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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.

scolded back then indeed made her

took revenge

“What?”

chain. She won’t be able to procure the materials she needs anytime soon,” Frankie’s

involved in business were all

go that far, right? She might have been impulsive at the

was impulsive,

anyone at will.”

sorry, Mr. Allen, I just happened to pass by and overhear your conversation. I couldn’t

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two cents.”

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

me about the collaboration between our two families. Otherwise, I wouldn’t

“It’s nothing.”

her head in

is Miss Olsen?”

to the restroom to touch up

let’s

among strangers,

pushed Rebecca toward

restroom.

the restroom,

she was coming out after touching up

makeup.

each other,

to

Allen asked,

her fists

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

hurt her.

caused her

as if there was no hope

her phone, a sent a WhatsApp message to Frankie. “Frankie, that woman is

to see

the time Frankie read this message, Isla

over to them.

when she saw him lift

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other Miss Olsen

and Isla both

but the convention hall was quite large, and filled with people coming and going, so they didn’t see

inquired, “What’s the

has it that she also came to the feast. What does this mean, young Mr. Horton? Is the Horton Group looking

replied, “I’ll handle

relatively quiet in

of attention, her chilly demeanor and the coldness in her

to engage her had

a while, Jalen came over with an excited yet

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doing here alone?

blame,

neglectful.

alone is wonderful.

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