While the onlookers speculated, the sound of high heels echoed.

Cordelia saw Nelly walk in on her high horse as the tassels of her shawl swayed with her movement. Her chin was tipped up as she looked down like she was scorning everyone—until she saw Cordelia.

She paused, and her gaze stayed on Cordelia for a moment before a mocking smile pulled her lips up.

“Ah, Ms. Tanner!” The auction host went to welcome her.

Someone in the crowd said swiftly, “I heard that Mr. Tanner’s passed the whole Tanner Group to her!”

“She’s the youngest female president among the four major families now! It’s no wonder her appearance was grander than a president’s!”

Nelly slowly approached Cordelia. A flash of cold contempt gleamed in her eyes.

“Ms. Jenner, it’s been a while!”

“Yeah, it’s been a while.” Cordelia knew that Nelly did not have any good intentions. “Heh, what’s keeping you up recently, Ms. Tanner? Busy inheriting your family business?”

“It’s alright!” Nelly crossed her arms. “Dad’s passed the Tanner Group for me to run, so I’ve been occupied recently!”

off no matter how busy you are,” Cordelia said with a smile. “The western suburbs’ project hasn’t ended yet. It’s been three weeks since there’s an update on the part

snickers from the crowd as soon

Nelly glared at Cordelia.

have to inherit. I’m your boss in the western suburbs’ project! According to the agreement, you missing work for no reason and not reporting the progress to me allows me to break the contract with the Tanner

“You—”

it slide this time, but you won’t

but could not retort

had said was reasonable and justified. The onlookers chuckled and

be able to intimidate everyone, but she still

later, the host went up the stage and showed the paintings that would be auctioned. They were all

lurched as she stared

“This is…”

of wings.” Janine looked at

was about to leap out of

the painting

murmured, “It’s my

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