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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.

indeed made her feel

said, “I took revenge

“What?”

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

in business

that far, right? She might have been impulsive at the

impulsive, she

anyone at will.”

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

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two cents.”

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. This little punishment is

informed me about the

“It’s

her head in

“Where is Miss Olsen?”

to the restroom

up. “Mom, let’s

uneasy among strangers,

Rebecca toward

restroom.

the

coming out after touching up her

makeup.

past each

to look

asked, “What’s wrong?”

clenched her

she didn’t hate this woman, but at that instant, she realized

hurt her.

caused her a mental breakdown.

no hope for her future, and there was no point

Frankie.

see

this message, Isla had

over to them.

about to greet Frankie, when she saw him lift his gaze, a hint of sternness flashing in his eyes. “Has

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Olsen also

and Isla

of 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

inquired, “What’s the

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

handle

quiet in her

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

attempted to engage her had been turned away after a few

over with

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you doing here alone? Who did

of blame, obviously

neglectful.

“Being alone is wonderful. There are no

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