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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.

back then indeed made

“I took revenge for

“What?”

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

involved in business were

go that far, right? She might have been impulsive

impulsive, she shouldn’t have

anyone at will.”

side, fuming. “I’m sorry, Mr. Allen, I just happened to

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two cents.”

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

for this. He informed me about the collaboration between our

laughed. “It’s

head in agreement.

is Miss

restroom to touch up her

eyes lit up. “Mom, let’s go

among strangers,

pushed Rebecca toward the

restroom.

arrived at the restroom, they caught Isla

coming out after

makeup.

each other, Rebecca

abruptly to look

asked,

clenched her fists

thinking that she didn’t hate

hurt her.

caused her a mental

was no hope for her

her fists tightly, took out her phone, a sent a WhatsApp message to Frankie. “Frankie, that woman is also here. Can you get

see

read this message, Isla

over to them.

hands around Jake’s arm and was about to greet Frankie, when she saw

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Miss Olsen also arrived?”

Isla both frowned.

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

“What’s the matter?”

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

handle

quiet in her

in her eyes held people bay, with only

engage her had been turned

came over with

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expression. “What are you doing here

said with a sense of blame, obviously assuming that whoever invited her had been

neglectful.

alone is

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