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.

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

with a soft, amused gaze as Phillip introduced him, "This is the Executive Director of our group, Mr.

to meet you,

Anne,

of Chuck's smile remained, though the spark of admiration in his eyes seemed to dim

but watching him closely, Leanne

Curtis," Chuck remarked, his tone polite but reserved, neither overly flattering

Leanne felt restrained

Phillip. "Mr. Phillip, Kenneth has

elderly gentleman had flown from the Capital City, a gesture of respect toward Maddox. As the eldest son of the Richardson family, Phillip had to play

he excused himself,

one of the pioneering tech gurus

was a significant chapter in Chuck's career, laying

reluctant

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