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She wore a red sleeveless, high-waisted, fitted pleated dress, revealing a pair of long, shapely legs, and high heels; she was stunningly beautiful.
"it's beautiful!"
Hawke grinned wickedly and gave Emilia a pinch as a reward.
"Hate!"
Emilia slapped Hawke's hand in an annoyed tone:
"Don't wrinkle my clothes."
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
He reached out and let Emilia link his arm with his. The two got out of the car and went into the banquet hall together.
72 The Kardashian sisters [Seeking flowers and subscriptions]
"Hawk Lane?"
Suddenly, a familiar voice, tinged with surprise, came from the side.
Hawke was slightly taken aback, turned around in the direction of the voice, and saw who it was. He cursed inwardly, "You son of a bitch!"
But he still wore a standard business smile: "Hello, ladies. It is my honor to meet you at such a wonderful banquet."
"Wow, Hawke, you're still so good with words. Looks like you've decided to marry my sister?"
Hawke's business smile was flawless, but the thought "Screw you!" had been churning inside him for ages.
Three women, each with a distinct style yet equally powerful aura, walked gracefully towards them, instantly attracting the attention of many around them.
Leading the group was Kourtney Kardashian, the eldest daughter of the family, who had a relatively calm and reserved demeanor.
A pure black, deep V-neck fleece jumpsuit with a wide-leg design that elongates the figure, and a deep V that reveals the cleavage just right without being vulgar.
A delicate collarbone necklace adorns her neck, her makeup is a sophisticated smoky eye, and her eyes carry a hint of scrutiny and playfulness.
Half a step behind her, the most dazzling figure was Kim Kardashian.
This second daughter of the Kardashian family has consistently topped the trending charts thanks to her unique figure and ability to generate buzz.
She wore a nude-colored, form-fitting long dress adorned with sparkling rhinestones. The dress seemed like a second skin, outlining her stunning hourglass figure breathtakingly, with a textbook-perfect waist-to-hip ratio.
The skirt was slit high up to the upper thigh, revealing glimpses of her firm, long legs with each step.
She was like a walking spotlight, exuding queen-like aura with every gesture.
Khloé Kardashian is a little behind, the tallest of the three sisters, with a fit physique and an increasingly powerful aura.
She chose a bright silver one-shoulder high-slit evening gown, which perfectly showcased her toned waist and powerful long legs.
Her makeup leaned towards a Western style, with very defined highlights, and her eyes were fixed on Hawke, filled with a mixture of resentment and a familiar longing.
These three are none other than the three core sisters of the Kardashian family, a renowned socialite family in New York and even globally: Kourtney, Kim, and Khloe.
Hawke knew perfectly well that his relationship with these three was more than just a nodding acquaintance.
From lavish parties to private hotel suites, the number of times they entangled and rolled around together is countless.
The relationship between the sex partners was once quite "harmonious," so harmonious that one could take on two, or even any combination of the three sisters could take on two.
However, things gradually changed.
The Kardashian family, especially the three sisters' mother Kris Jenner, seems to have other ideas.
They began to intentionally or unintentionally try to bring Hawke and Kohler together, subtly hinting at "settling down" and "considering the future."
For Hawke, this was a complete shock!
If you're just having sex, why are you bringing marriage into it?
Doesn't this cost his life?
The word "marriage" simply doesn't exist in Hawke Lane's dictionary!
Moreover... what about the Kardashian family's reputation in New York high society?
Haha, a regular in the entertainment gossip section, a drama queen in reality shows, but compared to an old money empire like the Ryan family, the gap is too big.
Playing around is fine, but marrying her? Don't even think about it!
If his father, John Lane, knew he was planning to marry a woman from the Kardashian family, he'd probably have the entire Kardashian family wiped out that very night…
However, Hawke didn't completely rule out the possibility of a definitive statement.
After all... it's nice to occasionally relive old memories and experience those top-tier bodies, each with its own unique charm.
The Kardashian sisters seem to have some self-awareness and haven't been pushing too hard.
Of course, they all wanted to become the only daughter-in-law of the Ryan family, a status that puts them at the very top of the pyramid of fame and fortune!
But reality is harsh:
Courtney's age is indeed inappropriate;
The second son, Jin, has too much to talk about and too many romantic relationships in the past;
The third son, Kohler... seems the most suitable in every way, but the huge gap in family background makes this idea seem more like an unrealistic ambition.
At that moment, Kim Kardashian's signature voice, languid yet highly aggressive, rang out again, repeating and amplifying the words that had sent chills down Hawke's spine:
"Wow, Hawke, you're still so good with words. Looks like you've decided to marry my sister Kohler?"
As she spoke, her gaze was defiant, deliberately sweeping over Emilia, who was beautiful and charming in a dazzling red dress, in Hawke's arms, as if she were weighing her opponent's strength.
Upon hearing this, Kohler leaned forward slightly, her eyes burning with undisguised anticipation as she looked at Hawke...
Courtney crossed her arms, a smirk playing on her lips, as if watching how Hawke would handle the situation.
Emilia's hand, which was originally in Hawke's arm, tightened almost imperceptibly, and her nails lightly pinched Hawke through the fabric of his suit. Her beautiful face still wore a polite smile, but her eyes seemed to ask: What's going on this time?
Of course she knew about the Kardashian sisters, and even more about Hawke's history of affairs, but she never expected to be "forced out" in this kind of situation!
Hawke felt the "reminder" on his arm, but his smile remained bright, even carrying a touch of the frivolousness typical of a playboy.
He gently patted Emilia's hand to comfort her, then looked at the Kardashian sisters, especially at Kim who was speaking:
“My dear Kim,” he said flippantly, “a beautiful evening is for enjoying fine wine and pleasure, why discuss such… ‘heavy’ topics so early?”
He deliberately emphasized the word "heavy," his gaze sweeping over Kim and Kohler with an ambiguous look, carrying a tacit implication.
“Besides,” Hawke shrugged, smiling innocently, “you sisters are all so charming, it would be cruel for me to choose only one of your sisters to ‘marry’? It would be a loss for any of you.”
These words sound like a compliment, but they are actually full of scumbag-like excuses and perfunctory remarks. They not only avoid the core of the problem, but also cleverly reiterate his "non-marriage" and "philanthropic" stance, while also subtly reminding April 4.8th not to cross the line.
Suppressed chuckles and whispers could be faintly heard from the surrounding area, indicating that many people recognized these influential figures and were watching with great interest this small-scale battleground in the celebrity circle.
Some people even took out their phones to take photos and record videos, a scene that will undoubtedly make tomorrow's entertainment headlines!
Emilia stood to the side, a cold smile playing on her lips, as if to say: See? This is the mess you've made of your romantic entanglements.
Hawke coughed a few times and nodded elegantly: "It's always a pleasure to see some beautiful ladies. However, we've just arrived and need to say hello to some old friends. Enjoy the party, ladies!"
With an unequivocal closing remark, he took Emilia's arm and gracefully glided away from this invisible encirclement, leaving the Kardashian sisters standing there, each with a different expression.
73. Riding a donkey while reading a script—we'll see! [Please subscribe]
“Mr. Ryan, you are truly a man of character.”
Alexandra, wearing a white vest, appeared behind Hawke at some point, a seemingly "friendly" smile on her face, and said:
"Do you need my help?"
Does Alexandra mean that Hawke needs her to take care of the Kardashian family?
That's just a family worth less than a billion dollars, far smaller than the Hand, and they don't possess any supernatural powers. If the Hand wanted to deal with them, it wouldn't take much effort.
"It's just some children playing around. Why would Midtown Financial Corporation bother with it?" Hawke laughed and said, "Mrs. Alexandra, let's get down to business. I heard you're interested in acquiring one of our Ryan's properties?"
Alexandra's eyes flickered slightly, then she smiled and said, "That's right! I've always been a believer in Chinese culture, so I found a Chinese feng shui master to look at my feng shui. He found that building owned by Ryan for me. As long as I can hold onto it, it will bring me wealth and prosperity. I hope Mr. Ryan will do me a favor. I would be extremely grateful."
Hawke laughed: "We're all old foxes, Madam. Are you still playing games with me? Let's be frank. You want to buy our building, there must be some hidden benefits. You want the building? Fine, let's cooperate. As usual, we'll split the profits 30/70, shall we?"
"You're being incredibly unfair!" Emilia exclaimed. "Lady Alexandra has gone to so much trouble for this, and you only want 30%? It should at least be 50/50!"
“Then I…then I was wrong,” Hawke said. “The benefits are split 50/50, what do you think, Madam?”
What do I think?
I'm standing here watching!
Alexandra's expression darkened: "Perhaps Mr. Ryan has misunderstood. It's just an ordinary building. What's so special about it? Is there some kind of oil buried underneath? It's just that it's very important to me! Name your price. As long as it's within the limits of my Midtown Financial Company, I won't haggle."
The dragon bone holds the secrets of immortality, so how could Alexandra possibly share it with Hawke... She wouldn't even share the other fingers of her hand!
If Hawke could give up that building, she would even be willing to give up Midtown Financial Company to Ryan.
Over the centuries, the five fingers of the Hand have accumulated countless businesses, with Midtown Financial Company being one of the larger ones. Even without this, Alexandra would never lack money.
“Madam, I really don’t see any sincerity in you.” Hawke shook his head regretfully and said, “Do you really think I’m one of those easily fooled idiots? If you can’t be open and honest with me and cooperate for mutual benefit, then there’s no need to continue this conversation.”
“Young man, that building is worth at most twenty million US dollars. I’ll give you ten times that, two hundred million US dollars, isn’t that enough?”
Alexandra refused to give up.
“Madam,” Hawke said, shrugging, “do you think I need a little change?”
Alexandra was silent for a moment: "Is there really no room for negotiation?"
“There’s nothing to talk about.” Hawke joked, “I’m really curious why anyone would be so interested in that land. Maybe I should find an oil exploration company and see if we can actually drill a big oil field.”
Alexandra's heart trembled instantly. Her gaze toward Hawke held a hint of murderous intent, but her face remained calm: "Then please wait and see, little Ryan. Midtown Financial Corporation is determined to get that land. Please keep the title deed safe!"
If Hawke really hires an oil company to survey that building, it's hard to say whether the secret of the keel will be revealed.
While Ryan displayed considerable strength, it wasn't overwhelmingly powerful. The Hand wasn't entirely without ability; they could certainly put up a fight against Ryan.
“Madam, may I interpret this as a threat?” Hawke smiled faintly and said, “The Lane Group’s market value of several hundred billion dollars is not something you can be intimidated into! If you are not the President of the United States, or a five-star general, or the head of one of the four major families, then you have no right to threaten the heir of the Lane family! Midtown Financial Company… heh, not worthy!”
"Then let's wait and see!"
Alexandra was also provoked by Hawke's words and made a sarcastic remark.
"Ah!"