"Um.." Christian began again, and Antonia knew something was up as he never stutters, except it's something he can't seem to break down to her.

"What? You can tell me," Antonia said with a chuckle, now turning to face him.

"Well," Christian moved a bit forward, resting his right palm on the counter.

"You know, about the get-together coming up, with all other CEOs?.."

"Yeah, the 'big event'" Antonia mimicked with a laugh.

"Everyone's been talking about it, of course I do, and I know you're going to be there too... right? or not since you don't like events like that, but you have to, it's a good course to...