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Oceanion is the home ground of the Horton Group.

Thus, as soon as Lewis entered, the executives

swarmed toward him.

Lewis exchanged pleasantries with them, his

peripheral vision darting to Keira, who had slipped

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away quietly and distanced herself from him as soon as they entered.

Keira had slid through the crowd like an eel and

hidden herself in the snack area nearby, where she

finally stood upright and began to help herself to some food.

She thought she was hidden in the corner, oblivious to the fact that she had become the center of attention.

Lewis was lost in his thought, his hanging hand seemed to still feel the smooth and soft texture of her waist…

He loosened his tie, only to hear the flattering remark from the person in front of him. “Mr. Horton, didn’t Mrs. Horton come along? You’re hiding her too well.

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We should meet our first lady at least one time.”

Someone nearby quickly pulled the speaker aside.

Normally, Lewis dislikes people talking too much about his wife. This person had just been reassigned from another city and wasn’t aware of Mr. Horton’s preferences. Would Mr. Horton be angry now?

Unexpectedly, Lewis simply responded noncommittally, “You’ll get an opportunity someday.”

Everyone was dumbfounded,

Mr. Horton’s attitude had changed!

Rebecca, seeing Lewis entering without Keira, felt a

little disappointed.

She continued to look around.

Frankie said, “I have something good to tell you.”

“What is it?”

“Do you remember the incident when Miss Olsen, the person you first sought help from, not only refused to lend you a hand but also insulted you?”

Dohanna’s punila contrasted lightly and che lowered

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her head, responding with a touch of sadness. “I remember.”

When in a dilemma, the anger and accusations from a

stranger could potentially cause a person’s mental state to collapse.

then indeed made

took revenge

“What?”

I cut off her supply chain. She won’t be able to procure the materials she needs anytime soon,” Frankie’s voice

in business were all

far, right? She might have been

she was impulsive, she shouldn’t have

anyone at will.”

emerged from the side, fuming. “I’m sorry, Mr. Allen, I just happened to pass by and overhear your conversation. I couldn’t help but add my

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two cents.”

help, she shouldn’t have said such words to a person in a predicament. I think Mr. Allen is too kind. This little punishment is too

“We should thank young Mr. Horton for this. He informed me

laughed. “It’s nothing.”

nodded her head

is Miss Olsen?”

“She went to the restroom to touch up her makeup.”

let’s go

among strangers, Mrs.

pushed Rebecca toward the

restroom.

at the restroom, they caught

coming out after

makeup.

past each other, Rebecca

head abruptly to

Allen asked, “What’s

clenched her fists

had initially thought that her brother had acted too harshly, thinking that she didn’t hate this woman, but at that instant,

hurt her.

her a mental

was no hope for her

phone, a sent a WhatsApp message to Frankie. “Frankie, that woman is also here. Can you get her to leave?

see

time Frankie read this message, Isla had

over to them.

affectionately folded her hands around Jake’s arm and was about to greet Frankie, when she saw him lift his gaze, a hint of sternness flashing in his eyes. “Has

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Miss Olsen also arrived?”

and Isla both frowned.

of them looked around the room, searching for Keira, but the convention hall was quite large, and filled with people coming and going, so they

inquired, “What’s

she also came to the feast. What does this mean, young Mr.

replied, “I’ll handle

relatively quiet in her corner.

demeanor and the coldness in her

her had been turned away after a

came over with

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you doing here alone? Who did

blame, obviously assuming

neglectful.

is wonderful.

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