Mr. Nigel’s face darkened instantly. Having grown accustomed to flattery in his position as Director of Marketing, Tang Yue’s direct refusal irked him profoundly. "Truly impressive, the director of D Jewelry Company." Lucy blurted out in fluent French. The few who had been conversing in English instantly turned their attention to Lucy. Without any brand logos on her clothes, Lucy’s brand affiliation was indiscernible, but her fiery figure was uncontainable. She, too, donned a red dress, but the V-neck cut accentuated her exquisite physique in full. "Who are you?" Mr. Nigel asked back in French, feeling that Lucy seemed familiar but couldn’t quite place her. Lucy’s remark, upon closer examination, didn’t seem at all complimentary but rather carried a hint of mockery. "You don’t need to know who I am. However, she definitely has some ulterior motives," Lucy said, her gaze landing on Lian Qingqing. "She’s discussing business with you yet deliberately steering the conversation towards Tang. If she’s truly Tang’s sister, wouldn’t she know that Tang has already collaborated with Kaya Jewelry?" A brand that rivals D Jewelry. Tang Yue was stunned for a moment. When did she collaborate with Kaya Jewelry? Tang Yue couldn’t help but signal Lucy with her eyes. Lian Qingqing was indeed capable, and this person must belong to D Jewelry. Boasting in front of D Jewelry could lead to trouble if she didn’t end up collaborating with Kaya Jewelry. The thought alone gave Tang Yue a headache. Lian Qingqing wasn’t versed in French and could only manage to get the gist of the conversation through English. Approaching with a charming smile, she said, "Tang Yue, congratulations, I had no idea you partnered with Kaya Jewelry. You’ve only been in France for a few months, and to think you’ve already connected with Kaya Jewelry, I’m truly happy for you." Tang Yue’s mouth twitched, unsure of how to respond. She didn’t know anything about Kay Company. What was she to say? Mr. Nigel seemed to notice something. He said, "Although D Jewelry and Kaya Jewelry are competitors, I do know a little about Kaya Jewelry’s personnel. May I ask which executive from Kaya Jewelry does Miss Tang know?" Mr. Nigel assessed Lucy. There had been no collaboration between Kaya Jewelry and Huaxia Company, and he was clear about that. Mr. Nigel immediately laughed, saying, "Miss is joking." Gray, the top executive of Kaya in the Asia-Pacific Region, held a very high status within Kaya. Even though Gray was often in Asia, his name was very well-known. Inevitably, Gray’s reputation was formidable; under his leadership, Kaya was always one step ahead of D Jewelry, conducting business with remarkable success. Mr. Nigel dismissed Lucy’s words as a mere joke. "Mr. Nigel doesn’t believe it?" Lucy smiled widely. "Of course," Mr. Nigel frankly expressed his thoughts. Lian Qingqing understood this time and said, "Tang Yue, if you haven’t collaborated with Kaya Company, we won’t mock you. How could you tell such a lie?" "Whether I’m lying or not, you’ll find out soon enough. So, we are about to order. Do you intend to join us?" Lucy spoke frankly, not considering anyone’s face when she tried to send them away. Nigel’s face darkened. Lian Qingqing hurriedly said, "Mr. Nigel, my elder sister wasn’t raised by my father’s side since she was young, so... But, Mr. Nigel, I already reserved a spot over there." Lian Qingqing’s voice was sweet, and her smile was particularly charming. With her voice and smile, Nigel’s anger subsided, and he followed Lian Qingqing to the reserved spot. "Lucy, you..." Tang Yue was about to say she was too impulsive. Lucy cleared her throat and said, "Let me properly introduce myself, my full name is Lucy Merid." Tang Yue looked bewilderedly at Lucy. The surname Merid should indeed be a surname, but, this surname tells her nothing. "Tang, surely you’re not unaware of what the Merid surname represents?" Lucy asked, watching Tang Yue’s confused expression. "What does it represent?" Tang Yue asked subconsciously. Lucy slapped her forehead and said, "The President of Kay Company is my father, Lucian Merid. My brother, in charge of the Asia-Pacific Region for Kaya Jewelry, is Gray Merid." "Kaya Jewelry belongs to your family?" Tang Yue finally got it and instantly understood why Lucy had said what she did. "Tang, if you truly want to collaborate, my brother would definitely not refuse. I also like the clothes you make; they’re beautiful and comfortable." Lucy grinned, directly ordering some of the Blue Restaurant’s famous dishes. Then, seeing Tang Yue still in shock, Lucy couldn’t help laughing; this was her first friend from Huaxia, irrespective of any backgrounds or identities. After the meal with Lian Qingqing and Mr. Nigel had ended, and they coincidentally bumped into Tang Yue who had just come back, she approached and said, "Tang Yue, seeing you today was absolutely out of kindness, I wanted to introduce Mr. Nigel to you. How could you fail to understand my gesture? Do you know how much effort I had to put in to calm Mr. Nigel’s anger after your claim about collaborating with Kaya Jewelry?" "Whether it was sincere or not, don’t you know?" Tang Yue retorted calmly. She had a good meal today; the lobster there was especially delicious. Googlᴇ search 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩·𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖·𝘯𝘦𝘵 Knowing Lucy’s identity, Tang Yue felt even calmer. She could do without Lian Qingqing’s ’kindness,’ especially since Mr. Nigel’s look made her uncomfortable. "Tang Yue, I truly had your best interests at heart. A clothing and jewelry company naturally complement each other. A beautiful outfit teamed with appropriate jewelry would surely enhance its charm," Lian Qingqing said somewhat pained, as if her goodwill was wasted by Tang Yue. "You really don’t appreciate favors. Qingqing went out of her way to help you, and not only did you refuse, but you also brought up Kaya Jewelry. Do you even know anyone from Kaya Jewelry?" "If your lies are exposed in the future, it will be the Lian family that loses face!" Even though Shen Yunfei was considered a prodigal, on this matter, he could still see clearly. In Sea City, the Lian Family is an influential clan that particularly values their reputation. He said, "Even if you were raised outside the Lian family and never returned, you can’t go around telling such an enormous lie." With such a huge accusation thrown at her, the uninformed would think Tang Yue had committed some unforgivable crime. "Cousin, it’s also my fault. At the time, I just thought about helping Tang Yue find connections," Lian Qingqing blamed herself. Seeing Lian Qingqing , Shen Yunfei’s anger soared even more. He was already taller than Tang Yue, and standing in front of her, he had an imposing, condescending presence. He said, "Tang Yue, you can’t act recklessly just because you have the support of your uncle."