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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 feel desperate.

“I took revenge for you.”

“What?”

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

business were all

right? She might have

was impulsive, she shouldn’t

anyone at will.”

just happened to pass by

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two cents.”

“Everyone has to pay for their actions. Even if she’s naturally cold and doesn’t want to help, she shouldn’t have said such words

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

laughed. “It’s

head

is

restroom to

“Mom, let’s

strangers, Mrs. Allen didn’t

Rebecca toward the direction of the

restroom.

arrived at the restroom, they caught Isla

she was coming out

makeup.

past each other, Rebecca turned

to look at

Allen asked,

clenched her fists tightly.

didn’t hate this woman, but at that

hurt her.

her a

hope for her future,

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

to see

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 of sternness flashing in his eyes.

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Miss Olsen

Isla both frowned.

them looked around the room, searching for Keira, but the convention hall was quite large, and filled with people coming and going, so they didn’t see her right away.

“What’s the matter?”

also came to the feast. What does

handle

was relatively quiet in her corner.

and the coldness in

attempted to engage her had been turned

Jalen came over with an excited

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expression. “What are you doing here alone? Who did you

a sense of blame,

neglectful.

is wonderful. There are

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