Ignoring his pride, Mr. Jones approached Sherman with a forced smile: “Chairman Lopez, it’s an honor to have you here. I apologize for not greeting you properly. Please, come inside for some tea."
Sherman shook his head: “You really think I’d enter your house? I’d just be insulted by your family again."
Mr. Jones’s face fell, his embarrassment clear, cursing Lucas and Steve internally.
More guests crowded around Sherman and Alexander, eagerly introducing themselves.
"Chairman Lopez, I’m Garth Jones, CEO of ECL. If you need anything, don’t hesitate to ask."
"Young Master Reynolds, I’m Adam Leyton from ABC Electronics. Let me know if there’s anything I can do for you."
"Chairman Lopez, Young Master Reynolds, I’m..."
Watching as the guests swarmed Sherman and Alexander, Mr. Jones and h
