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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

took revenge for you.”

“What?”

from us. I cut off her supply chain. She won’t be

in business were all cruel.

that far, right?

impulsive, she shouldn’t have

anyone at will.”

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

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two cents.”

shouldn’t have said such words to a person in a predicament. I think Mr.

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

“It’s nothing.”

her head in

is Miss

chuckled, “She went to the restroom to touch up

“Mom, let’s

among strangers,

Rebecca toward the

restroom.

two arrived at the restroom, they caught

she was coming out

makeup.

past each other,

head abruptly to

asked, “What’s wrong?”

her fists tightly.

thought that her brother had acted too harshly, thinking that she didn’t hate this woman, but at

hurt her.

almost caused her a mental

no hope for her future, and there was no point in living.

a WhatsApp message to Frankie. “Frankie, that woman is

to see her.”

this message, Isla had walked

over to them.

and was about to greet Frankie, when she saw him lift his gaze, a hint of sternness flashing in his

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Miss Olsen also

and Isla both frowned.

the convention hall was quite large, and

inquired, “What’s the

the feast. What does this mean,

“I’ll handle it now.”

quiet in her corner.

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

her had been turned away

over

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are you doing here alone?

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

neglectful.

“Being alone is wonderful. There

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