Steve laughed out loud and said, “Okay, then bring your girlfriend too.”
“Huh?” Robert was even more surprised, and said nervously, “Grandpa Steve, I…I haven’t reached the stage of meeting my parents yet…”
Steve casually said, “Hey, I’m not your real parent, so don’t feel pressured. Just bring him and introduce him to me. I also have some friends I want to introduce you to. You two are still young, so you should have a lot in common.”
Robert was completely confused. He didn’t understand a word Steve said. He thought it was too much for Steve to invite him to dinner, but now Steve wanted him to bring his girlfriend and introduce her to other young people. Does this old man have so much free time these days?
However, since things had reached this point, he didn’t dare to refuse, so he could only surrender and say, “Okay, Grandpa Steve…”
Steve laughed and said, “Then you should get ready to go now.”
“Okay.” Robert hung up the phone, a question still ringing in his mind. He didn’t dare to delay and immediately called his father. After all, Steve is the second in command in the family, and whatever the other party’s intentions, Robert must inform his family first.
His father was also very surprised when he received the call. Steve and grandfather Robert had already clashed during the struggle for the throne. Unfortunately, Robert’s grandfather ultimately lost, so even though he dreamed of repairing his relationship with Steve, Steve never gave them the chance. He never thought that Steve would take the initiative to invite his grandchildren to dinner this time. This was a bit confusing, but also an unexpected joy for the family. However, from complete hostility in the beginning, to Steve now being able to show friendliness to his own children, this in itself is progress.
So, Robert’s father instructed his son to make a good impression on Steve, and if possible, convey some kind messages to his grandfather, and ideally, invite Steve to his home.
Robert felt he had a big responsibility on his shoulders and without hesitation immediately agreed. Then he came out of the changing room and saw his girlfriend waiting for him outside.
His girlfriend was standing outside the dressing room. He didn’t go to the rest area to find a place to sit or lean against the wall to play on his cell phone. He just stood there like a model at the door, always smiling. When he saw Robert coming out, he immediately approached him in surprise and said with a smile, “It seems that today’s changing clothes time is a little faster than before.”
Robert nodded and said to her, “Catherine, if you have no other plans for tonight, I would like you to come with me to the dinner party.”
“Dinner party?” his girlfriend asked curiously. “Didn’t we agree that we would have dinner together? Why is there suddenly a dinner party?”
Robert shrugged helplessly and said, “My grandfather’s older brother is here. He called me and asked me to have dinner with him. He also asked if I had a girlfriend and if so, to bring her along. You know, he is the heir to our family business, so I wouldn’t dare argue with him.”
His girlfriend’s pupils suddenly narrowed. Although he didn’t show anything on the surface, his heart was turbulent.
He was considered an “aristocrat” among scholars, not because his mixed-race blood was particularly noble, but because his lineage was the only one in the many years of the Destruction of Qing Society that actually had half of the Western aristocratic bloodlines that could be traced in Western history. Unlike other scholars, he truly had a ticket into white upper-class social circles.
Don’t underestimate this half-Western aristocratic lineage. For non-white races, it is not easy to integrate into this bloodline. Although Western society was nominally very open, the old nobility and aristocracy were very traditional. Many of them can tolerate inbreeding but cannot accept interracial marriage. His lineage, starting with his maternal grandmother’s generation, had worked hard to integrate into Western aristocratic circles. Her maternal grandmother managed to marry a down-on-her-luck nobleman who fled Europe to America. Her mother went further, marrying a wealthy aristocrat who was well-known in America, but still far from the top families like the Rothschilds.
FAQ NovelQ: Why is Robert surprised by Steve’s invitation?A: Robert is surprised because Steve has a strained relationship with his grandfather and, as a junior, he never expected to be invited to dinner by such a prominent family figure.Q: What is the significance of the luxury club in the Bay Area?A: The luxury club is a significant family property managed directly by the family, and even Robert’s grandfather has limited management rights over it, making it a rather exclusive location.The stakes are raised as Robert navigates this unusual encounter and the surprising addition to the dinner plans.
FAQ Novel
Q: Who extended the unexpected dinner invitation?
A: Steve, a prominent figure within the Rothschild family and future heir, invites Robert to dinner.
Q: Why is Robert surprised by the invitation?
A: Robert is surprised because Steve typically avoids his grandfather and rarely interacts with junior family members like himself.
What do you think Steve’s true intentions are behind this surprising invitation?