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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

“What?”

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

in business were all cruel.

right? She

she was impulsive, she shouldn’t have

anyone at will.”

suddenly emerged from the side, fuming. “I’m sorry, Mr. Allen, I just happened to pass by and overhear

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two cents.”

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

“We should thank young Mr. Horton for this. He informed me about the collaboration between our two families. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have known

“It’s nothing.”

head in

is Miss Olsen?”

the restroom to

“Mom, let’s

among strangers, Mrs. Allen

pushed Rebecca toward

restroom.

two arrived at the restroom, they caught Isla

as she was coming out after touching

makeup.

they brushed past each

to look

Allen asked, “What’s wrong?”

her fists

brother had acted too harshly, thinking that she didn’t hate this woman, but at that instant, she realized how

hurt her.

her a mental breakdown.

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

sent a WhatsApp message to Frankie. “Frankie, that woman is also here. Can you get her to leave? I don’t

to see her.”

Frankie read this message, Isla had

over to them.

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

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Miss Olsen

Isla both

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

“What’s

it that she also came to the feast. What does this mean,

“I’ll handle it

was relatively quiet in her

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

couple who attempted to engage her had been turned away

while, Jalen came over with an excited

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you doing here alone?

said with a sense of blame, obviously assuming that

neglectful.

“Being alone is wonderful. There are no

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