Chapter 1120 The Best Treatment

“Yeah. Yara even tried to throw herself at President Hall but ended up being thrown aside…” “Yara is so pitiful.” “Pfft. It serves her right for trying to throw herself at a man in public. Let’s see if she will try that again in the future.” Yara’s gaze was immediately filled with hostility when she heard that. However, she had just embarrassed herself in public and was too ashamed to argue with everyone right now. She was fuming in anger and marched off while her father had no choice but to catch up with her. Ylana’s father on the other hand solemnly said to Ylana, “Luckily you didn’t end up like Yara, otherwise, you’ll also be embarrassed right now.” Ylana was already feeling unhappy about what happened but her mood lifted slightly when she saw how pathetic Yara looked. She may not be the luckiest person but she was not the most unlucky person either. That was because Yara had taken 80 percent of the attention. “Dad, didn’t you say that President Hall never brings any female companion when he attends these banquets? So what’s with that girl just now? I thought I saw that she had thrown herself at him as well?” “Yes. such a thing has never happened before. I wonder what’s with the sudden change this time. That girl also looks unfamiliar. I’ve never seen her before.” Ylana narrowed her eyes and thought about the interaction between Iris and Quentin. ‘Someone had said earlier that Quentin brought a female companion along because he was trying to make some public statement. ‘If he was trying to do that, then they should be a couple. ‘If they were a couple, why would the girl not be holding his hand but only gingerly tugging on his sleeve? It’s as if she was afraid that he would be displeased if she accidentally touched him.’ Ylana carefully analyzed the situation and tracked Iris wherever they went. After a while, she said, “Could it be that he brought someone just to break the hopes of other girls because he had been harassed by too many of them?” “To break the hopes of others?” Ylana’s father heard it and narrowed his eyes. “You do have a point, but… that’s more likely if the man was someone else. This is President Hall we’re talking about. He had been a lone ranger all the years and it doesn’t make sense for him to bring a girl along just to break the hopes of others. It’s rather farfetched.” Ylana refused to give up. “But dad, did you see the interaction between them? They don’t look like a couple at all. Shouldn’t couples be very intimate with each other? Besides, Quentin was standing here alone when we came earlier.” “Hmm. You have a point.” “Dad, I’m curious now. Let’s head inside the banquet hall and find an opportunity to help me. I’ll try to ask that girl and we’ll find out their relationship.” “... What are you trying to do? I may have allowed you to try to speak to President Hall but that’s because I thought that we may get lucky. He had already ignored you, so wouldn’t you gain his displeasure if you tried anything else?” “Dad, what nonsense are you saying? Even if that girl is someone significant to him, I’m only going to talk to her and ask a few questions out of curiosity. I’m not going to hurt her. He can’t do anything to us even if he is displeased.” Mr. Scott thought about it and felt that Ylana was right. “Up to you then.” … Iris followed behind Quentin into the banquet hall and attracted plenty of attention. Most of them were looking at her with curious eyes because it was peculiar news that Quentin would bring a female companion for the first time. This was the first time Iris felt that all eyes were on her. ‘No wonder Jovene said that I would be the most stunning woman tonight.’ Only a few eyes were on her while they walked the red carpet earlier, but it was different now. Almost everyone kept staring at her. Everyone knew Quentin but nobody was interested in looking at Quentin right now. Their attention was all on the person next to him. Iris was being stared at so much that she had nowhere to hide and bit her lower lip. Even her grip on Quentin’s sleeve became tighter. Her every little action was felt by Quentin and when he felt the resistance coming from her, he stopped and glanced sideways at her. “What’s the matter?” Iris had tightened her grip subconsciously and only realized that her actions may have caused some inconvenience to him when she heard him asking, thus she quickly shook her head. “Nothing!” She was like a frightened little bird and instinctively answered him without thinking about it. He could see the extent of her nervousness. Quentin pursed his lips and decided to just turn and face her. “Are you extremely nervous?” “... No, I’m not nervous.” “Because everyone is looking at you?” Quentin just ignored her answer and asked another question. Iris knew that Quentin did not believe it when she said that she was not nervous, thus she eventually nodded her head and softly explained. “Hmm. Too many people keep staring at me, so I feel a little out of place, but… it’s fine.” It was not the first time she was with him. Back then, he was planning to bring Madeleine along with him to socialize but later, she took over the position and everyone also looked at her with curiosity. However, that party was organized by Quentin specifically for his sister, so everyone understood his intentions and nobody would misunderstand anything between Quentin and Iris. Today was different. “Tonight’s dinner isn’t considered grand and you’re already so afraid. What are you going to do next time?” Quentin unconsciously said that. “What?” Iris did not understand and looked at him in astonishment. ‘What is he trying to say? What am I going to do next time? What next time?’ At that moment, the host of the dinner party came over with a courteous smile. “President Hall. It’s my honor that you’re willing to take your time out to attend this party…” The host was being courteous but it was also the truth because he relied on Quentin’s name to successfully invite the other business moguls to attend his party. “The pleasure’s mine.” Quentin nodded his head at the host in a polite yet distant manner. The host then looked at Iris, who was next to Quentin, and asked with a smile, “This is…” Iris saw the man looking at her and instinctively hid behind Quentin. Only her head was seen and that view was a sight that could fuel the imagination. Quentin did not answer the question but smiled and said, “I’m just bringing her along to gain some experience.” The host immediately understood it and nodded his head. “I see. I get it. How do I address this lady?” Iris looked at Quentin and received his nod of approval before she said, “Hello, my last name is Zephyr.” “Nice to meet you, Miss Zephyr. Make yourself comfortable. Just eat and drink whatever you want. If you have anything that you’d like, just give us your order.” Iris, “...” ‘Isn’t this being over courteous? Did they tell me to just give them my order…’ She bewilderedly smiled at the host and said, “That’s not necessary, thank you.” “You’re too courteous, Miss Zephyr. President Hall is our most esteemed guest tonight and you’re his companion, so you deserve the best treatment.”