Claud Laurence remained silent, watching Alice Robinson push away Chester Robinson’s hand and walk towards the hotel alone.

After a while, Claud Laurence spoke, "Investigate Chester Robinson’s background for me."

"Chester Robinson’s background?" The assistant was startled, "Boss, do we really need to investigate Chester Robinson’s background? He is the seventh-generation heir of the Robinson family, recently won an inheritance lawsuit three months ago, and now owns seventy percent of the Robinson family shares, the remaining thirty percent belonging to Miss Robinson. Also, he’s a famous obstetrician in the medical field and, I think, won some prestigious medical award a few years ago."

"Is that so?" Claud Laurence’s dark eyes narrowed slightly into a line, his gaze so deep that it was impossible to fathom.

Alice Robinson...

What’s wrong with you?

Why do you lose your composure whenever you see him?

What happened to your promised resilience?

Alice Robinson was mentally warning herself over and over when suddenly, "Bang"―

Her forehead bumped into a wall of flesh.

She rubbed her forehead in pain, accusingly staring at the man who abruptly halted in front of her, "What are you doing?"

Chester Robinson’s brow furrowed slightly, his gaze devoid of any sympathy, "Do you walk without using your eyes?"

Alice Robinson resentfully lowered her head.

Chester Robinson suddenly took Alice Robinson’s right hand.

Alice Robinson was momentarily stunned, then quickly withdrew her hand, "What are you doing?"

"Do you want everyone to see that we’re not getting along?"

"Uh..."

"Hold onto me," Chester Robinson ordered.

Alice Robinson pouted angrily but eventually obediently held onto Chester Robinson.

She used to hold onto him like this at banquets, but now, she felt somewhat uneasy.

They used to be siblings, so no matter where they went, she could freely hold onto him like this. Now their relationship felt like an ex-couple, no longer suitable for intimate gestures.

The worst part was, holding onto him still gave her a sense of peace, just like before...

The two walked out of the elevator together, and as they approached the banquet hall, Chester Robinson’s face had already regained the refined demeanor of a gentleman.

Watching his profile from the corner of her eye, Alice Robinson couldn’t help but internally criticize, he was just exhibiting a deathly cold demeanor, but now he looks so refined and graceful. Do men’s acting skills and intelligence go hand in hand?

Alice Robinson put on an elegant smile, walking with Chester Robinson into the banquet hall.

Their appearance caused a minor stir in the present scene...

After all, from an outsider’s perspective, this sibling pair had not appeared in public for a long time, and rumors circulated about their discord, their appearance now broke the rumors without any refutation needed.

"Uncle Schork..."

As soon as she entered the banquet hall, Alice Robinson, accompanied by Chester Robinson, walked towards an elder.

The elder, seeing Chester Robinson and Alice, immediately showed a kindly smile, "Chester, Alice."

"Uncle Schork, it’s been a long time."

"Yes, it’s been over two years, hasn’t it... Since your father’s passing, you’ve rarely attended such events."

Mentioning their father, Alice Robinson inevitably showed sadness, "I still can’t accept Dad’s passing."

The elder gently patted Alice Robinson, "My condolences... the death of an old friend is also my regret."

Alice Robinson nodded.

The elder’s gaze fell on Chester Robinson, "Chester..."

"Hmm."

"It’s rare to see you... Are you still busy being a doctor these past two years?"

Chester Robinson smiled faintly, "Uncle Schork, you know I’m not interested in anything else."

The elder sighed, "Ah, when David was alive, he always told me, out of the Robinson family, your mind was the sharpest. If you could use your mind for business, the Robinson family would surely prosper forever..."

Chester Robinson continued to smile, his voice respectful of the elder, "Alice is more interested in the family business, so I hope to nurture Alice a bit. Maybe she can handle the Robinson family better."

Chester Robinson’s words left Alice Robinson stunned.

When did she ever say she was interested in the family business?

The elder encouraged, "Alice, keep it up, Uncle Schork believes in you!"

Feeling pushed beyond retreat, Alice Robinson could only force a smile and say, "Uh... Thank you, Uncle Schork."

As she walked with Chester Robinson towards the center of the banquet, Alice Robinson maintained an elegant smile but whispered through gritted teeth, "Why did you tell Uncle Schork I’m interested in the family business? I don’t know the first thing about commerce."

On Chester Robinson’s refined face, only his thin lips moved slightly, "Or do you want the Robinson family to run it?"

Alice Robinson was taken aback, after a long pause, her voice slightly hoarse as she asked, "Are you... are you planning to let go of Robinson’s affairs, not dealing with them anymore?"

He didn’t answer, implying yes.

A sudden sadness gathered in her heart, her hand holding his trembled slightly.

"Chester..." 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

Two elegant gentlemen approached them, interrupting Alice Robinson’s thoughts.

Unlike his private somber silence, Chester Robinson smiled faintly, "Johnny, Coase."

"You brat, you still remember how to return to Paris, huh?" One of them playfully punched Chester Robinson, clearly very familiar with him.

Alice Robinson recognized the two; they were Chester Robinson’s college friends.

Alice Robinson greeted them politely, "Brother Johnny, Brother Coase."

The two gentlemen immediately focused their gaze on Alice Robinson.

"Wow, Alice, you’re getting more beautiful..."

"Yeah, Alice, I used to always ask Chester to introduce you to me, but he was such a tight-lipped fellow who wouldn’t budge... not pursuing you is my biggest regret in this life!"

Knowing that these two gentlemen always loved to joke, Alice Robinson smiled shyly.

"Chester, long time no see. Let’s chat over there..." Johnny suggested.

"Sure."

Knowing she’s not suited for men’s conversation topics, Alice Robinson released her hold on Chester Robinson and told the three gentlemen, "Go ahead and chat, I see some delicious food over there, I’ll go grab some to eat."