Go After My Ex-wife
Chapter 761 Master Cohen's Birthday Invitation

"Hey, look at you, you're shivering. Even if you enjoy doing laundry, the water is still too cold. Come on, let's get out of the dormitory. It's freaking cold in here. I'll take you out for a cafe au lait. I also have something to discuss with you." Steffan tugged at Belle's hand, urging her to follow him.

Belle's body was not on good terms with the cold. She could not help but to shiver as soon as she stepped out into the cold. Steffan had to protect her from the cold wind before quickly heading back to her room to fetch her down jacket. Once he helped her put it on, only then did he lead her onto the streets.

In the concrete jungle of Colombo's prime business district.

Steffan brought Belle to a decent cafe.

He ordered a cup of Brazilian coffee as well as some desserts.

He had ordered an entire table's worth of delicious and fragrant food.

The two sat opposite each other.

The temperature in the cafe was perfect. As Belle sipped on her cup of coffee, she gradually felt herself warming up.

"Dory, I have plans to produce a batch of cars that you've designed for next month's car exhibition. I've picked out some outstanding designs. Hopefully, I'll be able to convince Melvin Cohen to join our company to help with the interior designs. Both of you will have to work closely. That way, there's no need for me to worry about the quality of cars, not when I have the two of you working together," Steffan said as coffee slipped down his throat.

Belle smiled and said, "Mr. Yintern, you are very wise. This is an excellent plan, but I'm afraid you might not be able to convince him to join our company."

Steffan smiled as he swept his eyes across her face. He then said, "The Yintern Group may not be a large corporation or well-known all over the world, but we are quite reputable in Srirano. I'm confident that Melvin's value will not drop, should he choose to join our company."

What Steffan said was true. The Yintern Group was the best company in Srirano at the moment. If even the Yintern Group was unable to convince him, then there wouldn't be any company that would succeed in persuading him to join their company.

"I heard that Melvin is planning to make his mark here in Srirano. He'll be a fool not to join your company." Belle nodded in acknowledgement.

"Here, take a look at this." Steffan smiled as he retrieved a card from his pocket and waved it in front of Belle.

"What is it?" Belle was very curious.

"Master Cohen's birthday party invitation." Steffan smiled brightly, his entire face was lit up.

"Melvin sent you an invitation?" Belle asked in surprise.

"Of course," Steffan replied, sounding very pleased with himself. "All of the notable people in Srirano have been invited, including the Yintern Group. I heard that our company was the first to receive his invitation."

"Wow, that's amazing!" Belle smiled as she gave him a thumbs up.

"Therefore, we'll have two days to compile everything. We'll have to pick out a few of your designs and present them to Melvin during his birthday banquet. I don't think there will be any reason for him to reject us," Steffan said confidently, and the smile in his eyes was rAl Diarnt.

Belle pondered for a while and nodded. When she heard the word 'we', she asked, "Steffan, am I supposed to attend Melvin's birthday banquet as well?"

"Yeah." Steffan nodded, though he was a little hesitant for her to come with him. For one, Melvin was a person who was hard to deal with. Secondly, he heard that Melvin was a pervert. Belle was a very beautiful woman. He was afraid that Melvin would take advantage of her. It would be bad if he did. As he thought to himself, he could only hear the reluctance in Belle's voice as she asked, "Steffan, can I not go?"

He cleared his throat and reached out to grab Belle's small hand. "Dory, don't be afraid. I'll be accompanying you the whole time. No one would dare to take advantage of you."

Belle blinked her eyes and asked in surprise, "Is Melvin a devil who would take advantage of people just because it's his birthday?"

"This..." Steffan coughed lightly and said, "No, there's no such thing. It's just that you're very beautiful, so I'm afraid that all the men will not be able to take their eyes off of you. I don't want anything bad to happen to you, lest it damages your reputation."

"I see." Belle smiled. "Steffan, you're such a joker. You think too highly of me."

"No, I'm not joking. I'm just worried about you." He raised his eyebrows and propped his chin on his hands as he looked her straight in the eye. "Dory, I'm sure you know how I feel about you."

He would occasionally utter these kinds of intimate words when the two of them were alone. Belle was not used to such a situation, so she lowered her head and said in a low voice, "Steffan, we are in public. Please watch your words."

Steffan's eyes grew darker. He smiled and relaxed the muscles on his face.

"Dory, I know how you feel, and I'm aware of your concerns. I will never force a woman to accept me, so to speak. But you have to be fair. Why don't you give me a chance and try it out with me, am I right?" Steffan's expression gradually became solemn. He reached out and held Belle's hand tightly. Belle felt that she had no way to escape.

In fact, Steffan wasn't one to sweet-talk. Ever since he fell in love with Dory, he had been very solicitous about her. However, he did not make any exaggerated actions. At most, he would just dole out some loving words.

But then it was different. He felt that he had to take action. He did not want to wait any longer. He had already reached his limit. He wanted to shower her with love, in hopes that she would slowly accept him and fall into his arms.

Belle's heart was racing. She found it hard to speak but she eventually muttered, "Steffan, I need to find out about my past before I fall in love again. Could you please give me some time?" She did not outrightly refuse him.

She was pregnant when she had fallen into the river. There were two questions that popped into her mind. Firstly, why had she fallen into the river? Secondly, who was the father of the baby? Was there any conspiracy?

These questions were like a tangle of knots, failing to be unraveled.

She knew she had to get to the bottom of these questions regardless. That was how she was.

Steffan was the one who had saved her, and he had a good impression of her. Moreover, in all honesty, he was an excellent man.

Was there any reason for her to reject him?

"Sure." Steffan's lips curled into a sincere smile. This was the first time that Belle had seen him put on such a heartfelt smile.

Steffan was a little more confident then. Although she still had some concerns, she did not reject him. That meant that she did not dislike him.

He felt that he had a chance with Belle.

The atmosphere soon became comfortable again.

Steffan quickly changed the topic and began to talk casually.

In the fancy-looking office.

Belle was sorting out the designs in her hands. Steffan had instructed her to pick out some outstanding designs and bring them to Melvin's birthday banquet the next day.

Steffan also said that Melvin's requirements were sky-high. Generally, he would only proceed with the designs that he liked. Moreover, he had a keen eye. Belle was very meticulous as she perused her designs.

Since the olden days, it was known that gifted people had strange behaviors and they stood out. Hence, it wasn't hard to understand.