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Keira handed the invitation to the staff member. “Can I go in now?”

With just a glance, the staff member immediately stepped aside respectfully. “Please.”

Jake frowned at this. “How did you get an invitation?”

He took a step forward, looking at Keira’s phone. “Don’t tell me you took someone else’s invitation? They

check identification here!”

Then, he saw the name on the invitation and was

stunned.

At these industry gatherings, the nominal company and position of the invitee were typically written on

the invitation.

Jalen’s invitation wasn’t just issued in consideration of the Horton Group, but also due to his personal

influence.

The work unit was only added because he was part of

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the Horton Group.

However, some guests had complicated backgrounds

or were famous enough not to need such titles.

The invitation in Keira’s hand simply read, “Keira

Olsen”.

Jake asked in shock, “In what capacity did you get this

invitation?”

“None of your business.”

Keira calmly switched off her phone screen and looked at Jalen. “Shall we go in?”

Jalen had initially resigned to the fact that he might be at a disadvantage today and was regretting his inability to bring Keira in. He was taken aback by this sudden

turn of events.

He followed Keira into the banquet hall. “Where did you get the invitation?”

Just as Keira was about to speak, Jalen cut her off. “It must have been arranged by her cousin, right? It doesn’t specify any company, so you aren’t beholden

to anyone!”

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the line this time. I won’t let this matter go easily. When we get back

he’d go see the director of the R&D department or make a scene at the board, but surprisingly, he said, “I’ll

Keira was perplexed.

to hating nepotism?

in positions because of their connections. You

a glass of champagne. “Let me introduce you to a few people.”

to

out, “Mr.

only follow him.

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as Mr. King was a senior in the industry, and a throng of people were already engaged in making small talk with

Riley, it’s rare for you to attend events like this. You finally have time to exchange views

share my

to the front. “This is our company’s new talent. She resolved a major issue that’s been troubling me for a month. It’s only today that we found the time to

problem that could trouble Mr. Riley

a trivial one.

it to give

showed interest in Keira and turned to look at her with smiles. “Really? We

Jalen could do that, a woman’s voice

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him. “Mr. King, long time

in a blue dress with her arm interlinked

mouth, Mr. King and his companions immediately surrounded her. “Miss Olsen, it’s been a long time! Are you here

with my fiancé

hand to Mr. King. “I’m Jake Horton

realized who he was. “I see. You’re

you and young Mr.

match…”

advising the Olsen Family. When will he finally show himself so we can all

has Dr. South resolved for

your family?”

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crowding

were pushed to the edge of the crowd.

it

further, and then he said, “But all of them combined can’t compare to Dr. South. Samuel Morgan will be here later. You can have

know what to say.

continued. “You don’t need to feel awkward. Just thicken your skin a little. So many

I’m still not familiar with him till

now…”

her mouth. “I can introduce you to

later.”

should get to know him first.”

the entrance. Keira turned to look and

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a light grey

face was expressionless, quite unlike his usual talkative self in front

him, the crowd immediately

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