Chapter 2054: Chapter 2054: Prelude to a Face Slap, James Lawrence Receives a Phone Call

"I understand." Zevaney Kingsley behaved exceptionally well throughout.

Her sensibility formed a stark contrast to Nathalie Quinlan’s ’insensibility.’

Hansel Kingsley originally somewhat looked down on her branch lineage, but at this moment, his expression softened, and he strode inside the hotel.

He was one of the few people in the Kingsleys Family who held any authority.

Hansel Kingsley’s arrival brought a sigh of relief to Willy Kingsley and Zevaney’s parents, and everyone had a joyful expression on their faces.

Willy Kingsley led Zevaney’s parents over and warmly invited Hansel Kingsley inside.

Originally, this scene was quite harmonious.

Everyone had achieved their goals to some extent.

Just at this moment, James Lawrence, walking at the back, suddenly had his phone ring.

"I’ll take this call." James Lawrence stopped in his tracks, took out his phone, looked down at the incoming number, his face serious, and hastily said to Hansel Kingsley.

He meant to go to the side and answer the phone.

Hansel Kingsley graciously stopped and said to him, "No worries, go ahead and take it."

Hansel Kingsley stopped altogether.

Zevaney Kingsley, Willy Kingsley, and the others stopped at the entrance of the banquet hall, all looking towards James Lawrence.

James Lawrence felt a bit of a headache, moved his lips.

But since Hansel Kingsley had spoken, he couldn’t dismiss Hansel Kingsley’s courtesy, so he put the phone to his ear and answered, lowering his voice, "Hello?"

...

James Lawrence took the call to the side.

Hansel Kingsley didn’t just stand there; he also asked Zevaney some questions about the research institute.

Zevaney Kingsley answered them one by one.

Hansel Kingsley’s gaze became increasingly gentle, and his tone softened significantly.

He was softly speaking to Zevaney, "I originally wanted to invite Mr. Fuller to attend your birthday banquet this time, but unfortunately, he couldn’t make it."

After saying this, Hansel Kingsley continued casually, "It’s okay that he couldn’t come this time. Next time, I’ll see if I can invite him to a meal separately. Then, I’ll call you along; you need to present yourself well."

Zevaney Kingsley was clearly overjoyed, albeit she was very restrained, with bright eyes and a slight smile: "Thank you, Elder Six."

"Mm."

Hansel Kingsley grew increasingly satisfied with her ’sensibility’ and perceptiveness, saying, "Leony Davidson from the Davidson Family has already entered the level 8 laboratory, and in the future, you’ll undoubtedly enter the level 8 laboratory as well. However, she joined the research institute a few years before you, so you might need another year or two. However, with the family behind you, it won’t take you as long to enter the level 8 laboratory as it did for her."

If Zevaney Kingsley could enter the level 8 laboratory within two years, she would set a new record at The First Research Institute, becoming the person who entered the level 8 laboratory in the shortest time!

Of course.

Zevaney Kingsley’s status was there.

With the Kingsleys Family backing her.

The people at The First Research Institute had long been privately discussing when she’d enter the level 8 laboratory, assuming she would make history.

Zevaney Kingsley couldn’t hide her excitement, joy tinged her eyes and brows, and she composedly smiled, "I will work hard."

"The future of the Kingsleys Family is all on you," Hansel Kingsley said, patting her shoulder, openly indicating his support for her.

Willy Kingsley and Zevaney’s parents revealed surprised expressions.

No one expected Hansel Kingsley to go this far.

After all, Hansel Kingsley was famously protective of the direct-line descent. Even though Jaycent Kingsley hadn’t joined The First Research Institute according to the family’s wishes and had no interest in black powder, with someone like Hansel Kingsley, a stubborn traditionalist, around, Zevaney Kingsley’s position in the Kingsleys Family hadn’t been particularly high, at least not higher than Jaycent’s.