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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 her feel

“I took revenge

“What?”

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

involved in business were all cruel.

right? She might have been impulsive at the moment.”

impulsive, she shouldn’t have

anyone at will.”

side, fuming. “I’m sorry, Mr. Allen, I just happened to pass by and overhear your

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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. This little punishment is too

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

laughed. “It’s

head

asked, “Where is Miss Olsen?”

“She went to the restroom

lit up. “Mom, let’s

strangers, Mrs. Allen

toward the direction of the

restroom.

arrived at the restroom, they caught Isla

coming out after touching up

makeup.

past each

abruptly to look at

Allen asked, “What’s wrong?”

her

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

hurt her.

almost caused her a mental breakdown.

hope for her future, and there

a sent a WhatsApp message to Frankie.

see her.”

this message, Isla had

over to them.

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

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Olsen

and Isla both frowned.

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

“What’s the matter?”

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

handle it

was relatively quiet in her corner.

coldness in her eyes

attempted to engage her had

while, Jalen came over with an excited yet

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expression. “What are you doing here

said with a sense of blame,

neglectful.

is

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