Chapter 1887 Buying Time
When Nicole and Evan caught sight of Davin upon entering the living room, both of them were surprised. Logically speaking, the underground palace should be busy at this time. Why is he free to come over?
“Is something the matter, Davin?” Evan asked, cutting straight to the chase.
In response, Davin chuckled sheepishly. “Evan, I’m indeed not one for random social calls. I’m here to seek your help.” Then, he explained Steven’s stipulation.
“Have Sally and Kyle become engaged?” Astonishment flooded Nicole.
“That’s what Steven said. He wants an answer from me in ten days. Otherwise, he won’t allow me to use the underground palace anymore. What do you two think about this, Evan, Nicole?”
Nicole asserted that the opinion of the parties involved was most crucial. As long as Sally and Kyle had no objections, she had none either. However, she was afraid that Sophia would be displeased.
After all, the matter of Sally faking a pregnancy was still a thorn in the latter’s flesh.
Evan likewise felt that a sudden engagement was too hasty. He pondered for a while before giving Davin an idea.
“How about this? On the tenth day, tell Steven that the Seet family has agreed to the engagement between Sally and Kyle. Also, inform him that the Seet family plans to make it a huge affair. Therefore, time is needed to make the necessary preparations.”
“Are you thinking of buying time on the preparations?” Nicole queried.
“Yes. We’ll prepare for two months, and Mom’s anger will have likely abated by then. At that time, we’ll host the engagement party. The timing is just right.”
“What if Steven finds it too long and doesn’t want to wait? He was in a frenzy when he came and sought me out today. I think he’s straining at the leash to settle this matter immediately.”
Nina, who was listening at the side, chimed in with her analysis, “Uncle Davin, he’s Sally’s father, so he should be most eager to see the engagement party be a huge affair. After all, that shows that the Seet family attaches great importance to his daughter. If he’s impatient, ask him why he’s in such a hurry to dispose of her like she’s just a piece of trash and if his daughter’s dignity doesn’t matter. Also, tell him that he should consider his daughter’s interests as a father. Having it as a grand affair will only benefit them.”
Hearing that, Davin burst into laughter.
“Yes, yes, you’re absolutely right, Nina! I’ve gotten turned around by Steven’s urging. I know how to put it now!”
After saying that, he whirled around and hurried out. Nina called after him and invited him to stay for dinner, but he said he hadn’t the time when it was just getting dark, and the neon lights were coming to life. It was precisely the time when the affluent and profligate heirs were coming out to play, so there were sure to be a ton of guests in the underground palace. As such, he was in a hurry to go back and count his money.
While staring at his gradually retreating back, Nina lamented, “Uncle Davin is really obsessed with money now.”
“The money he makes will be perfect for your Aunt Sheila to invest in the filming of a script.”
Nicole’s remark reminded Nina of the phone call from Sheila.
“By the way, Aunt Sheila wanted me to play the role of the female lead, but I felt that the time was too tight since I still had to make preparations for the press conference. Hence, I recommended Maya. Maya will be playing the female lead in her script.”
“Oh, really? She’s truly a mother hen, then. Her career has only just begun, but she’s giving the opportunity to her family instead of getting a few A-list celebrities. Does she not care about the profits?”
“How do you know that Maya’s acting isn’t as good as an A-list celebrity, Mommy? Besides, Aunt Sheila can also save costs by doing so. The money needed to pay a popular actress is enough to hire ten Mayas!”
“All right, we’re a family, so don’t be so calculative. She also wants to help make you all popular and give you a chance to try your hand at acting.”
“Mommy, have you ever considered trying your hand? You’ll definitely look stunning if you do play a role. Why don’t you ask Aunt Sheila to also arrange a cameo role for you? I heard that there’s also a doctor in the script. Not only are you the person in charge of Bernian Hospital, but you’re skilled in medicine. That’s a perfect match for the role!”
Upon hearing that, Nicole was promptly intrigued. “That’s worth considering.” She then turned to Evan to seek his opinion.
“We’ll decide after taking a look at the script.”
That was what Evan said. His utmost concern was whether the cameo role suitable for her would have any romantic scenes, any male celebrity playing her lover, or any intimate scenes.
If there was any, he would unhesitatingly nix that idea, for he had zero tolerance for his wife acting in intimate scenes with other men.
