I smiled. "Really? I suppose it’s an honor for me to meet Mr. Benedict today. How lucky am I?”

Michelle immediately came over and wrapped her arm around my shoulder, excitedly saying, "You're absolutely right, Chloe! Mr. Benedict is the CEO of Havenhill Corporation. Do you know Havenhill? He practically has a say in everything.”

I replied decisively, "I’ve never heard of it."

The air grew awkward. Michelle responded quickly, "You don't know Havenhill? I can't believe it, Chloe. You're in the business world, and you don't even know Havenhill?"

"Yeah, that's why you're disappointed. I've told you before, I'm just in construction, and I’m a complete country bumpkin. How would I know anything? I don’t even know who the big shots are."

I just wanted to get out of this situation quickly as my 7 o'clock appointment was the real deal. Staying here with them wouldn’t get me anything.

Benedict seemed displeased when he heard what I said. "Your friend doesn't seem very knowledgeable, Michel