Tristan seemed to be flipping through a gold-colored invitation that Emaar’s high-ranking assistant had given him some time ago. While massaging his temples which were throbbing in pain, he sighed softly. There seems to be no hope for Foxtail to attend the event.
By the way, three days have passed. Sophia didn’t even call or text him a bit. Meanwhile, only two days left. So, what steps should Tristan take now?
“Stop being so stupid, Tristan!” said Aurora, who was fed up with entering the man’s room from the start. It was like he was being deliberately ignored. None of his words received a severe response from Tristan.
Raphael also felt the same way. He also entered the room a few minutes ago and seemed to see how Tristan’s expression was getting darker and darker. Seeing what his son was holding, he was sure what was causing the man to act so strangely now.
“Aurora’s right, Tristan. Instead of daydreaming, shouldn’t you focus on getting other work done? Or if you’re bored, just go out for lunch with Aurora.”
Aurora nodded, agreeing with Raphael’s words even though the original purpose of going to Tristan’s room was to invite the man to have lunch together. But why is it being ignored until now?
“What are you really thinking?” inquired Aurora curiously. She didn’t even move from the seat directly opposite Tristan.
While Tristan himself immediately raised his face. Glancing at Aurora and then answering the woman’s question with an indolent expression.
“I’m feeling dizzy, Aurora. It’s about the Foxtail invitation which will take place in two days. It seems there is no hope for our company to attend the event.”
“Invitation?”
Good grief!
Tristan closed his eyes tightly as he cursed softly. He almost forgot that Aurora did not know anything about this matter. When Alabbar’s assistant gave the invitation the other day, only Raphael and Mario were in his room. And he hasn’t said anything to her for the past few days because he doesn’t have time to talk about it.
“Yes, Aurora.”
After a moment of silence, Raphael finally responded to his daughter’s question. He was sure that Aurora would feel confused because he was the only one who knew nothing about this matter.
“Emaar Properties specially invited Tristan to attend a special dinner for smart city contractors. This invitation also celebrates Alabbar and his wife’s 25th wedding anniversary. According to rumors, they are also preparing projects and other large tenders to be given to special guests who will later come to the event. That’s why Tristan is dizzy if he misses this meeting. You certainly know what the consequences will be if our company is not present, right?”
Aurora nodded, slightly understanding what was happening at this time. It turned out that what the man in front of him was messing about was an essential invitation from a prominent developer like Emaar.
“Then, why are you now confused? If you need a partner, I’m ready to accompany you anytime,” offered Aurora confidently.
After all, she had always accompanied Tristan to attend dinners or other business invitations. As Aurora finished her words, Tristan looked back at the woman with a look that was difficult to decipher. Slightly straightened, it wasn’t long before the man’s lips came out with the words.
“The thing is, Alabbar requires me to come with my wife. You certainly haven’t forgotten, right? At my wedding, they were there and even gave presents in person. So, there’s no way I’d go to their event with another woman, Aurora.”
Aurora was stunned. Her previously relaxed face suddenly turned into annoyance. Tristan was even sure that she would be angry any minute.
“Don’t say you begged Sophia to accompany you to the party!”
Aurora exclaimed disapprovingly. Her forefinger was pointed straight at the man in front of her.
“I did ask Sophia to come to Dubai for a week.”
Seeing Aurora’s expression ready to attack with a sentence full of protest, Tristan hastily spoke again.
“But don’t worry, Aurora. Even though I’ve repeatedly begged, even offered her various benefits, Sophia still refused my request. She wasn’t interested at all.”
Aurora laughed out loud. Still annoyed by this fact. Usually, no one will tell anyone about the invitation’s news, which is essential. Even about Tristan, who had invited Sophia.
“You’re all being outrageous. Am I meaningless in this company to not be told at all? Or maybe you’re all hiding it from me on purpose?” she said, throwing a sharp glare at Tristan and his father.
“Aurora,” said Raphael. “Instead of getting angry, you’d better help us think about what steps we should take to stay at the event. Besides, what Tristan said was true. Sophia refused to be invited. Papa even coaxed her the other day. faltered a bit because he’s still mad at Tristan.”
Aurora rolled her eyes. She took several deep breaths, trying to suppress her emotions so she could think quickly of what steps he should take to help Tristan get out of this complicated problem.
“Okay, I’ll be professional. But next time, just be careful you don’t involve me in important matters like now,” the woman threatened. Not long after that, she spoke again. “Since this matter is quite troublesome, how about you try the simple way first.”
“For example?” Tristan asked curiously.
“Yes, you just try to contact Alabbar via telephone and tell me honestly the problem you are facing,” suggested Aurora. Making Tristan’s attention immediately focused on the woman.
“I’m sure, Tristan. If you’d made it clear without hiding anything, Alabbar would have understood and still allowed you to come without having to bring Sophia.”
Raphael nodded in agreement. There’s nothing wrong with trying the advice her daughter gave. “Looks like you should try it that way, Tristan.” Raphael also spoke. “It’s called an effort, we will never know how the results will be. But because our wife is good, hopefully the results will also be good. If it fails, what can we do. The important thing is that we have tried our best, right?”
Tristan was stunned. His mind thought for a moment. Considering whether it is necessary to follow the advice of the two people in front of him. After much thought, he finally agreed to give it a try.
“Tomorrow, I will contact Alabbar directly. Hopefully there will be some good news after this.”