Back in the hall, my gaze swept over to where Trinity was. She raised an eyebrow at me, looking cunning, like a sly fox.

As I turned, I noticed Liora walking in from outside. I was puzzled-she hadn't gone to the restroom, so where had she been? However, at the moment, she didn't look too well.

I took a glass of red wine from a waiter's tray, sipping it slowly while my eyes casually observed Liora. Simultaneously, I scanned the hall filled with elegance and sophistication. Ivanna whispered to me, "I'll go find out."

I nodded, and she walked into the crowd.

Just then, a voice sounded beside me, "I didn't expect to see you here, Ms. Chloe."

Upon hearing this, I sensed an underlying meaning in the tone.

Involuntarily, I turned to look, and a seductive woman was walking toward me from behind.

Madison Ballard. She used to be one

also involved in real estate but dealt with second-hand houses. Over the past few years, with Foswood's booming economy, the housing

company. They became nouveau riche,

highly of herself, believing she had become a true socialite. She adorned herself with heavy makeup, wore items

ostentatious.

her face. Based on her tone earlier, I knew she was here to stir up trouble. "Ms. Chloe, you seem to be quite a prominent figure now. Why didn't you come with Mr. Atlas today? He should be accompanying you, shouldn't

hoping to rile up a crowd and pit us against each other. She wanted to remind everyone that I was a divorced woman by addressing me as "Ms. Chloe,"

that most of them were Atlas's admirers. I could tell from the looks on their faces that

faintly, understanding that standing by Atlas's side

those who had their

to attend. Whether he comes or not won't affect what I need to do." Upon hearing this, Madison sneered,

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