Chapter 17 Rocco arched an eyebrow . Delicate matters were inevitable in the business world , and certain questions couldn't be avoided , such as choosing not to renew a contract and signing with someone else when it expired . That was perfectly fine . Therefore , Bradley's question was not rude at all . Rocco had no intention of beating around the bush initially , but he changed his tone as the words came to his lips . " Well , about this matter , we are indeed vying for it . I've heard that Sylvia , who was once your chief designer at Ferrell Jewelry , did not renew her contract when it expired . However , if we were to compete for her , it would be legal and legitimate , wouldn't you agree , Mr. Ferrell ? " " Of course . " Bradley , with one hand in his pocket , rubbing his thumb with his index finger , replied in a slow voice . "I hope you won't find this amusing , Mr. Henderson , but I came to CTR today to understand the situation . If you've already signed a contract with Sylvia , I suppose I can only go back and rethink things . " Rocco's fox - like eyes twinkled , and he said , "I thought you were here to snatch Sylvia away from us . You had me quite worried . After all , you had the upper hand given Sylvia had been collaborating with Ferrell Group for three years . " " If I had an advantage , she would have renewed the contract . " Bradley said in self - deprecation , his eyes meeting Rocco's . " Mr. Henderson , now that I've learned Sylvia hasn't signed with you yet , it seems we're in for a competition . " Rocco sighed heavily . It was hard to tell whether he was bored or worried . " Indeed , we thought the contract was a done deal . But , after waiting all morning and not being able to contact her … Alas , designers can have such big attitudes . " Bradley smiled gently . " That depends on which of our companies puts in more effort . " Rocco nodded emphatically , " Hmm . " The two appeared harmonious , with no trace of their previous tension . Bradley glanced at his wristwatch , " It's getting late . I should get going . You should eat something soon . " Rocco waved goodbye with a smile , " Safe journey . I won't see you out . " Only when Bradley's figure had vanished did the smile fade from his handsome face . He touched his lip , hissing softly at the pain . Such a bastard , hitting so hard He took a selfie on his way back to the office and sent it directly to a group named " Did You Pamper Winnie Today " . " Got injured gloriously protecting Winnie , proud ! " The sixth brother William said , " What's up , Rocco ? Who dared to bully Winnie ? " The Joe Joe typed , " Where's Winnie ? Is she alright ? " Michael , the Michael , replied , " I've already called Winnie . She's okay , having dinner with a friend . Don't worry . " The group went instantly silent . Perusing the chat , Rocco was dumbfounded . So in the eyes of these five , there was only Winnie , and none of them cared about him at all . These sister - obsessed freaks ! Just as he was about to rebuke his brothers , he received a message from Giselle . " Rocco , have you applied medicine to your wound , does it still hurt ? I'm sorry , I didn't consider your feelings earlier and just left . " By the way , have you eaten yet ? If not , come and eat here . The dishes haven't been served yet . I've ordered your favorites , but since Gentle Breeze is a bit far from your company , we won't wait for you and will start eating first . I've asked the kitchen to serve your dishes once you arrive . " Rocco felt a mix of bitterness and sweetness in his heart . Winnie really was the best , she knew to care about him , unlike those five nuisances , who were just intolerable ! He instantly responded 1/3 < Chapter 17 " Don't wait for me , start eating first ! I'm on my way . I'll be there soon ! " +30 Vouchers Gentle Breeze was a well - known yet strange restaurant in Accreton . The peculiarity lies in its remote geographical location and the daily limit on the number of customers . For a common man to try the food here , it would require a month in reservation . In vast Accreton , only a few privileged people had the right to dine here without a reservation , and even fewer could convince Emmett Melendez , the disciple of the Royal Chef , to cook for them ! By the time Rocco arrived at Gentle Breeze , Giselle and Bethany had just started to eat . Upon seeing Rocco enter , Giselle immediately got up to greet him , " Rocco ! " " Keep eating , don't get up and inconvenience yourselves on my account . I still need a moment . " Rocco intentionally brought some medicine along and went ahead to apply it to himself . The punch from Bradley was solid , he was just lucky that it didn't hit him directly , otherwise he would have lost a tooth ! It almost ruined his handsome appearance . " Rocco , let me help you apply that instead . " Giselle's face was filled with guilt . If it weren't for her , Rocco would not have ended up like this . " That would be helpful . Thank you , Winnie . " نه سالت Rocco immediately , with a beaming smile , handed the cotton swab and medicine to Giselle , obediently sitting down next to her . Giselle applied the medicine carefully , " Rocco , if it hurts , let me know , okay ? " " Not at all ! " Rocco grimaced , his painful expression immediately fading . I a Giselle , helplessly , lightened her touch , " Rocco , control yourself a bit . If the corner of your mouth tears , it'll destroy your looks . " " Hey , are you making fun of me ? " Mocking her , he simultaneously took out his phone , turned on the camera and took a selfie , " I still look rather handsome . " Saying this , he secretly sent the photo into the group chat and then put away his phone . " So Rocco , you should protect your face in the future . Don't get hurt again . " Giselle didn't pay attention to those details . She cleaned her hands carefully with a warm towel after applying the medicine . Witnessing all this , Bethany was filled with warmth and admiration . The bond between you siblings is so admirable . And did I just hear Mr. Henderson call you Winnie . Is that your nickname ? " Nodding , a warm smile filled Giselle's eyes , " Yes , it's the nickname that my parents gave me . " Rocco added with a laugh , " Originally , my mother wanted to change her name , but to make us remember what she has been through , we kept her name from the Mendoza family . " Anyway , the name Giselle was not given by the Mendoza family . It was said to be given by Ethan when the Mendoza family and Bradley families arranged the marriage when they were young . If Giselle had any good memories of Accreton , it would probably be of the late Ethan . Thinking about it , the light in her eyes dimmed , " Okay , let's eat quickly , the food is getting cold . " " Yes , yes , hurry up and eat ! " Rocco , being a gentleman , filled the soup bowls for both ladies . " By the way , Miss Ryan , have you given any thought to what we discussed last time ? " Bethany hesitated at his words . " Mr. Henderson , your offer is quite tempting . To be honest , it's something anyone would be tempted by , let alone me , a celebrity who's criticized all over the internet . But I don't understand , if you sign me , won't you be making a loss - making deal ? " " How would it be a losing deal ? " Rocco explained , " Miss Ryan , you're beautiful and thus destined for this career . As for being criticized all over the internet , it could mean you're a top celebrity , with high fame ! How could I be at a loss ? " The bowl of soup was just placed next to Bethany , still piping hot . She was wondering if she splashed this soup directly , would she be completely done with the entertainment industry ? But before she made a choice , Rocco spoke again , " With baseless rumors , once you clarify , all the haters can become hardcore fans ; as for those artists who are overpromoted , packaged to be flawless , they'd be the true internet - wide vilified ones sooner or later . " 2/3 < Chapter 17 Bethany raised her eyes abruptly , quite shocked . " Do you … trust me ? " Rocco hooked up a smile , " How can I not trust someone who defends my sister ? " Bethany was lost in thought . So , were they from the Henderson family of Jedburgh , a top - tier wealthy family that could compete with the Ferrell family ? Chapter Comments AD Watch Ads to Get 8 Vouchers