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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

said, “I took revenge for

“What?”

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

in business were all

right? She might have been impulsive at the

she was impulsive, she shouldn’t have

anyone at will.”

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

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two cents.”

have said such words to a person

gently patted her head. “We should thank young Mr. Horton for this. He informed me about

laughed. “It’s nothing.”

her head in

“Where is Miss

“She went to the restroom to touch up her

lit up. “Mom, let’s go and find

among strangers, Mrs. Allen didn’t

toward the

restroom.

at the

coming out after touching up

makeup.

brushed past each other, Rebecca turned

head abruptly to

Allen asked, “What’s

clenched her

that she didn’t hate this woman, but

hurt her.

almost caused her a

her feel as if there was no hope for her future, and there was

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

see her.”

the time Frankie read this message, Isla

over to them.

her hands around Jake’s arm and was about to greet Frankie, when she saw him lift his gaze, a hint

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Miss Olsen also arrived?”

Isla both

room, searching for Keira, but the convention hall was quite large, and filled with people coming and going, so

inquired, “What’s the matter?”

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

replied, “I’ll handle it

relatively quiet in

she drew a lot of attention, her chilly demeanor and the coldness in her eyes held people bay, with only a few

couple who attempted to engage her had been turned away after a few

Jalen came over with an

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you doing here alone? Who

a sense of blame, obviously assuming that whoever

neglectful.

“Being alone is wonderful.

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