She Is A CEO

Chapter 1148 Meeting with an Enemy

Although Arthur and Lucia were the undisputed protagonists and objects of admiration, there was a consensus in their circle that it was best not to approach them when they were with Kane and his group. Now, seeing Arthur and Lucia walking towards the center of the hall, everyone immediately became eager to talk to them. However, those who could see where they were headed hesitated - they were walking towards Casper.

At this moment, Casper was boasting with his friends when Billy reminded him, "Casper, Arthur and Lucia are here."Property © of NôvelDrama.Org.

Casper raised an eyebrow. He thought tonight they had decided not to acknowledge him anymore. Turning around, he saw Arthur and Lucia walking towards him hand in hand - two people with such strong presence that no one could help but follow their every move with their eyes. The feeling of resentment stabbed at Casper's heart once again.

That position should have been his!

Suddenly, without warning or provocation from anyone else present except for himself perhaps, all of Casper's friends dispersed as soon as Arthur glanced over at them.

"Mr. Wood and Mrs. Wood are also at Athegate? Why didn't you bring them along?" Lucia spoke first.

"Don't you know why Ms. Webb?" Casper replied nonchalantly while smiling, "I'm sure my appearance here is a joke in many people's eyes."

"You're too self-pitying about it. There's nothing wrong with taking what you've earned by your own abilities." Lucia smiled lightly while mocking him.

Although her sarcasm was obvious enough for anyone to notice, Casper wasn't provoked by it. He knew that neither Jacob nor himself held any weight in her heart anymore. The feeling of resentment affected his mood so much that even his consciousness became depressed.

"Ms. Webb, you're right. There's nothing wrong with taking what you've earned by your own abilities." Caspar calmly accepted Lucia's words. It seemed like she hated him intensely. Her gaze was full of hatred when she looked at him after he spoke those words. Arthur noticed Lucia's emotions, and quickly leaned down next to her ear, speaking softly, "Stable Growth belongs solely to you now. There is no denying this fact. How you acquired it has nothing to do with us."

Lucia lowered her gaze without saying anything more.

"Mr. Davies, you're right. The business world is like a battlefield. Whether it's straightforward or not doesn't matter. Everyone is after their own interests. It's only natural for Stand Hill to take over Stable Growth. There's no need to say more," Casper said with a smile.

But the next voice that responded wasn't Arthur's, it was another sharp voice.

"Natural? Shouldn't it be seizing by force?" Nia's face filled with hostility as she spoke.

Casper's smile froze and he slowly turned his head to face Nia and her friends who had gathered behind her, ready for the show.

"Nia and Kevin are here too?" whispers started around them.

"They're mortal enemies. Tonight Casper is one of the main characters. Why did they invite them?"

"What's so strange about that? Mr. Davies rarely hosts parties. Who hasn't been invited in this circle? It would be strange if they didn't come."

"Shh... let's watch the show."

Casper didn't bother hiding his animosity towards Nia and Kevin; he coldly stared at them like two pieces of filth as soon as he turned his head towards them.

"Ms. Webb, Mr. Davies, long time no see! If I weren't so difficult to bully, then tonight's party should have been jointly hosted by us three." Nia purposely spoke loudly.

Lucia calmly asked Nia while Arthur kept his hand on her back since earlier when she mentioned Stable Growth being transfered to Casper. "Are you still blaming me for transferring Stable Growth?" Casper looked at Lucia when he heard this but her gaze remained calm. But Lucia didn't respond to his reaction

"How could that be?" Nia shook her head helplessly, "If it weren't for you mediating on my behalf before, then I might still be framed in prison now. So, I am not blaming you but rather grateful instead." Nia's words were directed at someone specific which was self-explanatory. She had previously argued with Casper publicly about this issue before, but now brought up again, causing everyone present to start discussing once more. Some were inclined towards Nia while others thought Casper was right all along.

Casper originally wanted to give Nia a warning tonight but unexpectedly she took advantage of him first. If he let himself get bullied by her, then that would be a huge mistake!

"Nia, I thought after your stint in prison, you would have learned to behave. But here you are, still acting so brazenly. Bringing a man with you and spouting off in public like this? Be careful or your face might end up on the ground and you won't be able to pick it back up."

Nia's cheek twitched as she turned to look at Casper, her eyes dark as she stared him down.

"Miss Davidson, I know there is bad blood between you and Mr. Wood," Arthur spoke up unexpectedly during their staring match. "But tonight is a celebration of our Development Zone Project in the East of the City being completed. I invited you both to join us in celebration, not for bickering and fighting with each other. Can't we all just put aside our differences for one night?"

Arthur's words shocked everyone around them, even Nia and Casper couldn't believe it themselves - Arthur had always ignored their disputes before now. "Since Mr. Davies has said so himself," Nia replied coolly despite not understanding his intentions fully, "how could I go against his wishes? Kevin, let's go." After Nia left, Casper thanked Arthur politely for resolving the situation.

"Resolving?" Arthur smirked coldly with icy eyes fixed on Casper's face. "I simply didn't want either of you ruining the atmosphere of this party by causing a scene outside." Casper was left speechless by Arthur's words while he watched him leave arm-in-arm with Lucia.

"Mr. Patrick is here too. Let's go over there," with a cold look at Casper, Arthur wrapped Lucia's waist and left, leaving Casper with a livid face and listening to the whispers around him.