Chapter 124

Andrea’s demeanor had shifted from her usual sweet compliance to a touch of defiance. A challenging glint played in her eyes as she gave Genevieve the once–over.

Genevieve glanced at her and, without a word, attempted to walk past. But Andrea stepped forward to block her path, a cold edge to her brows. “Ms. Lawrence, you are not welcome here. Make yourself scarce before anyone notices.”

Genevieve let out a light chuckle, her eyes leisurely sweeping over Andrea, her voice loaded with implication. “I wasn’t invited by you, and you certainly don’t have the right to send me away.”

The lights poured down upon them, casting a glow on Genevieve’s radiant skin. She was breathtakingly elegant, a beauty that couldn’t be concealed.

Andrea’s smile faded as she leaned in and whispered, “Genevieve, whatever you did to my family, I’ll make sure you taste the same.”

“We’ll see about that.” Genevieve smiled dismissively, considering Andrea beneath her notice. Spoiled heiresses with more ego than ability were a dime a dozen in these circles.

True socialites who stood their ground had more than just their family’s backing; they needed their own cunning and skills.

Just as she was lifting her dress to step down, she saw a dashing man in a suit approach her. “Ms. Lawrence, I’ve heard a lot about you. I’m Johnson Lewis from TuringTech Innovations.

Genevieve was momentarily startled, then beamed. Mr. Lewis, nice to meet you!”

Genevieve had been looking for him for so long, and he finally showed up. However, considering Johnson was often spotted at gay bars, she guessed his preferences might not align with hers, but she always had a soft spot for LGBTs.

Johnson was nothing if not courteous, his gaze was gentle, not making Genevieve feel the least bit

uneasy.

But when it came to the topic of the acquisition, Johnson’s response was a bit hard to read.

They were in a crowded area, not exactly ideal for business discussions. People constantly came over to greet them, disrupting their flow.

gotten far

conversation when a small commotion started in the

to see what it was: it was a staff member wheeling in an ornate multi–tiered cake with “A Lifetime of Happiness” written on it.

and thought, ‘Is the

in a striking red dress

on Anthony’s face as he scanned the crowd, not

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stood in front of the cake.

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the cake knife, glancing towards Anthony who was furrowing his brows. But then he took hold of the knife’s handle and

lost in thought. Johnson caught her eye and said with a grin, ‘I heard today’s cruise party was thrown by

and said, ‘I don’t know. Maybe.”

her a knowing look. “I can see that after your divorce, you’ve thrown yourself into your work. It’s quite admirable.”

way more interesting than men. The effort you put into your work pays off, but throw your feelings

spotted her. He looked frosty as he saw her enjoying a

I need to check in with you about.

was a public

and suggested, “The auction upstairs is about to

to go up, but Johnson had already stood up, smiling: “Actually, I just

Without the desire to sit with Anthony, Genevieve decided to head to the second

auction items were extremely pricey, hence only those truly interested in the

scanned the antiques and jewels encased in glass. The centerpiece, a deep blue gemstone named “Siren’s Tear,” was undoubtedly the showstopper

behind her and said, “Do you like it? I

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