Chapter 287

Glasses were passed around at the table, and laughter and chatter filled the room.

It was quite a happy atmosphere.

Faced with Edward, Timothy, and Derrick, Austin didn't look rigid or intimidated at all.

He spoke with charisma, and he behaved appropriately.

Edward, Rachel, and Derrick nodded in approval when they noticed his behavior.

After all, they all held positions above everyone else.

Even when they usually dined with the elite and wealthy, the others would just try to suck up to them.

It was quite astonishing to see someone as young as Austin, who was from a younger generation, still keeping his calm and speaking in an appropriate tone that was neither too humble nor too proud.

After several rounds of eating and drinking, Derrick tipsily got up with his glass in hand. "Young man, here's a toast to you. I was foolish last time, and I misunderstood you. I hereby apologize to you with this glass of wine!"

He wasn't a fool. Instead, he was quite smart.

As a master of paint