Chapter 194 We Barely Know You
Chapter 194 We Barely Know You
Baron got himself delirious because of Emma while Drake lost his mind because of Sophia. What
marvelous women they were!
Olivia spoke duly, "Dad, you should calm down. Pay heed to your high blood pressure."
Drake squinted and walked up to them, "Anybody? Take my grandpa home!"
The Old Riley replied angrily, "No, I'm not going back!"
"Grandpa, you have nothing to do here. Just leave."
"Shut up! Why should I listen to you? I'm still alive!"
Many people at present sighed.
The Rileys were on good terms with one another, at least on the surface.
But now, their internal conflicts were exposed. Perhaps, the Riley family's influnce in Sealand would be
diminished.
Drake gestured his retinues to take the Old Riley out by pushing his wheelchair.
Olivia said to him in exasperation, "Drake, he's your grandpa. Show some respect!"
"You must be fatigued, too, my stepmother. Go back with him!" said Drake.
His face darkened, which was scary. After rethinking, Olivia chose to take things slow and leave.
Noah didn't care about what just happened. His only goal was to get Sophia.
During the banquet, he kept a distance from her, but now, he walked up to her.
"Sophia!" said Noah.
The seven members of the Lawson family, as well as Chloe and Helena, had their eyes on him.
It was pretty stressful for Noah to walk toward Sophia under the gaze of so many watchful people.
Thus, Noah did appreciate Drake who could walk calmly to Sophia before.
"I know I'm not your Mr. Right right now, but anyhow I'm the most competitive pursuer. Please let me
take precedence over others. I'm always here for you," said Noah genuinely.
Bard stepped up to Noah and wrapped his arm around the latter's shoulder, "Noah, you know what?
Previously, what we were most afraid of was that you would take Sophia from us someday.
Unexpectedly, another man did that."
"Now, it's totally the opposite. We hope you can make it so that she can stay in Pinkerton at least. So,
good luck."
Noah stared at Bard, feeling surprised. Such words were really out of his expectation.
And he looked at others who were smiling at him.
Did it mean that they were willing to let him be together with Sophia?
And how about Sophia? How did she think of it?
With a poker face, Sophia said, "I'm not in the mood. Let's talk about it later!"
Noah felt really upset. Although Drake lacked the support of the Lawsons, he obtained Sophia's heart.
But it was the other way around for Noah. He got the support of the Lawsons, but Sophia didn't feel
anything for him.
Just then, Bailey came up with a smile, stretching out his hand, "Miss Lawson, nice to meet you. Let
me introuduce myself again. I'm Bailey, Chloe's boyfriend."
Sophia also stretched out her hand to shake hands with Bailey. "Hey, I'm Sophia, Chloe's best friend."
"I gotta tell you if you dare hurt her, you'll be doomed!"
Bailey laughed. "Absolutely, you've told me many times and I won't forget it."
Sophia nodded.
Naturally, Flynn and Drake saw it.
Flynn nudged Drake, looking at Bailey. "What's going on?"
Drake also gazed at him, without any expression or response.
When Bailey came back to them, Flynn asked, "What are you doing, bro?"
"Calm down, Sophia and Chloe are good friends. I just say hi," explained Bailey.
"I thought you betrayed us because of your girlfriend."
Bailey tossed a glance at Drake and hinted, "Come on, someone has betrayed us long before."
Clearly, "someone" referred to Drake.
Flynn looked at Drake subconsciously.
But Drake said coldly, "You're right. I want to betray you and take their side, but none of them accept
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When the banquet was almost over, the guests left.
Tonight's banquet impressed them very much
It was out of their expectations that Sophia had such a strong family background.
People who cooperated with Sophia before were ecstatic, seeming that they had got the support of the
top four families in Pinkerton.
As for the others, all of them were thinking of how to cooperate with Sophia in the future.
Sophia and others left after they took Abbott and Laura home.
After a long day, Abbott and Laura felt a bit tired, but it surprised them that someone paid them a visit.
It was Drake. They made eye contact with each other and received him. After all, where they lived now
was the turf of the Riley family.
"Good evening, Mr. Riley. What's going on?"
Laura's voice was so aloof that Drake felt like being stabbed by thousands of knives.
"Good evening, Mr. and Mrs. Lawson. I know I should not come at this ungodly hour, but I have to talk
to you. I'm afraid I will never have time if I miss this chance," said Drake.
Abbott and Laura were seated in the living room, saying, "Let's get this straight, Mr. Riley."
"Mr. and Mrs. Lawson, you can just call me Drake."
With a grim face, Laura said, "We don't want to, as we barely know you."
Drake expected such words, but he still felt upset.
"But I and Sophia know each other well. We may be a family in the future."
Laura snorted. "I think my daughter has made it clear to you in the banquet, hasn't she? You're smart.
You know what to do."
It was rare that Drake felt tense like this, except when he faced Sophia.
After all, he was talking with Sophia's parents.
If there was a bad choice of words, it would be beyond redemption.
Looking up at them, Drake said, "I'll never give her up no matter how many times she refuses me. I'll
wait for her until she consents to marry me."
Abbott was able to sense his powerful and confident vibe. Of the men of the young generation, Drake
could be called "the best of the best".
"Mr. Riley. Do you still love my daughter? Or you are just unwilling to accept the fact you were
dumped? Would you just blow her off after you get her again?"