Chapter 74: Commotion Before the Event
Outside the venue, at the entrance of the Manchester Central Convention Complex, lots of people gathered to witness the spectacle. Most of the upper echelon of Manchester’s business community would be gathering here shortly. Those who were invited would arrive in due time and enter the venue. But many small businessmen who couldn’t manage an invitation came anyway to catch a glimpse of the wealthier businesspeople in the area. Some even brought their children to broaden their horizons.
They waited patiently outside the venue, curious to see who qualified to attend such a high-level banquet. Some even brought binoculars to see more clearly. The security guards at the venue were used to this kind of commotion every year. They usually ignored the crowd unless someone tried to forcefully enter or sneak in without an invitation.
Suddenly, people saw a Rolls-Royce Phantom arrive and stop in front of the security checkpoint. A middle-aged man and a young woman stepped out of the car and approached the gate.
"Isn’t that Dylan Webb? The chairman of the Webb Group?" someone exclaimed, pointing in excitement.
"Yeah, I saw him in a televised interview once. But who’s the woman beside him?"
"She’s Imogen Webb, his eldest daughter," another answered knowledgeably. "Rumor has it, although Dylan still holds the title of chairman, Imogen is the one actually running the group’s operations."
As Dylan showed his invitation to the staff and walked through the gate with his daughter, a Lamborghini Aventador pulled up next.
Gasps filled the air. "Wow, look at that beauty," someone whispered.
From the sleek red sports car emerged a striking woman in a form-fitting red gown.
Jessica Saunders, the CEO of Saunders
dress must
a second skin,"
handed her invitation to the staff and entered. The car drove off
approaching. I wonder who
be here today. Aston Martin Rapide
you know your cars," someone in
car showrooms," the other replied
been
arrange some discount for you. But in exchange, you have to tell me the guests’ names here. Seems
some of these guests are so private, they barely ever show up in
Just tell me what you
the chairman of Infinite Group. Behind them is Rory Barrett, CEO
blue Ferrari rolled up next, drawing even
him is his sister, Maisie Reed. Our family business has relied on their company for years. If you ever run into them, show proper respect. Of course, all the other people entering the complex are powerful
people in Manchester?" the
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