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Chapter 206

Shirley forced an awkward smile at Effie. "It's nothing," she said, trying to brush off the tension.

Moments later, Effie and Shirley spotted Randell approaching, surrounded by a

small group.

Effie was just about to stand up and greet him when a waiter appeared out of nowhere, nearly colliding with her.

"I'm so sorry, miss. Are you alright?" The waiter's eyes flickered uneasily as he glanced away, almost as if he was distracted by something in the distance.

Effie frowned but replied, "I'm fine, thank you."

The brief interruption, however, gave Suzan just enough time to beat Effie to Randell's side.

"You're with E&M Group?" Randell asked, turning his cool gaze on Suzan.

Suzan straightened her back and smiled confidently. "That's right. Our jewelry company may be young, but we've already made quite a mark these past few years. I'm sure you've heard of us, Mr. Hoffman."

nodded. "Yes, I have. Your reputation

a moment, I'd

Hoffman—” Effie's voice cut through Suzan's pitch, stopping her mid- sentence. Suzan

Effie. Wasn't this

knew he was Lyman's childhood

clearly, "I'm here on behalf of The

an eyebrow. So, Nelly's so-called stand-in turned out to be Effie

Neo-Arcadia family-Randell couldn't figure out what

was curious to see just what

Randell said, "when The Etheridge Group said they were

Effie nodded. "That's right."

to introduce their own company. Clearly, everyone had done their

the crowd today.

What sort?"

"Equestrian.

you couldn't ride, you weren't even eligible to participate. Some people instantly realized they'd be

Suzan's lips curled into a smug smile, her eyes glinting with