Chapter 15
Chapter 15
After enjoying a delicious meal, Jasmine happily exclaimed, “Shawn, I’m not really looking for any eligible bachelors. Serenity and I are just here to explore the atmosphere and savor the food. This place truly lives up to its reputation as a seven-star hotel. The food is incredible, and we’ve had a fulfilling meal.”
Shawn was left speechless, “…”
“We’re quite full now. It’s getting late, Shawn. Serenity and I have to head out. Please pass on my regards to my aunt,” Jasmine added.
Shawn, feeling anxious, glanced at Serenity and replied, “Are you leaving already? Jas, the party has only just begun! It’s still early; it won’t wrap up until at least eleven o’clock.”
Serenity interjected, “We have a business to manage tomorrow, so we can’t stay out too late.”
As the two girls stood up, Shawn trailed behind them.
“You know you could push back the opening time by a couple of hours,” he suggested, trying to keep them around a little longer.
“That’s not an option. Our peak hours are in the morning, afternoon, and evening. If we miss the morning rush, it could really set us back,” Serenity explained.
With a playful nudge on her cousin’s shoulder, Jasmine teased, “You should stick around and see if there’s anyone you like! You’re still young, so there’s nothing stopping you from dating.”
Shawn glanced at Serenity again, his face turning slightly red as he shyly replied, “I just graduated from college, Jas. I’ll think about marriage once I’ve settled into my job for a few years.”
Serenity added her thoughts, “There’s no need to rush into anything. Shawn is only twenty-two this year; he can afford to wait another couple of years.”
Shawn nodded in agreement, but Serenity quickly added, “I remember when you were just a little kid the first time we met. It’s hard to believe how much you’ve grown up now!”
Shawn could only respond with a silent expression, “…”
Unable to convince the girls to stay, Shawn accompanied them as they exited the hotel.
“Jas, did you drive here?” he asked.
“Your mom arranged for a car to pick us up,” Jas replied.
She seemed unbothered when she added, “Seren and I can take the cab. You should head back inside, Shawn. Let my aunt know we have to leave. I hope you have a good time.”
The hotel lobby was bustling with people. Everyone’s eyes briefly flicked towards Jasmine and Serenity, but no one approached Shawn, as the girls were unfamiliar to them.
Since the girls preferred not to catch a cab in front of the hotel, they walked to the street before hailing one. They urged Shawn, who had been walking alongside them, “Shawn, make sure you hurry back to the hotel. Bye for now.”
Shawn waved goodbye somewhat reluctantly as he watched the girls climb into the cab and drive away. He lingered by the roadside for a while before finally making his way back. Upon reaching the hotel entrance, he ran into Zachary, who was just stepping outside. As always, Zachary was the center of attention, flanked by his security detail, showcasing the traits of a natural leader.
Shawn paused at the sight of him, stepping aside to let Zachary pass.
“Mr. Lowe,” Zachary acknowledged him as he walked by.
Flattered, Shawn replied with a smile, “Mr. York.”
The bystanders were surprised by the friendly exchange between Zachary and Shawn. The Lowes belonged to the elite class, yet interactions with the Yorks were rare. In everyone’s eyes, Shawn was still just a kid. Even though he had entered the family business, he was starting from the ground up, occupying a minor role within the Lowes’ company.
Zachary’s greeting was noteworthy. Was he trying to forge a connection because he saw potential in Shawn as a future leader of the Lowes’ business, or did he perceive something promising in the young man standing before him?
Lowes?
Mr. and Mrs. Lowe were bidding farewell to Zachary, surrounded by a bustling crowd. They were both amazed and delighted to see that Zachary had recognized their son’s presence.