17 Before the luncheon
On the northeast side of Lisztplatz, the heart of Barton City, the center of Liszt, under the sun gradually climbing into the sky, an old truck with the armor style left over from the war ten years ago drove into the driveway of the Liszt Building, which was naturally the Grande van.
This is not Zack's intention, if he can, Zach still hopes to be able to drive a car that fits the situation to attend this luncheon, but since it is to show Grande's presence, this truck driven only by the Grande Brotherhood has become a Grande logo, and you can only choose one identity and situation.
The young man who parked the car didn't show anything unusual about Zack's car, maybe the tip Zach handed out was enough. After thanking him, he took Zack's keys and quickly disappeared into the driveway in the van.
Zach didn't go directly to the luncheon on the top floor of the building, as the noisy crowd blocked the way as soon as he entered the hall.
The constant stream of spotlights and loud questions poured into the small stand at the back of the hall, behind which Herman, who was strangely pale in complexion, was carrying out the press conference he had told Zach at Grande.
Oh, Herman's paleness wasn't done by Zach, who didn't do anything bloody to Herman. The overly pale skin is just a thick foundation to hide the flushing caused by alcohol.
Zack, who had already used the pupil of charm to ask everything, didn't bother to listen to Herman's speech, it was all a lie anyway, but Zack roamed around the periphery of the crowd, looking for a way to the elevator, Zach preferred to find Anthony or Blake as soon as possible at this time, and inform them of what he had discovered! The truth about the explosion of Herman's factory and Herman's true purpose!
In the crowded crowd, a slightly irritated female voice exclaimed, a little embarrassed. It seemed that some reporter who was desperate to squeeze into the inner circle pushed away the person next to him.
Zach pursed his lips, brushed aside his predecessors, and quickly helped the woman who was about to fall. It's Emilia. The elaborate makeup and gown indicate that the psychiatrist is also here for the luncheon!
"Is that you?" Emilia half-leaned on Zack's arm, irritably tugging at the long skirt that had been trampled on, without the slightest gratitude for being 'saved', but even more impatient.
"It's me. Zach could only smile and protect Emilia's body, not wanting to be polite. Regardless of the complaints of the surrounding reporters, he directly pushed aside the people who were bothering Emilia and moved to a place with fewer people.
The space around her was a little looser, and Emilia let go of Zack's guard, frowning, looking at the footprints on the corner of the delicate long dress, "Thanks, I have a male companion, you can go." ”
The speed with which this is cleared is frustrating. Zach shook his head. No wonder others, the inherent prejudice in Amilia's heart seems to be forever unchangeable.
"And where is he?" Zach looked at the crowd left and right, not deliberately sarcastic about Emilia, how could a good male partner let his female partner endure the 'thrilling' just now, but Zach had the heart to take care of Emilia and wanted to ensure Amilia's safety before leaving.
Because it was Herman's luncheon, the list of guests was basically the same as yesterday's funeral, and it was just a gathering of Barton's upper class. If you think of Emilia, a psychiatrist, and Zach, who has his own funeral business, as middle-class. However, they can only be the inferior of the highest class gathered at this banquet. Handy help is not a strange thing.
Emilia is clearly not as single-minded as Zack. Frowning, he glanced at Zach, "I didn't see your girlfriend either!"
Zach was so helpless that he wanted to laugh, and pulled the corners of his mouth, "Okay Amilia, I'm just helping you out." It doesn't have to smell like gunpowder. Zach waved his hand, ready to leave the woman alone.
If everyone is curious, Louise stays with Grande to oversee Grande's work, and everyone doesn't expect old Hank to be willing to take care of things.
"Wait, wait!" Emilia said, carrying her long dress. Suddenly pulled Zach, who was about to leave, "Do you have an invitation?"
Asked directly, Zach tilted his head a little incomprehensibly, didn't he come here to attend the luncheon at this time, if there was no invitation, he came to go shopping, "Yes." Zach nodded, realizing something, "Didn't you?"
The corner of Emilia's eye twitched, "My male companion didn't show up. ”
So Emilia came to the banquet as a 'plus one', and Zach was a little curious, who would this male companion be......? Uh, it's rotten indeed.
Zach smiled, arms bent at his side. Emilia took a deep breath, as if she had been wronged, and her gloved hand ran through the crook of Zach's arm. The two began to walk together.
The culprit who caused the road blockage was still being besieged by reporters, and Zach easily pushed aside the reporters who were in the way and walked towards the elevator for the internal test.
"Regarding the part of compensation, Mr. Herman ......" Some hoarse voices came from the direction of a certain crowd, but it seemed that everyone was concerned about the issue, and the group of reporters was silent for a moment.
"Herman Group has made arrangements, about the injured ......" After standing on the stage, Herman, surrounded by microphones, began to mechanically read the manuscript in front of him.
Zach quickened his pace, and the timing was frustrating.
"And then with regard to those who have passed away, while expressing our deep sorrow and regret, we have agreed on a contract with the Grand Funeral Home in the South District, and we will be solely responsible for all expenses and expenses related to the funeral......"
"Tsk!" Emilia, who was holding Zack's arm, let out such a sound unexpectedly, deliberately pulling her arm to increase the burden on Zack who opened the way. Then in a sneering tone, "Is this how you got here, relying on those innocent people who died in accidents!"
Zach pursed his lips, unexplainably clear, then simply admitted it, "It's just business." Zach raised his arm slightly, it would be ridiculous for a human woman to be a burden to a vampire, Emilia was carried half of her body and dragged on by Zack, "Then how did you get here?"
Emilia turned her head, as if she didn't want to answer anything.
Zach was happy that the other party chose to back down, after all, if the two were always targeting each other, it would be troublesome to solve Brian's problem in the future.
As they approached the elevator, there were already many people waiting in front of the door, and there were several old men in formal suits, surrounded by several old men, with familiar faces, Quinn, Mrs. Barton.
Zach was smiling and wanted to come forward, and the commission he made was a good opportunity to confirm the progress of Lola's public welfare project.
But Emilia suddenly stopped and began to pull Zach aside!
"What are you doing...... strength and wood can decide everything, and the gentleman's Zach can only be dominated by Emilia, trying to keep his calm to the side.
Just avoiding the people waiting for the elevator, Emilia shook off Zack's arm, sorted out her appearance, took out the makeup mirror in her clutch, carefully touched up her makeup, and then glanced at Zack, "How do I look?!"
Zach blinked, unclear, "Good." ”
"Okay!" Emilia took a deep breath, tucked back into the makeup mirror, and finally straightened her dress, "Let's go!" Picking up Zach, smiling, and walking towards the person in front of the elevator. (To be continued......)