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.

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

Leanne with a soft, amused gaze as Phillip introduced him, "This is the

you, Mr. Chuck," Leanne

this is Anne,

spark of admiration

but

polite but reserved, neither overly

present, Leanne felt restrained from inquiring

approached Phillip.

City, a gesture of respect toward Maddox. As the eldest son of the Richardson family, Phillip had

he excused himself, leaving

"I heard you were one of the pioneering tech gurus of VectorVista and developed the system we use today. Is that

used was a significant chapter in

crowning achievement, he seemed reluctant to dwell on it,

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