CHAPTER 932: CHAPTER 932: HAVING DINNER WITH AN OLD MAN?

This President Stone is nearly sixty years old, truly an old man. However, the Stone family is quite influential, and President Stone is a mogul in the entertainment industry. Typically, the films and dramas he identifies win awards. A few years ago, he retired and settled overseas, and upon returning this time, he took notice of Leah Thorne.

Seeing President Stone’s eyes remain fixed on Leah, Director Wright knew this wasn’t good. He quickly smiled and said, "President Stone, I forgot to introduce Leah Thorne; she is Justin Xavier’s sister."

President Stone was unaware of Leah’s background, so Director Wright brought Justin into the picture.

The implication was that Leah belongs to Justin Xavier. Director Wright, you shouldn’t entertain any foolish ideas.

"Justin Xavier? You mean Hugh Xavier’s son, Justin Xavier?" President Stone was taken aback.

"President Stone, do you have connections with the Xavier family?"

"Of course, twenty years ago, when the Xavier family wasn’t yet the most prestigious in Adlerville, Hugh and I were close friends." As he spoke, President Stone’s gaze fell upon Leah’s delicate and beautiful face. "Leah Thorne, could you be the highborn Thorne family girl from back then?"

Leah showed no expression; she had seen many men like President Stone, but she did not expect President Stone to be an old acquaintance, someone who had witnessed the history between the Thorne and Xavier families.

Over the years, as the Xavier family rose, those old acquaintances had vanished without a trace, making it difficult for her to gather evidence. But now, President Stone had presented himself willingly.

Leah looked at President Stone, curling her red lips, "President Stone, do you know my daddy?"

President Stone shook his head, "Beauty Thorne, your father Quinn Thorne was such a figure back then; not anyone could meet him. I only knew your mommy. Back then, Hugh Xavier was utterly infatuated, deeply attached to her. Hugh, he..."

President Stone seemed to remember something suddenly and stopped mid-sentence.

Leah was eager to hear more and asked, "What about Hugh?"

President Stone changed the topic, "Haha, I can’t recall the past clearly. I vaguely heard that Hugh adopted a girl from the Thorne family back then. I never expected Beauty Thorne to grow so much."

President Stone displayed a lustful look again, "Director Wright, I must drink the wine, but I’ll only drink it if Beauty Thorne pours it."

President Stone wanted Leah to come over and pour wine for him.

Director Wright quickly refused, "President Stone, that’s not appropriate. Leah hasn’t poured wine before; she’s clumsy. President Xavier has never asked Leah to pour wine for anyone."

Director Wright brought Justin Xavier into the picture once more.

President Stone laughed dismissively, "Haha, Director Wright, even if Justin Xavier were here, he would have to call me uncle."

A lazy, cold smile overflowed from Leah’s alluring eyes. Justin Xavier’s name was well-known, yet President Stone wasn’t afraid. It seemed President Stone must have some hold over secrets of the Xavier family from back then, otherwise, he wouldn’t be so bold as to demand Justin call him ’uncle.’

The atmosphere stagnated somewhat. Just then, the luxurious suite’s door was suddenly pushed open, and the cold air from outside rushed in, accompanied by a deep and warmly amused voice, "I came to see which uncle of mine this could be?"

Leah lifted her gaze; a tall, jade-like figure already stood by the door, it was Justin Xavier.

Justin Xavier entered removing his black overcoat and handed it to his personal secretary. Underneath, he wore a well-fitted, refined black suit. His handsome, scholarly face was adorned with gold-rimmed glasses, exuding a gentle, yet slightly aloof and restrained aura.

Leah recalled their last WhatsApp exchange; she said she had plans, so he came.

"President Xavier, why are you here? Please, have a seat!" Director Wright looked at Justin Xavier as if seeing a savior.

Others might not understand, but Director Wright knew well. In the years since Leah entered the industry, she had never served drinks; those eager men never got near her. If Leah were to serve drinks at his dinner party, Justin Xavier might eliminate him from the director’s circle by tomorrow.

The power of capital is terrifying.

President Stone was stunned; he never expected Justin Xavier’s arrival. He did have connections with the Xavier family, but precisely because he had connections, he knew how powerful the Xavier family’s firstborn heir, Justin Xavier, truly was.

Using the Thorne family’s influence, the Xavier family rose quickly back then, but reaching the pinnacle happened under Justin’s leadership. Justin had a remarkable talent for business, surpassing any Xavier heir. Under him, the Xavier family’s dark and treacherous bloodline became even more emotionless and ruthless.

Over the years, as he observed from abroad, President Stone witnessed Xavier Corp becoming the unrivaled top prestige under Justin’s hand. His formidable methods spread through the business world like thunder, commanding respect.

President Stone abruptly stood, looked at Justin Xavier, and extended his hand nervously, "President... President Xavier! Nice to meet you..."

Justin Xavier’s handsome face displayed a light and teasing smile as he approached President Stone, extending his hand for a handshake, "President Stone, I heard you wanted me to call you...uncle?"

Justin emphasized the words "uncle" with an arch of his elegant brow.

President Stone immediately gave an awkward laugh, "Haha, President Xavier, I was joking; don’t take it seriously."

"That’s good; it’s easy to call you uncle. However, all my uncles have... turned into corpses." Justin replied with an indifferent smile.

President Stone suddenly felt a cold shiver, instinctively retracting his neck, "President Xavier, you really know how to joke. You’re so young and respectable; I wouldn’t dare be your uncle."

He tried to withdraw his hand as he spoke.

But Justin didn’t release his grip.

President Stone hesitated, realizing Justin’s slender fingers suddenly tightened, gripping his hand forcefully.

A sudden jolt of pain hit President Stone; his face turned pale as Justin’s iron-like fingers seemed capable of crushing his bones with just a squeeze.

President Stone looked at Justin Xavier, whose handsome face remained lightly smiling throughout, yet behind that gentle façade lay a chilling and spine-tingling menace.

"President Xavier..." President Stone awkwardly chuckled.

This moment, Justin slowly released President Stone, "Have a seat, I happen to be hungry too. President Stone, you don’t mind me joining you for dinner, do you?"

Justin Xavier sat down, taking the central seat, only then did President Stone dare to sit beside him, carefully offering an apologetic smile, "President... President Xavier, you have no plans tonight?"

Justin raised his eyes, his gaze landing on Leah across from him, smiling faintly, "Oh, I did have plans, but someone didn’t want to accompany me for dinner."

Leah pretended not to understand and looked away. Just then, her phone chimed, a WhatsApp message.

From Justin Xavier: "You have plans, huh? You’ve arranged a date, then, to have dinner with an old man? Leah, are you lowering your standards?"