Chapter 338


    The young embarrassed.


    and beautiful Zoe blushed instantly upon hearing Justin’s remarks, feeling quite


    Ryan frowned. “Justin, are you mad at Zoe for trying to serve you with her own fork? She hasn’t used it


    yet, and she offered you the first bite.” Being a protective brother, Ryan immediately stepped forward to


    defend his younger sister.


    Quickly, Zoe apologized. “Sorry, Justin. I didn’t think it through.”


    Zoe promptly switched to another fork and attempted to ce a piece of fish on Justin’s te, but he


    stopped her once again.


    “I can handle it myself.”


    Zoe pouted. “I haven’t been back in years. Justin, are you trying to distance yourself from me? We


    used to share ice cream when we were kids!”


    “That was back when we were kids. You’re not a child anymore.” Justin calmly responded as he looked


    at the food. He picked up a small piece of crab meat and chewed it slowly..


    Zoe’s heart tightened. Her face darkened as she dejectedly stuffed the fish into her mouth, chewing


    with force.


    Meanwhile, Justin surveyed the exquisite dishes on the table, reminiscing about the times Be used to


    cook for him. He understood the time and effort these dishes required. He knew Be used to spend


    the entire afternoon in the kitchen, enduring the smoke that made her face oily while holding back her


    coughs. Yet he had never praised her, not even once.


    Even if the dishes reached the level of a state banquet chef, Justin refused to acknowledge her. Each


    time he ate her food, he found himself craving an extra serving.


    An inexplicable pang hit his heart as he thought of the pitiful look in Be’s eyes, eagerly awaiting his


    praise with starry eyes, only to be disappointed every time.


    But after a brief moment of disappointment, Be always regained herposure and smiled at him


    cheerfully.


    -“Next time, I’ll do even better!”


    ‘Next time… Will there be a next time?’


    With these thoughts, Justin lost his appetite. Even swallowing became difficult.


    “Justin, Bethany mentioned you’ve been busy with Ada Wang’s wedding. Are youpeting with KS


    World Hotel for the hosting rights?”


    Not long after, Zoe chimed in, Sensing Justin might be interested in business matters, she propped her


    chin on her hand and blinked her grape-sized eyes. She asked with an innocent look on her face, “I


    heard that Ada Wang will being to Savrow in a few days. Justin, are you nning to host a


    wee banquet? Taking advantage of the situation can also promote the hotel. After all, Ada is an


    international superstar!”


    Justin’s charming eyes turned slightly cold, but his expression remained calm. What he disliked the


    most was discussing business during family meals, especially when unrted people inquired about


    the internal affairs of hispany.


    “Mm.”


    “Can I help with anything?” Zoe blinked her eyes eagerly.


    Justin declined Zoe’s offer. “There’s no need.”


    Zoe tried to showcase herself to Justin. “I can y piano pieces for Ada Wang and other guests! It’s my


    specialty!”


    To Zoe’s dismay, Justin once again rejected her. “There’s no need for that.”


    **


    Justin frowned slightly and decisively declined. “You are the heiress of the Hoffman family. It’s not


    appropriate for you to entertain guests like that. Professionals will be hired to perform live.”


    Zoe’s expression instantly fell. “So, do you think that I’m not professional enough?”


    At this point, Justin hadpletely lost his appetite.


    He initially attended the dinner reluctantly, not wanting to offend Mrs. Hoffman and Ryan, but he found


    it increasingly annoying.


    “Justin, Zoe is the top protege of a renowned pianist. She’s more than qualified to y at your


    weing banquet. Just let her go.” Ryan chewed and spoke on behalf of his sister.


    “Yes, Justin. Zoe regards you as a brother, so let her help you this time.” Mrs. Hoffman, who doted on


    her daughter, also advised him.


    Zoe continued to plead with a pitiful expression. “Justin, I promise I’ll y exceptionally well. I won’t let


    you down!”


    Justin frowned and reluctantly nodded.Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org.


    After the dinner, Justin bid farewell to the Hoffmans and left. Outside Hoffmans’ residence, Ian received


    an important message and hurriedly conveyed it to Justin.


    “Mr. Salvador, there’s a bit of an issue. Your n has shed with KS World Hotel on the same day!”


    Justin’s face turned cold as he asked, “Did Be prepare a weing banquet for Ada Wang on the


    same day too?”