Chapter 291

The driver didn’t press for an answer. He wasn’t the type to stick his nose into other people’s business. In a way, Claire and Edison were pretty alike. Neither of them liked anyone meddling in their affairs.

“Claire, do you want to go straight to the restaurant or head home to change first?” he asked.

Usually, when a girl had a date or an important dinner, getting ready was non- negotiable. Claire glanced at her phone. There was still plenty of time. “Let’s go home and change,” she said.

Once she got home, the place was empty. She slipped into something nicer, got herself together, and, thinking of Jenny’s perfectionist streak, decided to put on a little makeup. Nothing too much, just enough to look fresh.

Edison came by to pick her up. They’d planned to meet Jenny at the restaurant, and someone else was tasked with keeping Jenny company until then. As hosts, Claire and Edison were the first to arrive.

Jenny showed up just five minutes later, practically bouncing with excitement when she spotted Claire.

“Oh my God, you’re gorgeous! Seriously, you’re the most beautiful Solenian girl I’ve ever seen!” Jenny gushed, her accent thick as she pulled Claire into a big, enthusiastic hug.

“Thanks. You look amazing too,” Claire managed, quickly stepping back. All the hugging and European-style greetings were still a bit much for her.

Jenny gave her a slightly wounded look, as if she’d just been betrayed. Claire just stared back, cool and unbothered.

Jenny mouthed, “Don’t you feel guilty?” and Claire just smiled. Sorry, no guilt here.

With nothing left to say, Jenny turned her attention to Edison. If this guy wasn’t Claire’s uncle, and not someone she’d be working with soon, she might have actually whistled at him. With his suit jacket off, it was impossible to miss the shape of his muscles under his shirt. That trim waistline was practically begging for attention.

Claire caught the look on Jenny’s face and cleared her throat, snapping Jenny out of her trance.

Jenny blinked, then turned to Edison. “Edison, you’re really handsome too. Young and successful, what a combo.” She leaned in for a cheek kiss, but Edison offered his hand instead.

So it was just a handshake? Jenny honestly looked disappointed, but she took his hand anyway, suddenly all polite, as if she hadn’t just been mentally undressing him a moment ago.

“Thank you for the compliment. Jenny, you’re beautiful too—just like my niece,” Edison said with a charming smile.

Jenny raised her eyebrows, grinning. “Isn’t the usual move to say I’m even prettier? Or is it that you think I can’t compete with Claire, so you won’t risk telling a white lie p>

Jenny’s playful teasing didn’t faze Edison one bit. He smiled back.” don’t have a wife, so to me, my niece is the most beautiful woman in the world. But Jenny your beauty is just as striking as hers.

Jenny hadn’t expected him to be so smooth. Was he flirting? Not really. But his words still felt genuine, and it was impossible not to be won over by his sincerity.

“Got it. So Claire is your gold standard,” Jenny laughed. “The first time I met Claire, I thought she looked like an angel who accidentally landed on earth p>

Jenny was a sucker for pretty faces, but she could never be jealous of Claire. She just adored her. Honestly, she doubted anyone could dislike. Claire Their first meeting had felt like a one-sided rescue, and she’d never forgotten it.

“Sounds like you two have met before,” Edison said, sharp as ever. He didn’t push, though, just laughed. “Still, I agree. Claire really is like an angel she reminds me of what my aunt looked like when she was young p>

With the small talk out of the way, Edison and Jenny started getting down to business.