"If I were interested, I could have taken over Ardora long ago," I scoffed. "I have better things to do."

Atticus chuckled. "Looks like Matthew has woken up. This is a good thing, at least for you."

"Yes, you're right," I said calmly, suddenly remembering something. I smiled and told Atticus, "I want to tell you something. The follow-up design for San Cosbech is in progress!" Atticus laughed. "I was right."

"It seems you understand your opponent well. I can rest easy now."

After chatting for a while, we hung up. Carol walked in again and poured me a cup of coffee.

"Don't forget about the cocktail party today, Chloe."

"What cocktail party?"

"The business networking event for the second half of the year," Carol reminded me.

"Oh," I replied unenthusiastically. "I won't go. It won't benefit us. It's a waste of time, and I need to go home and spend time with Ava tonight."

"But I have news that Liora will be attending," Carol said.

suddenly perked up. "She's

me. "Someone around her said

What is she doing? Is she up to something now after being

asked,

and I gave news

"There are two invites,

at Lauren. "Are

appeared at any events like this. It surprised me that she wanted to go. "Sure." She nodded

"Alright. We'll

evening, Lauren and I left work early and went to a salon for a makeover, where she tidied up her short hair. After that,

I saw a nice dress a few days ago

all the clothes and accessories Oliver had gotten

would suit your current hairstyle and temperament so well!" I suggested. Since it was a business networking event, suits were

"Do

more than okay," I

that, then," Lauren immediately

I had some suits at home. They had all been chosen for

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