Chapter 1094: Chapter 1094: You Actually Don’t Recognize Me.
To be precise, the gaze was directed towards Jack Thompson and Chad Thompson.
Of course, Mr. Ross maintained a composed expression, and that look was nothing more than a casual glance that lightly swept over the two children.
Mr. Ross’s appearance signaled that the banquet had officially begun.
Although it was a Ross Family banquet, in reality, it was not much different from those business cocktail parties. Mr. Ross didn’t bother with unnecessary formalities, so after a few polite words, he let the guests mingle freely.
For many of those in attendance, such a banquet was an excellent opportunity to secure business deals and make valuable connections.
With Justin Battleson’s status, naturally, there were people coming up to greet him continuously, including several business partners.
Charlotte Thompson wasn’t interested in business matters, and since she was currently accompanied by Jack and Chad, she let Justin socialize while she took the children to the dessert area.
After all, Charlotte had noticed that the two children had been eyeing the dessert area for quite some time.
"Try to eat less of the really sweet stuff, or you’ll have a reason to cry when you get cavities," she warned the children, but she didn’t stop them from reaching for the cakes.
"Mommy, this cake is really delicious, you should try it," Jack said after tasting a particularly delightful piece. His eyes lit up as he quickly scooped up a small piece and held it up to Charlotte’s mouth.
Having not eaten before arriving at the dinner party, Charlotte was starting to feel hungry.
The tempting aroma of the cake made her appetite grow, and she didn’t refuse as Jack offered it to her mouth.
The taste was indeed very good.
Charlotte smiled and nodded in approval.
"Then can Mommy take some back for Grace and Annie to eat together?" Jack continued to ask.
"Of course, when the banquet is over, I’ll go find your Mr. Ross and ask him to prepare some," Charlotte said as she took a napkin from nearby and wiped off the cream sticking to Jack’s mouth.
"Yay!"
Chad clapped his hands then turned to stand arm-in-arm, shoulder-to-shoulder with Jack, apparently deep in discussion.
"Big Brother doesn’t like things that are too sweet, so we can take this cake back," one of them said.
"Second Brother isn’t picky; he likes everything," added the other.
"Grace and Annie like sweet things."
"This cake is so pretty; Annie would be so happy if we brought it back for her."
Listening to the two children talking non-stop about the other kids, Charlotte couldn’t help but smile.
Charlotte stayed by the children’s side, just as she was about to pick up some juice to give them to wash down the sweets, a hand reached out faster than hers.
"Miss Thompson."
Standing in front of Charlotte was a young man with a friendly smile on his face, but the look he gave Charlotte made her feel quite uncomfortable.
Still, out of politeness, Charlotte responded with a smile, though it was filled with a clear sense of indifference and distance.
However, it seemed like the young man couldn’t read the room as he not only handed the juice to the children, but he also moved a few steps closer to Charlotte.
"I wonder if Miss Thompson recognizes me?" he asked, revealing a confident grin, seemingly certain that Charlotte would immediately recall his name.
But Charlotte merely glanced at him and intercepted the juice he was holding out.
"I’m sorry, may I ask who this gentleman is...?"
"You actually don’t recognize me?" the man said, looking at Charlotte in surprise.
Charlotte couldn’t help but purse her lips.
What the hell is up with this guy?