Chapter 133: Socializing

Everson and his companion left in an unusually awkward manner. They had originally wanted to argue, but Angela simply gave them no chance—she snapped her fingers and summoned a black-suited security guard, who 'escorted' them out the entire way.

That woman was your ex-girlfriend, right?

Once the young couple was no longer in sight, Angela looked at Li Mochen with a half-smile: 'Still have lingering feelings?'

She is indeed my ex-girlfriend.

Li Mochen told the truth: 'No lingering feelings, but there are still some unresolved issues.'

I can guess a bit. When I was seeing Ms. Claire out just now, I overheard your conversation—my hearing is very sharp.

Angela pointed to her ear, then pulled Li Mochen upstairs: 'Come with me. I'll introduce you to a few people. Ms. Claire's eldest son, Richard Claire, is the North District Prosecutor, and Ms. Isolde is the Comptroller of Atlanta—'

But Li Mochen stood still and instead pulled Angela back: 'Before that, let me introduce a friend to you first. Randall Cadillac, Inspector General of the North District Police. Although Mr. Cadillac and I have only just met, we hit it off well—it was like finding a kindred spirit.'

A flicker of surprise crossed Angela's face, then she broke into a graceful smile, lifted her skirt, and curtsied slightly to Randall Cadillac, who was not far away: 'Hello, Inspector General. Thank you so much for coming.'

Randall Cadillac was clearly taken aback. Earlier, seeing Angela's haughty demeanor, he had thought she was just another spoiled rich kid, bigger than the previous two. But now the girl's manner and tone were very kind and approachable, without a trace of arrogance.

He quickly placed a hand on his chest and bowed slightly: 'I should say it is I who am deeply honored by your invitation, Miss Medici.'

No need to be so formal, Mr. Cadillac. I can see you're a bit uncomfortable. I suspect my servants haven't taken good care of you.

Angela cast a reproachful glance at the distant butler, Rosier, then took the initiative to invite: 'Since you're a friend of A-Mo's, how about coming with us? I think Prosecutor Claire would also be very happy to meet the most outstanding Inspector General in Atlanta's North District. And you can call me Angela.'

A flush of red crept across Randall Cadillac's face. But his first reaction was not to accept Angela's invitation; instead, he looked at Li Mochen with grateful eyes.

At this moment, no one noticed that in a corner of the living room, a blonde girl in sunglasses was thoughtfully watching the retreating figures of Li Mochen and Angela.

…

Li Mochen stayed at Angela's house until late at night, after all the guests had left.

The results of this social event were gratifying; he had collected five business cards and several people's contact information.

Initially, these guests had only humored him for Angela's sake, paying him even less attention than they did Randall Cadillac.

But Li Mochen's outstanding conversation and insights soon helped him blend in, winning the favor of many, including North District Prosecutor Richard Claire.

Especially Ms. Isolde, the Comptroller of Atlanta, who patted Li Mochen warmly on the shoulder as she left.

I haven't mentioned it before, but I am very good friends with your mother. Andre, you are truly remarkable, just as one would expect from Elena's child. If you have time, feel free to visit my home. My child is two years older than you; you could become good friends.

Li Mochen actually knew that it was Ms. Isolde who had been crucial in helping his father, Li Chunchu, pull strings to convert the land of Archibald Apartments into residential use.

This was due to Ms. Isolde's position in the Atlanta city government.

In America, the Comptroller is a public office whose influence and power in the city government are second only to the mayor. They are typically the city's financial and audit director, responsible for overseeing and auditing the financial operations and budget execution of various municipal financial departments.

This position is not appointed by the mayor or the city council but is elected. Usually, those who hold this office are politicians with great prestige in the community and respected by all sides.

It's clear that Ms. Isolde thinks highly of you.

Angela appeared beside Li Mochen at some point: 'Her term has one year left and will end soon. The Civic Party now intends to push her to run for the Georgia State House of Representatives. Although Atlanta has always been a stronghold of the Conservative Party, Ms. Isolde's popularity among the people has remained high. A polling agency says her chances of winning exceed seventy percent. So don't turn down her goodwill, A-Mo. She will be a great help to your career.'

Of course I won't miss this opportunity.

Li Mochen smiled and turned to Angela: 'But right now, I should be thanking you. Thank you, Angie!'

He had long realized that Angela was deliberately helping him expand his network.

Today's party, for Angela, probably had its most important significance in this regard. Li Mochen was neither a fool nor blind; he couldn't ignore the girl's kindness.

Don't say that. You've helped me too, haven't you?

Angela laughed: 'If you're really grateful, then teach me how to use a sword? It's very convenient now—I live in Unicorn too, just upstairs and downstairs. We could even leave school at three.'

Li Mochen was naturally eager to agree: 'Sure, except on Saturdays and Sundays, you can come find me anytime.'

He knew that with Angela's family background, she wouldn't lack excellent sword instructors. He also knew that the girl's magical profession was that of a Magic Sorcerer—a practitioner who enhances power through their own bloodline, similar to the 'bloodline inheritance' of beasts.

The Medici family had produced four demigods and many legends. It was said they also had the bloodlines of two saints and three adult dragons, which was enough to give Angela a broad future on the path of a sorcerer, making her a powerful Magic Sorcerer.

But in modern times, the boundaries between magical professions were no longer very distinct. Many people, in addition to their main profession, also studied skills from other professions.

Moreover, Angela had dragon blood within her. Once it could be awakened, making her a Dragonblood Sorcerer, her close combat abilities would also be considerable—

Li Mochen was willing to do his part for Angela. This was one of the few ways he could repay her. He didn't think the girl's sword instructor could care for her in this regard.

Of course, the most crucial point was that the original Li Mochen, both in body and mind, was filled with longing for Angela.