Chapter 477

"I've heard Mr. Hughes Senior's birthday is just around the corner. So, you've decided to host the banquet here?" Claire asked, casually steering the conversation. With her intelligence, it wasn't hard for her to figure that much out. Andrew nodded, playing along. With a slightly boastful tone, he said, "Yeah, Grandpa gave me this important task. I've got to make sure everything's perfect. I can't let him down." To Claire, it sounded like Andrew was exaggerating his role. She'd already heard enough about him in Josona—while he had some standing, she figured the Hughes family probably just had him running errands. On the surface, however, she feigned admiration, her eyes gleaming with fake enthusiasm. "Well, if that's the case, there's no doubt you're next in line to inherit the family legacy." As she spoke, Claire leaned in closer, closing the gap between them. Had it not been for the chair separating them, they might have been even closer. Feeling her proximity and intentions,