The chatter was sometimes a whisper in Leanne's ears, and at other times, it seemed miles away.

Navigating through the bustling hall of the celebration, Leanne felt her fingertips tingle with nerves as she approached the duo.

Phillip and Chuck were deep in business talk, their conversation lighter and less formal owing to the nature of the event. Chuck had a smile, occasionally taking sips from his wine.

A burst of vibrant color caught Phillip's eye as Leanne approached.

"Hey, Phillip," she greeted.

Phillip nodded, his demeanor calm and collected, showing no hint of his recent heartbreak.

Chuck turned to her, and his smile was unwavering.

Standing at an average height, not too tall but not short, Chuck, nearing fifty, had climbed his way up to be the Deputy Director of VectorVista Bank. Wealth and status were his companions.

Maddox's stern and imposing presence, Chuck's slightly plump figure and warm smile gave off a

and he looked at Leanne with a soft, amused gaze as Phillip introduced

to meet you, Mr. Chuck," Leanne

this is Anne,

of Chuck's smile remained, though the spark of admiration

unnoticeable, but watching him closely, Leanne

Curtis," Chuck remarked, his tone polite but reserved, neither overly flattering nor

Phillip present, Leanne felt restrained

Phillip. "Mr. Phillip, Kenneth

flown from the Capital City, a gesture of respect toward Maddox. As the eldest son of

go and welcome Kenneth," he excused himself,

the

advanced system VectorVista Bank used was a significant chapter in Chuck's career, laying the foundation for his

was his crowning achievement, he seemed reluctant to dwell on it, especially in

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