Accepting the Invitation

Although the couple had once given him an antique replica painting by Leonardo da Vinci, he had also taken the blame for them. That part was settled.

The digital restoration of old photographs was simply a straightforward business transaction.

What the couple had done was like giving Stark Studios one hell of an advertisement, earning it quite a bit of money. But helping them restore precious memories from the past made it hard to say which side owed the other a greater favor.

As for borrowing the plane when they first met, that was Givenchy's favor. Henry had merely been a miscellaneous errand-runner and attendant, at most eating a meal at his house.

But Givenchy had extended an invitation as well. This man's standing was nothing like Mrs. Mellon's distant relationship with a Kryptonian.

Henry had met Givenchy through another Ms. Hepburn, Audrey Hepburn. During the final years of Audrey Hepburn's life, Henry had worked alongside the old gentleman, running about on behalf of Ms. Hepburn.

Though this world had erased his Hollywood girl, Henry had still needed to call upon Givenchy, one of the fashion world's foremost designers, during his time as CEO of Stark Studios.

All of that was both a favor and a friendship. So without a second thought, Henry agreed in his heart to accept the invitation and attend the spring banquet.

However, the other party had mentioned that he could bring a companion. A suitable companion could prove unimaginably helpful. On the other hand, if the companion did not fit such an occasion, they might make a fool of themselves and leave everyone dissatisfied.

So Henry had absolutely no intention of taking someone there just to broaden their horizons. He turned to the elderly lady who was poking her head around and asked, "Kate, have