This time, however, Adrian didn't even lift his glass.In fact, he didn't so much as glance at Angelina. All he did was say curtly, "Sorry. I haven't been feeling well lately, so I can't drink."Stiffening, Angelina gave Orville a helpless look. She could pick up from Adrian's words that he was rejecting her.Orville's smile was a little stiff as well, but he said tentatively, "I forgot to make the introductions, Mr. Hawke. This is my daughter, Angelina. She just graduated from college this year, and she's always been a huge admirer of yours."When she heard that I'd be having dinner with you tonight, she begged me to bring her along so that she could meet you."Adrian said nothing.By now, Angelina's eyes were starting to run red. She glanced at Orville with a frantic expression.Orville dreamed of becoming Adrian's father-in-law, so he decided to take a risk. Gritting his teeth, he continued, "I heard that you don't have a girlfriend, Mr. Hawke. If my daughter is able to catch
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