Though he spoke with a smile, Vicente’s voice was still
magnetic, his presence undiminished–he even outshone the
older men around him.
Ellsworth and he… were evenly matched.
But their temperaments were different, each with their own
unique charm.
Ellsworth and Vicente caught up with each other.
Kelsey, smiling, took the initiative to reach out and greet
Vicente. “Mr. Leach.”
Kelsey greeted him first, which made Vicente notice her. He turned slightly and gently shook her hand. “Mrs. Townsend.”
Since Kelsey stayed close to Ellsworth, Vicente assumed she
was Ellsworth’s wife.
After all, Ellsworth’s marriage was no secret.
When Vicente called her Mrs. Townsend, Ellsworth smiled and
explained, “Mr. Leach, this is Ms. Kelsey Graham. A friend.”
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Vicente smiled apologetically. “My mistake.”
Hearing Ellsworth’s explanation, Kelsey glanced at him, a trace
of disappointment flashing in her eyes, but she quickly regained
her composure and smiled, echoing, “Sorry to have made you
laugh, Mr. Leach.”
Vicente returned Kelsey’s polite smile, then asked Ellsworth,
“Your wife didn’t come today?”
Ellsworth replied, “She had other plans today and is busy.”
“Oh!” Vicente responded with a meaningful tone.
As the three chatted, Alvin called Vicente over again, asking him
to explain some policy issues to his old comrades.
In the whole house, except for Ellsworth, Harriet, and Kelsey,
everyone else was older than Vicente, so he was especially
polite and humble.
After methodically answering their questions, Alvin looked at
Vicente and said, “Vicente, I invited a few young friends today.
They’re all outstanding young people. Help me take care of
them and don’t let them feel neglected.”
As Alvin spoke, he looked around the room, spotted Harriet
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reading alone in the small sitting room, and called out to her
twice.
Seeing this, the housekeeper paused her work, bent down beside Harriet, and quietly reminded her, “Ms. Chavez, Sir Leach
is looking for you.”
Hearing the housekeeper’s reminder, Harriet quickly put down
her book, thanked her, and got up to walk over to Alvin.
It was only when she got closer that she realized Vicente was
there too.
“Sir Leach.” After greeting Alvin, Harriet turned to Vicente and
said politely, “Mr. Leach.”
Vicente smiled and extended his hand, his voice magnetic. “Ms.
Chavez, we meet again.”
Seeing that they knew each other, Alvin said, “Vicente, you know
Harriet? Comrade Harriet is quite remarkable–she got a patent
in high school, became a project leader at a young age, and is
very strong technically. Reginald thinks highly of her.”
Vicente gently shook Harriet’s hand and smiled calmly. “I had
the pleasure of meeting Ms. Chavez a few days ago when I
visited Galaxy Innovations for an inspection.”
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Harriet gently withdrew her hand from Vicente’s and smiled
modestly. “Sir Leach, you flatter me.”
“Not at all, not at all,” Alvin said, then turned to Vicente and
instructed, “Vicente, help me take good care of Harriet. Don’t let
her feel neglected.”
Vicente agreed to Alvin’s request and then accompanied
Harriet, chatting as they strolled.
Harriet had studied Robotics and Automation Engineering, so
Vicente talked with her about topics in that field. This put
Harriet at ease, and she spoke more than usual.
When they reached the small sitting room, Vicente picked up
the professional book Harriet had just been reading. “Is this the
book you were reading, Ms. Chavez?”
Harriet replied, “The book belongs to Sir Leach. I was just
flipping through it out of boredom.”
Vicente smiled and said, “Sorry for making you bored at my
grandfather’s birthday party, Ms. Chavez.”
“…” Harriet said, “Mr. Leach, that’s not what I meant.”
As Harriet explained, Vicente smiled even more and said gently,
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“Just teasing you, Ms. Chavez. No need to be nervous.”
Harriet responded with a calm, polite smile.
Still… it wasn’t a very funny joke.
After strolling and eating some snacks with Harriet, Vicente
saw that the old men playing chess had finished and asked
Harriet if she wanted to play a couple of games.
Thinking it would be a good way to pass the time, Harriet
agreed.
The two sat across from each other, each taking a side. Harriet
opened with a knight move, and Vicente responded in kind.
After a few moves, people started gathering around to watch.
Seeing their strategies, the old men who had just played
couldn’t help but praise the young people’s quick thinking,
especially giving Harriet a second look.
This young lady seemed quiet and unassuming, no one knew
where she came from, but she played chess quite well. Some of
the old men might not even be her match.
After several rounds, Vicente’s moves were unpredictable, but
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Harriet held her own.
At this point, one of the old men said, “It’s a draw–no winner or
loser.”
“Where is this young lady from? She’s impressive. Vicente, is
she your girlfriend?”
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