you, I should repay you somehow."
Raymond Thorne laughed: "I own a villa that has just been renovated, and it lacks a few paintings to hang. I was thinking of hiring someone to paint them, but haven’t found anyone suitable yet. Suddenly thought of you, since you studied art, and wanted to ask for your help."
"This..." Anya hesitated a bit.
"You don’t want to help?"
"Of course, I want to help." Anya said, "I’m just worried my skill level isn’t high enough and might embarrass you. How about this, I’ll give it a try first; if you’re not satisfied, you can find someone else, okay?"
Raymond Thorne agreed immediately.
Anya breathed a sigh of relief and carefully asked about Raymond Thorne’s requirements.
At this moment, the food was served.
They had only eaten halfway when Raymond Thorne’s phone rang.
He took out his phone, looked at the number on the screen, and said, "I’ll take this call."
"Okay."
Raymond Thorne took his phone and walked out: "Rowan, what’s up?"
"Director Forrest is waiting for you in your office, Director Forrest mentioned you had previously scheduled a meeting with him."
Raymond Thorne slapped his forehead, having forgotten about this.
"Just tell him I’ve scheduled a meeting with President Archer, ask him to come back tomorrow."
"Alright, if there are no other instructions, I won’t disturb you any further."
After speaking, Raymond Thorne hung up the phone.
Thinking about Director Forrest being left waiting in the office, he couldn’t help but chuckle. He looked a lot like a foolish king overcome by beauty now.
However, it was quite a pleasant feeling.
A sudden voice came from behind: "Mr. Thorne?"
Raymond Thorne turned around and saw a young lady dressed in designer clothes with exquisite makeup, holding hands with Quinn Thorne and standing behind him: "Hannah, Quinn, are you two dining here as well?"
Raymond Thorne looked at the pair resembling a golden boy and jade maiden before him and felt very gratified.
Such a well-matched pair; his son was a prodigy, and only a prodigy girl like Hannah could suit him. A girl from a modest background was not suitable to be the Family Head of The Thorne Family.
Quinn Thorne remained silent.
Hannah Lawrence smiled and said, "Yes, it’s been a long time since I went out with Quinn, so we planned to dine here. Uncle, have you eaten? Would you like to join us?"
Raymond Thorne was about to speak when Quinn Thorne suddenly said: "Are you sure you want to dine with your Uncle Thorne?"
Hannah Lawrence was stunned for a moment: "I..."
"If you don’t want to, why pretend? Aren’t you tired?"
Hannah Lawrence felt a bit bewildered and somewhat wronged. She held back, blinked her eyes, and said: "Quinn, aren’t you upset?"