Chapter 319: Banquet (1/2)

After finishing his business with Sihan, he returned to his room and stayed there to make his next plan to deal with his reputation and turn it to his advantage.

He spent most of his time inside his room, only to come out after Ellen and Alea called him to start his preparation for the banquet.

He also got invited by Phyrill to take care of his appearance at the banquet. Theo accepted it since he had nothing to do other than thinking about his response to others in the banquet.

It took him an hour to get ready. There wasn't much different from his last appearance other than the color of his tuxedo, so there was no more shock from Phyrill and others.

As soon as they finished, Theo and the others were picked up by the driver to go to the venue.

However, as one would expect, Theo indeed needed to deal with the camera again as the driver told them. ”I'm sorry, but Theodore Griffith and Alea Eilric are required to take a picture together again before Theodore gets his own session since you are the MVP of this competition.”

”So, I need to put up with her again?” Theo sighed while pointing his finger at Alea.

The latter only pouted as she didn't have any more grudge like the previous banquet. ”What do you mean you need to put up with me again? I won't do anything today. I will just follow your lead.”

Theo raised his eyebrows and stared at her dumbfoundedly.

”Don't look at me with those eyes…” Alea sighed.

”Anyway, it's time for us to go.” Theo shrugged and opened the door. He was greeted by the flash of the camera.

Ignoring all those people, he turned around and extended his hand.

Alea gently reached his hand and came out of the car. She didn't forget to sneak her arm into his before waving to the camera with a smile.

At the very least, they managed to escape from that place. Even though Theo needed to go to another one, he somehow ended it before his teammates and escaped to the venue.

There, he found Alea had been talking to a few people like Cheng Sui, Enrica, and Zara.

”Hehe, I have been waiting for you, Theo.” Nella's voice echoed in his ears as many of them noticed Theo as well.

”How is the ring? Is it too small for you?” Nella asked.

”If it's too small, I can simply use my pinkie.” Theo shrugged and showed her the ring, which was still on his middle finger.

”That's good then.” Nella nodded. ”Do you have any plans to visit my house after this?”

”Ehm… No.” Theo rolled his eyes.

”I guess so.” Nella chuckled. ”You can choose whatever future you want, but is it okay if I am present with you? There are a few things that you need to know after all.”

”In the discussion?” Theo asked while squinting his eyes.

”Yes. You will know about it later.”

”Are you sure?”

”Trust me. I never lied to you, Theo.”

”Well, okay then.” Theo nodded. ”But only at this banquet.”