Chapter 419

No matter. Business negotiations meant rejections—a routine occurrence these past five years, one she handled expertly.

She maintained her composure. “Mr. Argent, what concerns do you have? We can address them together.”

Kieran interlaced his fingers on the table, calm and composed. “I acquired Black–White Rabbit’s copyright for Rose. Selling it conflicts with my personal wishes.”

Alarieka drew a quiet breath. Should I applaud your devotion to Roschelle?

Her voice remained steady. “Mr. Argent, I believe you’re still willing to sell. Had you refused entirely, you wouldn’t have met me. State your terms. I’ll see if we can meet them.”

Kieran’s thin lips pressed together. “I do have conditions.”

Alarieka prompted, “Go ahead.”

Kieran said, “You come back with me.”

Alarieka understood every word individually. Combined, they made no sense at all.

She stared at Kieran for a good while before slowly realizing what he was saying.

Alarieka tugged at her lips: “Mr. Argent, what does this mean?”

Kieran was concise, his voice commanding and leaving no room for refusal: “Back to the Argent’s villa, Wallace wants to see you.”

Alarieka was quiet for a moment: “I don’t understand, what does this have to do with the Black and White Rabbit game copyright?”

Kieran leaned forward slightly: “It really has nothing to do with it, but this is my personal condition. If you’re not willing, then you won’t get the Black and White Rabbit game copyright.”

Alarieka clenched her fist, her eyes turning colder: “May I know why Mr. Argent wants me back? Is there something you need me to do?”

Kieran said: “Wallace misses you. Just come back for a meal, a very simple condition. Or are you saying you can’t do it?”

It absolutely couldn’t be that simple. How could Wallace possibly want to see her? How could it just be for a meal?

Kieran was raised by Wallace. Kieran has eight hundred tricks up his sleeve, and Wallace has no fewer.

I heard that Rose has been living at the Argent’s villa since her pregnancy. If she goes back, she’s bound to run into her. With Rose’s personality, she’s sure to cause trouble.

Alarieka clenched her fist. The Black and White Rabbit game copyright is very important for Heyu’s new game. She didn’t want to keep running away. This was something she had to face sooner or later.

Alarieka opened her mouth: “When?”

Kieran said: “You choose the time.”

Kieran had been watching her, his dark eyes deep and calm. Alarieka let out a breath imperceptibly and opened her mouth.

“Alright, I’ll find a time later.”

Kieran released his hand, leaned back in his chair, his voice low: “Alright, I’ll wait.”

Alarieka chuckled lightly: “Okay, see you later then.”

Kieran raised his hand, signaling for her to go first.

Alarieka picked up her phone and bag, nodded to Kieran, and turned to leave.

Alarieka walked out. The driver had been waiting outside the restaurant. Alarieka stood by the car door, lowered her head to rub the back of her neck, and let out a soft sigh.

She reached out to open the door, sat down with her eyes closed. She didn’t notice the situation inside the car. After sitting down, she said with eyes closed: “Back to the company.”

The driver’s voice was a bit low, seemingly nervous: “Ah, yes, Ms. Shen.”

Alarieka let out a breath and threw her bag to the side.

Alarieka closed her eyes, leaned back against the seat for a moment. Suddenly, she sensed something wrong and immediately opened her eyes.

Her habit when getting in the car was to throw her bag to the side. Usually, she would hear the sound of the bag hitting the seat. If she missed, she would hear it hit the ground.