Chapter 264 - Nang Foundation Charitable Event (7)

12 April, Palace Hotel, City K

Stunned, Paul in a daze, turned and started to walk out of the Palace Hotel.  Was his feeling so obvious to even Sally's parents?  Did Sally know how he felt?  In the daze, he did not see a young woman racing towards the room, and bumped into her, causing them both to fall to the ground.

Coming out of his stunned daze, Paul looked at the person that he had knocked to the ground, and noticed it was a young woman.  Looking carefully at her, he had no idea who it was that he had knocked over, but by looking at everything she was wearing it was obvious that the she was someone who was a member of high society.

In that couple of seconds, Paul felt as if his heart had stopped and restarted.  Her lack of height made him immediately feel protective of her.

Without thinking he quickly stood up and held out his hand to help her up.  As she took it, he quietly said "My apologies.  I was not looking where I was going."

After a few seconds of silence, Paul added "My name is Paul Gu, and you are…?

Blushing, the response was "Abigail Mo."

Paul, paused, looking directly at the young woman, thought about whose daughter she could be.  Mo… It then hit him; this could be the younger daughter of the Mo Family.  If he was right, and his recollection of the older daughter she was disowned when she married a soldier.

Paul, quietly said "Mo.  Your father is Kevin Mo, the head of MoTang Enterprises?"

Looking down, Abigail said "Yes."

"I am so sorry Miss Mo."

"There is no need to apologise.  I was running late and was not paying attention myself." Abigail, worried that she was keeping her father and David Hwang waiting, said "I need to get going, as I am expected."

With that Abigail took a step and made a cry of pain as she stepped on her left foot.  Hearing that, Paul turned and swung Abigail Mo into his arms and started to walk out of the hotel saying quietly "I will not hear an argument, I am taking you to the hospital to have you checked out."

As he reached the door, and signalled for his car to be brought up, he said "Can you tell CEO Kevin Mo, who is attending the Nang Foundation event, his daughter Abigail met up with a minor accident and that I have taken her to the hospital for a check-up, and will take her home afterwards."

Nodding, the staff said "Yes Mr Gu, we will ensure that the message is passed on.

Within a few seconds Paul's car was brought to the entrance.  While he was like Lexi and loved performance vehicles, he did not buy for the sake of purchasing them.  His preference was always his Mercedes AMG Maybach sedan, because either he could drive it or if he needed a chauffeur could drive him in it.  Today, as he had expected to drink a lot, he was being driven by the chauffer, who as he opened the door and carefully sat Abigail in the passenger side said, "Where to Boss?"

"The usual private hospital.  I injured Miss Mo here, accidently and need to see that she gets medical treatment."

"As soon as you get in boss." With that, Paul moved around to the rear driver's side seat, and slipped in, and as he shut the door, the car pulled out, heading towards the hospital.

Inside the hotel, David Hwang, noticed the scene before him, and realised who was involved.  Damn, he did not need interference with his plans by someone becoming infatuated with Abigail.  She was key to his plans, as unlike the other woman that were manipulative, she was not overdemanding and where necessary would be able to be manipulated.  Maybe, he needed to put into place the next most palatable option in case Abigail refused his proposal.  He hated making changes to key elements of his plans so close to when he needed to execute steps, but sometimes other people were not as easily manipulated.

Meanwhile, while Matthew was talking to Paul

Lexi moved over to talk to Sally and said "I see my brother has abandoned you already."

Shaking her head Sally responded "Lexi, you want to stir up trouble.  We have a deal for these events, we have half an hour for business only, and then the rest of the time we spend together.  He just asked for additional time tonight as he knew I would get caught up with some foundation matters.  They have taken less than we expected so I am letting him be."

"Indulging him?"

"Absolutely.  We are still working out certain things with our work, but that it minor as in the end, I have married the man I love." With that turned and noticed Matthew leading Paul out of the room.  "What is Matthew doing?"

"What are you talking about?"

"I am not stupid Lexi, everyone has been acting to protect Andrew and I from Paul ever since we announced our engagement.  I am not stupid and know how Paul feels about me but have been honest with him that I only see him as a friend."

Knowing that they had been caught, Lexi said "He is just having a discussion with him. While I do not have the specifics…"

"But you think it is to get him to back off.  I just hope he does, as he has not gotten the message that I have been telling him."

Lexi relaxed a little "It is that bad?"

"Paul has been subtle but constantly contacting Andrew and myself.  I cannot avoid him due to a partnership program with the Gu Group that I oversee, and he uses that to attempt to undermine our relationship.  I told him yesterday if he kept going, I would deal with him with business matters, but it would be the end of our friendship…"

"And it did not go down well?"

"No, but in the end, I am not going to sacrifice my happiness for him.  That he has to understand." Sally looked at Lexi and then continued "Speaking of family I was looking through some photographs the other day and came across a few photographs with Andrew, John, Matthew and the others in it.  You have a secret of your own Lexi.  If you look closely Dominic is the spitting image of Matthew at his age.  How can that be?"

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