Chapter 119 An Admirer Of Bertha (2/2)
It was a big city with a vast network of streets. Vendors were shouting out loud to sell their goods. Various pieces could be found here, such as the Treasures fr
n expression of disgust. He could tell that she disliked this man a good deal.
Andrew Wu was now close to Bertha, with his three guards tailing him.
His nasty eyes took Bertha in, going up and down as if he was staring at his prey. Possibly, in the next second when he opened his mouth to speak, he would slobber due to his uncontrollable gluttony.
”Nice to see you, Mr. Wu,” Bertha greeted out of politeness, her jaw clenched.
”I missed you so much, Bertha! I'm quite thrilled to see you here. By the way, I'm free for the whole day today. I can take you to the largest gourmet court in this city. Let's go! They serve the most perfect wine there. I'm sure you will love it. I promise. Just follow me. I can't wait to catch up with you,” Andrew Wu said in a single breath, seeming as though he had spoken every possible word he could come up with.
”Thank you for your invitation, Mr. Wu. But I'm afraid I can't go with you today. I'm supposed to show my junior around. This is one of my responsibilities as his senior. I apologize,” Bertha said firmly.
Immediately, Andrew Wu's wicked eyes darkened. He turned to Ricky with an evil smile.
”That's not a problem. I will send two beautiful girls and they will show him around. And he can buy anything he likes. It's all on me. What do you say?” Andrew Wu suggested.
Then he stared at Ricky as a warning, signaling him to behave himself and accept his arrangement as if he was saying, ”Be smart, kid. Stay away from us and don't interrupt us. Otherwise, there will be consequences.”
”Mr. Wu, I'm afraid this cannot be...” Bertha hesitated. She had run out of ideas on how to reject his advances. So she now turned her eyes to Ricky, silently asking him for help.
Usually, Bertha behaved strongly and independently. However, she could falter when she was faced with malicious men like Andrew. In the society she was in, the help of a trustworthy man could get her out of tricky situations. And now, Ricky was the very man she turned to.