Kendrick liked Marilyn, but in the repeated interactions and care of Marilyn for Robert, Kendrick's love for Marilyn had become abnormal and wild.

He not only wanted Marilyn but also wanted to torture her.

Psychologically, he knew that Marilyn liked Robert, but he just wanted Marilyn to give up!

And Kendrick enjoyed the process so much.

Kendrick was the happiest to see Robert upset.

When Kendrick saw Marilyn not far away, he thought about Robert's expression instead of how Marilyn would look during the engagement ceremony.

Kendrick felt exhilarated just thinking about it.

"Eight minutes left!" Kendrick thought excitedly.

"Mr. Zabel."The secretary suddenly appearedbehind Kendrick. "Mr. Sullivan and Robert are at the hotel entrance."

Kendrick's expression changed slightly. Then, he said,"Let's go and have a look." When he finished his sentence, he walked out of the banquet hall.

As he exited the banquet hall, Kendrick immediately saw Robert talking to Michael by the hotel entrance.

"You're so shameless, Robert." Kendrick sneeredand strode forward, his voice reaching the pair before he did."Mr. Sullivan! I didn't know you have arrived. Apologies for not being able to welcome you at the door."

When Michael heard Kendrick's voice, the former looked back and saw that Kendrick was wearing a suit with a red flower pinned to his chest.

Surprised, Michael said, "Mr. Zabel, what are you doing?"

"Ha!" Kendrick laughed loudly and, in his heart,cursed Michael for being such a cunning person. But he replied enthusiastically, "Mr. Sullivan, I'm getting engaged today. You must join the engagement party later."

Michael wasn't pretending his surprise. He hadn't been paying attention to what Kendrick was up to and was even dissatisfied with him.

Michael also heard that Zabel Group had hired villagers at the construction site in the mountainous district, but the villagers' salary was below the average income.

Michael couldn't say it in public, but compared with Robert, Kendrick had managed the matter very badly!

So, when Michael heard Kendrick's invitation, the former waved his hand and replied, "Mr. Zabel, I'm here for some important business, so not this round."

Michael's refusal made Kendrick a little confused, but the latter merely stated, "Of course. Business first."

While they were talking, a vintage Audi drove over. The door opened, and a middle-aged man got off the backseat.

"Mr. Sullivan! Ha! Why didn't you tell me youwere coming, you old punk!" The middle-aged man strode toward Michael and patted him on the shoulder.

"Mr. Sanders! I know you would be busy, so Ididn't want to intrude." Michael gave Lionel a hug.

Robert glanced at the license plate and observed Michael's interaction with the man. He immediately figured out the middle-aged man's identity.

"'Sanders'! He's the second-in-command inNavarre Municipal Hall!”Robert thought.

It had been more than two months since Robert took over Zabinski Group. However, he was so caught up with the company's affairs that he didn't have the chance to visit the rest of the big bosses above him.

A company CEO went out of the public bathroom and subconsciously glanced at the door. When he saw the Audi, his face suddenly changed, and he hurriedly entered the banquet hall.

It was 11:45 a. m. There were three minutes left before the ceremony began.

At that moment, the twenty-over tables in the banquet hall were already filled with important people from Yrinas.

Though the ceremony was about to begin, Kendrick was nowhere to be found.