Chapter 29

“But then again, I really can’t imagine that you, a ‘late-blooming iceberg’ in life, could ever feel romantic feelings. It’s truly surprising,” Yu Quan said in an exaggerated manner.

But that’s also the truth. Nick Arthur, who’s widely regarded as “sexually frigid” in the industry, was once bet against by Yu Quan. It was said that Nick Arthur might never be able to have a girlfriend in his life, and would probably spend his entire life working at the company.

As it turns out, Nick Arthur actually hid from everyone and got engaged in secret, going so far as to make it public at a time like this.

You know, there were many important guests at this party. It’s impossible for Nick Arthur to have chosen this place to make his relationship with Simone Milton public without those people finding out.

In other words, everyone who needed to know already knows.

If these two are just playing around, it won’t be easy for Nick Arthur to get rid of Simone Milton in the future.

After all, those two are so conspicuous and make no effort to hide their actions. Surely, many people are laughing at them behind their backs.

As close friends, after watching all the commotion, Yu Quan still earnestly advised Nick Arthur: “Old An, why don’t you think things through carefully? By making such a public spectacle like this, aren’t you afraid that things might go wrong later and both sides will end up in a messy situation?”

Nick Arthur shook his head. His motives were completely pure. He had even made plans for the future. So, the things Yu Quan was worried about wouldn’t happen at all, at least for now.

He smiled and said, “I know, Yuquan, you’re worried about me. But don’t worry, I have everything under control. There’s no need to be so concerned.”

Yu Quan opened his mouth, but in the end, he didn’t say what was on his mind: “You have no idea what you’re doing. If you really understood, you wouldn’t go to such lengths to establish your relationship with Simone Milton.”

Yu Quan even thought to himself angrily: “Just wait. Those who don’t listen to the wise will surely suffer the consequences. You kid, you’ll regret this sooner or later.”

“Alright, stop making such a frown. You’re scaring Simone with your expression.” Nick Arthur, with a cold face, glanced at Simone Milton beside him, then shot Yu Quan a displeased look.

At this moment, Yu Quan was speechless with frustration. It was then that he truly understood what it meant to prioritize romance over friendship. Nick Arthur was the epitome of such behavior. After getting a girlfriend, he completely ignored his best friend. That was simply unacceptable.

“Alright, I still need to introduce others to you. I won’t keep chatting with you anymore. Goodbye!” Having used up his patience, Nick Arthur decisively ended the conversation.

It’s as though Nick Arthur came to Yu Quan precisely in order to introduce Simone Milton to him.

Of course, that’s indeed the case.

Yu Quan felt like he was going crazy. Why did he have to be stuck with such an unlucky best friend? He felt like all the muscle he had worked so hard to build was about to vanish.

Simone Milton, who always stayed on the sidelines like a bystander, couldn’t help but laugh at the sad expression on the chubby Yu Quan’s face.

To be honest, although Yu Quan is a bit chubby, she’s not greasy at all. In fact, she seems pretty and cute.

And besides, the person overall seems quite interesting too.

After walking a little further away, Nick Arthur glanced at Simone Milton, who was smiling. He said firmly, “You really like Yu Quan, don’t you?”

When he said these words, there was an unintentionally sour tone to his voice. But he himself didn’t notice this at all.

Simone Milton nodded, smiling brightly. “Yes, I think he’s really interesting. He’s a very humorous person.”

“Ha, to receive such words from you, he can die without regret.” Nick Arthur said, his face expressionless.

“Hey, Mr. Arthur, after all, he’s your best friend. Is it really appropriate for you to speak like that?” Simone Milton couldn’t help but complain.

Honestly, there’s so much to criticize here. And it’s unbelievable that Simone Milton didn’t notice anything. Nick Arthur actually complained behind people’s backs? It’s completely beyond imagination.

Unconsciously, Simone Milton, who had voiced her thoughts aloud, couldn’t help but sigh.

“What’s so strange about that? I’m also a human being who complains from time to time. There’s nothing strange about that, right?” Hearing Simone Milton’s involuntary complaint, Nick Arthur seriously tried to justify his behavior.

“That’s what you say, but Mr. Arthur, with your expressionless face, it’s completely awkward to see you making sarcastic comments like that!” Simone Milton said with a laugh.

“You’re the only one who would say something like that.” Nick Arthur, not angry at all, gently tickled Simone Milton’s nostrils.

Nick Arthur’s affectionate expression made Simone Milton feel the flutter of her heart all at once.

She couldn’t remember how many times already today her heart had raced because of Nick Arthur. But what she couldn’t deny was that Nick Arthur was simply irresistible.

“Mr. Arthur, the reason I can say this is precisely because you’ve allowed it to happen. If there’s anyone to blame, it’s you!” Simone Milton said this, but instinctively, she buried her flushed face against Nick Arthur’s chest.

It seemed that no one could tell the embarrassment she felt inside.

However, the warmth on her face was real enough to reach Nick Arthur’s chest. It made him feel a burning sensation, to the point where he couldn’t help but tremble.

He felt as though there was a fire burning where Simone Milton was leaning against him, leaving him completely at a loss.

That made him unconsciously embrace Simone Milton. The two of them were thus held together in an embrace.

Although they parted ways quickly, the manner in which they did so was noticed by many who were paying attention.

In the eyes of those who pay attention to such things, Simone Milton and Nick Arthur are definitely a couple. Still, some people might feel sorry for Nick Arthur.

But anyway, because of Nick Arthur’s actions, Simone Milton would now be known among these people.

After all, she’s the kind of woman who could win over a woman as refined as Simone Milton, and who also has Nick Arthur’s protection. Anyone who doesn’t want to offend Nick Arthur must surely give Simone Milton some respect.

This is the unspoken rule of this circle.

After that, it was only natural for Nick Arthur to introduce Simone Milton to the investors he knew, with great care and attention to detail.

No one will make a fuss about this matter.

If this matter gets out, there really will be a lot to talk about. But everyone present is smart enough to know that no one would want to do such a thankless task.

For a time, Simone Milton became the center of attention. She even overshadowed Katie Adams, who should have been the brightest star. Donna Walpole’s presence, too, became insignificant in comparison.

Donna Walpole could be said to hate Simone Milton, who had so easily taken away her glory, with every fiber of her being.

In the production team, it was bad enough that they’d suffered at Simone Milton’s hands.

And now, at such an important event like this, Simone Milton still manages to easily steal the show from everyone else.

Donna Walpole couldn’t stand it. Watching Simone Milton and Nick Arthur interact intimately, she couldn’t help but want to interfere and ruin things.

If it weren’t for Nick Arthur, and if it weren’t for Tan Wen, who kept reminding her not to act rashly, Donna Warburton might have already gone up against Simone Milton by now.

At some point, Katie Adams, who had come to stand beside Donna Walpole, stared at Simone Milton’s figure and exclaimed:

“Oh, senior, are you also watching Miss Milton? She’s really lucky to be able to get what everyone dreams of so easily.”

“What do you mean?” Donna Walpole narrowed her eyes, looking at Katie Adams with a strange expression.

“Senior, I didn’t mean to say anything special! I was just feeling a little emotional.” Katie Adams smiled. Of course, she wouldn’t ever openly reveal her own thoughts and plans.

She said those things merely to create discord. If such hints could provoke Donna Walpole’s displeasure, that would be perfect.

Although, from what she observed, it was only a matter of time before Donna Walpole took aim at Simone Milton, even if she hadn’t tried to stir up trouble between them.

“Huh…” Donna Walpole was about to say something when she heard Tan Wen speak beside her.

Tan Wen said, “No matter what your thoughts are, I think it’s better if you don’t take any reckless actions. If you annoy Nick Arthur, the consequences will be too severe for us to handle.”

He analyzed the situation with Donna Walpole in a logical and well-reasoned manner.

Although he was somewhat annoyed by Donna Walpole’s constant nitpicking about trivial matters in everyday life.

But he definitely didn’t want to see his patron getting angry with someone like Nick Arthur, someone who really shouldn’t be angered in the first place.

However, to Donna Walpole, Tan Wen’s words sounded utterly ironic. The more Tan Wen said such things, the more embarrassed Donna Walpole felt.

She’s actually no worse than Simone Milton!

“Ah, actually, my second uncle is just too naive…” Katie Adams said, half-jokingly. Yet, there was a distinct hint of seduction in her words.

After saying those words, Katie Adams politely smiled at Donna Walpole, then slowly left the place to continue spending time with Alberta Arthur.

As the saying goes, the speaker speaks without intention, but the listener hears with intent. After Katie Adams left, Donna Warburton kept thinking about what she had said: Nick Arthur is quite naive after all…

On its own, this sentence doesn’t seem particularly remarkable. But when placed in this context, it sparked some unusual thoughts in Donna Walpole’s mind.

Yeah, that naive Simone Milton was able to easily defeat Nick Arthur! It makes no sense – how come someone with her experience couldn’t do it?

The more she thought about it, the more feasible it seemed. Donna Walpole took a deep breath, ready to take on Nick Arthur, this challenging “boss” to overcome.

She was already eager to try. Unbidden, images of what life would be like after she won Nick Arthur over came to mind.

Even if she couldn’t become Nick Arthur’s wife or lover, it was still enough for Donna Walpole to have access to more connections and resources.

For her, it’s completely beneficial with no drawbacks at all. She simply can’t believe that Nick Arthur would be able to stay focused, with such a gorgeous and charming woman right in front of him.

Full of confidence, Donna Walpole flashed what she thought was her most perfect smile as she approached Nick Arthur.

She didn’t take the initiative to talk to Nick Arthur. After all, the two of them weren’t familiar with each other at all. If she started talking to him without thinking, it was likely to give Nick Arthur a bad impression of her.

This isn’t what Donna Walpole wanted to achieve.

So, Donna Walpole turned her attention to Simone Milton. Although she really didn’t like Simone Milton, that didn’t stop her from using Simone Milton as a stepping stone to achieve her goals.

“Simona Milton, I never would’ve thought you’d keep your identity hidden so well. That’s truly surprising…” Donna Walpole said, glancing at Nick Arthur, who was standing beside Simona Milton. “Won’t you introduce me to him?”

Hearing Donna Walpole say that, Simone Milton knew all too well that this woman’s real target wasn’t her at all, but Nick Arthur, who was right beside her.

She smiled as she spoke, but her words were anything but polite: “Walpole, you’re really being ridiculous. After all, our relationship isn’t that close. So, no matter who I’m with, I don’t see why I should report anything to you, do I?”

Donna Walpole’s smile froze instantly. She clearly hadn’t expected Simone Milton to be so blunt and straightforward about the poor relationship between them.

You should know that within these circles, even if people don’t get along privately, they won’t say anything publicly. After all, doing so could easily lead to someone using that against them.

All celebrities who keep themselves clean and respectable wouldn’t be that stupid.

Yet, Simone Milton, this exception to the rule, actually openly revealed the relationship between the two of them.

In fact, this woman wasn’t worried at all that doing this might upset Nick Arthur.

“Mr. Arthur… please do something about Simone Milton. After all, I do care about her. Why would she treat me like this?” Donna Walpole pretended not to understand, casting her gaze at Nick Arthur, hoping he would stand up for her.

While saying those words, she deliberately adjusted her facial expression, making sure to appear as pitiable as possible, so that any man who saw her would feel compelled to have mercy on her.

But obviously, Donna Warburton’s actions were completely pointless. Nick Arthur, standing nearby, wasn’t even affected by them; in fact, he remained completely focused on Simone Milton.

Donna Walpole’s expression stiffened once again. She couldn’t help but feel annoyed: Am I really, in every way, inferior to Simone Milton?

Standing opposite Donna Walpole, Simone Milton watched as this once domineering woman was brought to her knees by Nick Arthur. It felt as refreshing to Simone as drinking a bucket of ice water on a hot day.

“Senior, it seems like you’ve wasted all your charm on a blind man! Haha, my dear certainly won’t pay any attention to you. You’d be better off stopping wasting your efforts and going ahead with your discussions about literature and love instead!” Simone Milton said sarcastically, without any courtesy.

At this moment, her mouth seemed as if it were coated with poison—simply unbearable to look at.

At least, Donna Walpole felt as though Simone Milton had completely trampled her ego underfoot, which was extremely uncomfortable.

What made her even more upset was that Simone Milton was so rude and impolite, yet Nick Arthur, who was right beside her, seemed to ignore it completely.

“After talking so much, you must be tired, right? Let’s go rest over there. Stop worrying about those unimportant people!” Nick Arthur said with a smile, clearly ignoring Donna Warburton completely.

Completely ignored, Donna Walpole’s face turned pale and red in turn. She wanted to say something else, instinctively stepping forward, trying to go with Nick Arthur.

Nick Arthur, who was walking ahead, gave Donna Walpole a sharp glance. It was a gaze as sharp as an ice blade, and it left Donna completely frozen, unable to move.

This man is terrifying.

Nick Arthur was relieved to see that the annoying Donna Warburton hadn’t followed him anymore. He felt satisfied and smiled slightly.

Simona Milton, who was closely held in Nick Arthur’s arms, noticed his happiness. She looked up at him, slightly puzzled.

“Mr. Arthur, you seem very happy. Is there something that makes you happy?” Simone Milton asked, puzzled.

“There are happy things too. You just protected me from that annoying person. I’m very happy.” Nick Arthur expressed his feelings openly, looking energetic and cheerful.

Nick Arthur’s lively demeanor was completely opposite to his cold expression just now.

“That’s just what I ought to do, Mr. Arthur. Are you so happy because I’ve done what’s within my duty? Mr. Arthur, you’re so adorable like this!” Simone Milton concluded in the end.

Praised for being cute, Nick Arthur felt his heart race out of control once again.

He placed his fist under his chin and spoke in a somewhat reserved manner, also praising Simone Milton: “Actually, you’re quite cute too. You’re much cuter than me!”

“Really? Ha, then I won’t be polite and accept this compliment! Mr. Arthur, please don’t say I’m rude!” Simone Milton replied to Nick Arthur with a smile.

The two of them were having a great conversation when, unexpectedly, some arrogant young celebrities, influenced by Donna Walpole’s previous actions, couldn’t resist expressing their thoughts either. They quickly gathered around them.

Although Donna Walpole didn’t get much of a chance to talk with Nick Arthur.

But these little stars don’t need a role model of success. All they need is a woman who’s brave enough to be the first to approach Nick Arthur and Simone Milton.

“Mr. Arthur, I really admire you! Could you please sign my autograph?” This person is pretending to be a fan.

“Sister Simone, we’re pretty much like sisters after all, since we’ve worked together on the same set. How about we catch up and reminisce about the past?” This was an attempt to achieve one’s goals indirectly, like using a long-line to catch a big fish.

“Mr. Arthur, I’ll prove to you that I’m better than Simone Milton. So…” This was a bold and straightforward approach, where her intentions and challenges were laid out clearly.

To be surrounded by all these charming women might seem like a wonderful thing to others. But for Nick Arthur, it was nothing but a nightmare.

Especially, with so many scents mixed together, Nick Arthur found it even harder to breathe. It also suddenly brought back memories of his childhood.

For a moment, Nick Arthur’s breathing became rapid. His once rosy complexion turned pale as paper. Anyone could see that something was wrong with him.

But oddly, these little celebrities who were desperately trying to find topics to talk about and promote themselves seemed to completely ignore how uncomfortable Nick Arthur was, and kept hovering around him anyway.

Feeling weak all over, Nick Arthur clutched at Simone Milton beside him, as if seeking help.

He feels that only by getting hold of Simone Milton will he feel much better.

Dealing with the little celebrities who kept coming up to her to “catch up,” Simone Milton didn’t notice Nick Arthur’s condition at first, until he pinched her hand tightly.

She instinctively looked up, and then finally realized just how bad the situation was with Nick Arthur beside her.

Seeing Nick Arthur in that state, Simone Milton immediately understood why Nick Arthur had become like that.

She frowned, cursing herself for being careless. She clearly knew that Nick Arthur’s psychological issues hadn’t been resolved yet, but she completely ignored him.

She had to save Nick Arthur. That was the only thought in Simone Milton’s mind. She took a deep breath and stood in front of Nick Arthur, full of determination.

“Hey, enough already! Mr. Arthur’s legitimate girlfriend is right here. You’re trying to poach her in front of my eyes. Do you think I’m dead?” Simone Milton demanded rudely of those people.

Such a sudden loud noise instantly silenced the otherwise noisy scene.

These little celebrities looked at each other, and then the noise resumed once again.

“Miss Milton, that’s too much even for you. Even if you’re Mr. Arthur’s girlfriend, you can’t stop him from making friends with others, can you?”

“That’s exactly what I mean. How do you know that Mr. Arthur wouldn’t want to chat with us? After all, we had a great time talking together!”

These little celebrities all spoke at the same time, completely unaware of how annoying their behavior was. They even went so far as to accuse Simone Milton of being petty-minded.

Seeing these people still acting like they were “deaf and blind,” Simone Milton sneered. She wasn’t afraid of dealing with people like them at all.

“Is that so? I didn’t notice at all that Mr. Arthur and you seemed to get along well. Besides, if you’re honest with yourself, do you really think you’re qualified to be friends with Mr. Arthur?” Simone Milton spoke non-stop, like a machine gun.

“What about you? Didn’t you also become Mr. Arthur’s girlfriend by taking advantage of your status as a little celebrity? Why are you allowed to do that, while we can’t become friends with Mr. Arthur?” The little celebrity, still unwilling to accept defeat, retorted.

“Tch, the problem is that even if you follow my methods, you still won’t be able to win over Mr. Arthur from my family. That’s a fact. No matter how much you try to ignore it, it won’t change anything!” Simone Milton said triumphantly.

Her words left everyone present completely speechless.

That little celebrity who just criticized Simone Milton took a long time to come up with anything to say: “Shameless! You’re completely shameless!”

“Hah… Whatever if I’m shameless or not. Enough. I’m tired too. Please excuse me and Mr. Arthur for not accompanying you anymore! Goodbye!” After saying that, Simone Milton strode out of the crowd, pulling Nick Arthur with her.

These little stars, although they blocked Nick Arthur’s path, really wanted him to stay. In fact, many of them even tried to pull Nick Arthur back.

But they also knew very well what consequences they might face if they really did that.

That’s not something those little celebrities of theirs could possibly handle.

So, no matter how reluctant they were inside, these young stars had no choice but to watch helplessly as the arrogant Simone Milton took Nick Arthur away with her.

And Simone Milton, who finally managed to take those people away, breathed a huge sigh of relief when she saw that those female celebrities hadn’t followed them.

Just now, she was worried about what to do if those little celebrities followed her around without any shame or decency!

“It’s okay, really!” Simone Milton patted her chest, then turned her attention to Nick Arthur beside her.

It wasn’t until this moment that Simone Milton realized that Nick Arthur was looking at her with admiring eyes.

Such a strange look made her feel uncomfortable.

Simona Milton scratched her cheek and asked hesitantly, “Mr. Arthur, why are you looking at me like that? It’s so strange!”

Nick Arthur shook his head. After a long while, he said to Simone Milton, “I think you’re really amazing. I have no way of dealing with those women. You’ve saved me once again. Thank you so much!”

He stared at Simone Milton with such seriousness, his eyes filled with tenderness. It seemed as though, at that moment, Simone Milton was the only thing that existed in his world.

Simona Milton, whose face turned red from the images she imagined in her mind, couldn’t help but cover her cheeks. “No, no need to be so polite! Mr. Arthur, you’re too kind.”

The next second, Simone Milton felt a gentle touch on her forehead. Nick Arthur’s swollen face appeared before her eyes.

This is… Nick Arthur kissed me? Realizing this, Simone Milton felt her heart pounding non-stop, as if it might burst out of her chest at any moment.

Nick Arthur, with slightly reddened ears, awkwardly turned his head to the side and explained, “It’s just a small way for me to show my gratitude. Please don’t overthink it.”

“No, actually, Mr. Arthur, I hadn’t thought about it that much before you said those words…” Simone Milton spoke in a somewhat timid voice.

“Is that so?” Nick Arthur became even more nervous upon hearing this, almost forgetting to breathe.

But to be honest, he isn’t regretful at all about his actions. In fact, he even feels a sense of satisfaction.

Another moment of silence ensued. It seemed like neither of them knew what to say next.

“Otherwise, Mr. Arthur, how about we sit on the sofa over there for a while?” Seemingly unable to bear the oppressive atmosphere any longer, Simone Milton mustered the courage to speak, hoping to ease the awkwardness between the two of them.

Nick Arthur didn’t refuse Simone Milton. He followed her step by step to the sofa.

Perhaps it was Simone Milton’s domineering presence that temporarily kept those aspiring young stars in check. This time, no one bothered the two of them.

Nik Arthur, a little nervous, sat quietly beside Simone Milton. His expression was hesitant, and his mind was constantly racing with thoughts about how to say something that would liven up the atmosphere between them.

“What do you think of this banquet?” Nick Arthur asked slowly.

After saying that, he couldn’t help but cover his face. He thought this question was completely devoid of any technical substance and rather demeaning.

But Simone Milton, upon hearing this question, felt relieved. If Nick Arthur had asked something she couldn’t understand at all, that would have been terrible!

“Actually, I don’t think this banquet is very useful to me at all…” Simone Milton honestly expressed her feelings.

“Why?” Nick Arthur was curious upon hearing this answer. After all, many young celebrities went to great lengths to get invited to this party. “If those young celebrities heard you say that, they’d probably try to trick me into doing something!”

“Even though I might end up in a difficult situation, I still want to say that attending this banquet might help me build connections and gain access to resources. But all the complicated politics and schemes involved aren’t something I’m comfortable with.” Simone Milton said helplessly.

She yawned and said, “Even if I were to try to please those investors, I’d probably offend people. That’s why I say these parties are useless to me.”

Such remarks were something Nick Arthur had never heard before. They were quite novel, and they prompted him to turn another page of the book titled Simone Milton.

“Well, I agree with what you say,” Nick Arthur said seriously. “After all, you have someone as talented as me at your disposal. You don’t need to try to please those people at all.”

Watching Nick Arthur bragging seriously, Simone Milton couldn’t help but laugh heartily. After laughing, she nodded in agreement.

“Yes, Mr. Arthur, you’re absolutely right. It’s a great fortune to have a boyfriend like you!” said Simone Milton.

“That’s good to know.” Nick Arthur felt self-satisfied, pleased that Simone Milton had said those words.

He leaned gently against Simone Milton’s shoulder, squinting as he watched the stars and investors gathered together on the field.

The last remnants of drowsiness slowly eroded his brain, causing him to sink deeper and deeper into slumber.

“Speaking of…”

Simona Milton, who was about to continue talking with Nick Arthur, didn’t hear any sound from him after a while. Instinctively, she turned her head and saw Nick Arthur sleeping peacefully and quietly.

“Actually fell asleep…” Simone Milton couldn’t help but laugh. She tried to keep her voice low, feeling both exasperated and amused at the same time.

After thinking for a moment, she took out her phone and dialed Nick Arthur’s number.

A few “beeps” were heard, and soon the phone was answered.

“Hello? Miss Milton, why did you call me out of the blue? Is there something you need?” the driver asked.

Glancing carefully at Nick Arthur, who was resting his head on her shoulder, Simone Milton made sure he hadn’t been awakened by her. Then, in a soft voice, she explained the situation to the driver on the other end of the line.

“…That’s how things are. What do you think we should do?” Simone Milton asked the driver, hoping to get a good answer from him.

After hearing what Simone Milton said, the driver on the other end of the phone never relaxed his frown. Falling asleep next to Simone Milton during the banquet was certainly not something they had anticipated.

So, they don’t have any effective emergency response measures either.

“How about this, Miss Milton? Could you please help us bring the gentleman out? We’re unable to enter the venue, so it will have to be you who brings him out.” The driver thought for a moment before speaking.

“But I’m alone, and there’s no way I can lift such a heavy man up!” Simone Milton pointed out the problem bluntly.

It’s not that she doesn’t want to help. She knows full well how unreasonable it would be for her, a young woman, to take care of Nick Arthur, who’s unconscious.

No matter how sickly Nick Arthur might be, he was still a man. It was impossible for Simone Milton to lift him up easily.

“Isn’t there also Assistant Hobson? If Assistant Hobson and Miss Milton work together, they should be able to bring the boss out.” The driver didn’t hesitate much and suggested another solution.

Besides that, there’s really nothing else that can be done.

After hanging up the phone, Simone Milton sighed. She had no choice but to do as the driver suggested. Of course, she could also ask Alberta Arthur for help.

Watching Alberta Arthur, who was chatting happily with investors alongside Katie Adams, Simone Milton found her completely unreliable.

“After all, I really do have to rely on Assistant Hobson!” Simone Milton murmured.

Mainly, I work with Assistant Hobson to help her feel less awkward.

With such thoughts in mind, Simone Milton quickly got through to Hobson’s assistant.

“Miss Milton, weren’t you with the boss? Why do you have time to call me now?” Assistant Hobson asked, puzzled. “Has something else happened?”

Faced with this moment and realizing what had happened, Assistant Hobson, Simone Milton, sighed. She had to admit that Assistant Hobson was probably one of the few people in the world who truly understood Nick Arthur.

“That’s how it is…” Simone Milton briefly explained what had happened to her to Assistant Hobson, and asked him for help.

Upon hearing this, Assistant Hobson quickly agreed and rushed over to Simone Milton at top speed.

Assistant Hobson, who had rushed over in a hurry, was out of breath. Upon seeing Nick Arthur asleep, he couldn’t help but ask what had happened.

“How is Boss now? Is anything wrong? Do we need to take him to the doctor?” Hobson’s excessive nervousness surprised Simone Milton greatly.

At the same time, Simone Milton also realized just how fragile Nick Arthur really was in Hobson’s assistant’s eyes.

“No, I think he’s simply asleep. But if we don’t do something to get him away from here, Mr. Arthur might catch a cold. After all, there’s no warm blanket to keep him warm,” said Simone Milton.

Hobson, who heard these words, said nothing more. Together with Simone Milton, they helped Nick Arthur to his feet.

Nick Arthur was indeed quite heavy. Simone Milton and Assistant Hobson had to use all their strength to keep him steady as they led him step by step toward the exit of the banquet hall.

Of course, as they left, some people who weren’t aware of what was going on noticed what was happening on their side.

“What’s going on? Is Mr. Arthur drunk?” Some brave people went up to Simone Milton to ask.

Actually, the female celebrity who came to ask this question really wanted to take Nick Arthur away from Simone Milton and spend a wonderful night with him.

“I’m just asleep. There’s no need for you to worry about me.” Simone Milton spoke in a low voice.

Hearing Simone Milton say that, the female celebrity wasn’t convinced yet and wanted to step forward, eager to try.

“Why don’t let me help you?” the female celebrity said with a smile.

“No need. I’m afraid that if you keep helping, you might end up taking the boss away with you. The consequences of that would be too much for me to handle.” Hobson’s assistant, who was also holding Nick Arthur’s arm, gave the young star a disdainful look.

The little star wasn’t convinced, but she knew better than to mess with Hobson’s assistant. So, she had no choice but to leave awkwardly.

And that’s how, thanks to Assistant Hobson’s relentless banter, the three of them managed to get outside the banquet hall, unscathed.

In the parking lot, the driver had been waiting for a while. From a distance, he saw Nick, Arthur, and the other man getting out of the car. He immediately closed the car door and went to greet them.

Taking Nick Arthur from the former assistant’s hands, the driver quickly brought him to the car.

“Since the person has been delivered, I’ll go back to the banquet. Please take care of Mr. Arthur and send him home, okay?” Simone Milton said with a smile, looking completely relieved.

Just as Simone Milton was about to leave, Hobson’s assistant suddenly frowned. She glanced at Nick Arthur, who was clearly not sleeping well, and called out to Simone Milton.

“Wait a moment, Miss Milton. I’m afraid you won’t be able to continue attending this party…” Assistant Hobson said, somewhat helplessly.

“Why?” Simone Milton couldn’t understand. She had completed her duties, and there was nothing left for her to do. Why couldn’t she continue attending the party?

Assistant Hobson rubbed his forehead again and said helplessly to Simone Milton, “Actually, I re