Never Late, Never Away (Vivian and Finnick)
Chapter 2313

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2313

Larry only brought up the question because he had every intention to let Jessica be his plus one at the event.

"Hey, Larry, don't you think it's time you make peace with Joan?"

Peace? What peace? That woman hasn't given me any peace lately!

"That's not for you to worry about. That reminds me, how are things with the library?" Larry replied curtly, changing the subject.

Jessica knew better than anyone else that this wasn't an easy task. It was complicated and laborious, and if it weren't for the constant support of the people around her, she would have given up on the undertaking a long time ago.

"It's still in the planning stage and it's driving me crazy."

A public library would have been easier to plan and manage. After doing her research, Jessica found out that there was only one major public library in the entire city. It was crowded every day, especially during holidays when students would come to study. That was why she wanted to start a private library in the name of the Zimmer family. Of course, that would require a lot more investment and effort.

Fortunately for Jessica, she did not have to worry much when it came to the finances. Her parents had left her a considerable amount of money when they passed away and Larry helped recover all the debts owed to the Zimmer family. With Larry's support, Jessica just needed to be patient and see this project through.

Everyone at the Lane Group was busy with their respective duties to get the event ready to go.

"Have you contacted everyone?"

"Yes, almost all of them."

"Don't forget about Caiden from the Owens family! He has to be present!"

Upon hearing that, the butler who was in charge of inviting all the prominent figures froze.

Caiden Owens? Didn't he leave the country? Or has he returned recently? The butler immediately flipped through the address book in his hand and looked up the number to the Owens family. "Hello, is this Mr. Caiden Owens?"

Caiden was confused. What? This voice doesn't sound familiar. Who the hell has given my number away to strangers?

"What is it?" Caiden answered curtly.

He was not at all enthused to have to answer such an unexpected call.

"Mr. Owens, the Lane Group will be organizing a large and exciting event, and we would love to invite you to attend."

Caiden closed his eyes and took a deep breath. He really hated these boring social events.

"Sorry, I'm busy. I won't have time for it."

Just as Caiden was about to hang up the phone, the butler interrupted, "Please wait a minute, Mr. Owens. We would sincerely like you and your partner to attend our event." There was a sparkle in Caiden's eyes when he heard that.

I get to bring someone? Maybe this isn't such a bad idea. As he thought about it, the grin on his face grew wider.

"All right, I got it. Just send me the invitation." Before the butler could reply, Caiden had already ended the call.

The wheels in his head had started to turn. He knew this would be a brilliant opportunity, one that he couldn't let slip.

Joan, you won't be able to escape this time.

Joan's voice rang loud and clear from the living room. "What did you say? What event? I'm not going."

Is Caiden mad? He's going to an event and he wants to bring me as his plus one?

"Come on, Joan. Go with me. You don't have anything to do anyway," Caiden pleaded.

I have nothing to do? Contrary to Caiden's statement, Joan was a busy woman. When she was not helping Delilah in the garden, she would be assisting at the supermarket. At home, she also had Lucius keeping her busy that she barely had time to rest. Spoken like an unmarried person who doesn't know how busy married life can get.

"I don't care. You have to go with me. That's settled then." Upon saying that, Caiden hung up the phone.

What rubbish is this? I never agreed to anything! How dare this idiot be so presumptuous!

After calming herself down, Joan once again thought about Larry. If it were a big event, wouldn't he be there, too? If he isn't asking me along, does that mean he already has someone else in mind? "What's up? What are you thinking about?" Delilah asked as she sauntered into the living room.