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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

took revenge for

“What?”

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

in business were

that far, right? She might have

impulsive,

anyone at will.”

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

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two cents.”

at Rebecca. “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 to a person in a predicament. I think Mr. Allen is too kind.

Horton for this. He informed me about the collaboration between our two families. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have known about this small

“It’s

nodded her head

is

went to the restroom to touch

let’s go and find

among strangers,

toward

restroom.

arrived at the

she was coming out after

makeup.

brushed past each

abruptly to

asked, “What’s wrong?”

clenched her fists tightly.

had acted too harshly, thinking that she didn’t hate this woman, but

hurt her.

her a mental breakdown.

her feel as if there was no hope for

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

see

read this message, Isla

over to them.

Frankie, when she saw him lift his gaze, a hint of sternness

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Olsen also arrived?”

Isla both

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

inquired, “What’s the

that she also came to the feast. What does this mean, young Mr. Horton? Is the Horton Group looking to embarrass the Allen family?”

handle

was relatively quiet in her

the coldness in her eyes held people bay, with only a

engage her had been turned

Jalen came over with an excited

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doing here alone?

part was said with a sense of blame, obviously assuming that whoever

neglectful.

“Being alone is wonderful. There

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