The business gala scheduled for that evening was held on the ninety-eighth floor of Salinsburgh’s tallest building, Summit Hotel, attracting various prominent and influential figures from the business community in Salinsburgh to attend the event.

As Gwendolyn and Cedrick entered the place hand in hand, Craig happened to arrive with Jennifer from the elevator on the other end.

The two parties bumped into each other at the entrance.

Since Cedrick was Craig’s superior in the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the latter reckoned he still needed to show some respect toward the man. He bowed and greeted politely, “Good evening, Mr. Jenson.”

Cedrick nodded with a cold and indifferent demeanor, acknowledging the greeting.

Jennifer was about to rush to Gwendolyn’s side when Craig pulled her back, stating, “Jennifer, there are so many people watching. You should be mindful of your etiquette.”

With her desire to have a private conversation with Gwendolyn thwarted, Jennifer could only hang her head in frustration.

Seeing that, Gwendolyn released her grip on Cedrick’s arm and walked over to hold her best friend’s hand. She shot an apologetic look at Craig and said, “Mr. Craig, I hope you can spare Jennifer a few minutes to accompany me to the restroom. You’re a magnanimous man. I’m sure you won’t refuse such an easy request, right?”

Craig narrowed his eyes in response and cast a fleeting glance at Cedrick. He smiled and acquiesced, “But of course. Since you require Jennifer’s presence, Mrs. Jenson, it would be impolite of me to deny you that.”

With his agreement, Gwendolyn swiftly led Jennifer away, leaving the two men to wait at the entrance.

It wasn’t until the women were far away that Gwendolyn asked, “How did you end up coming with Craig? Did you return to the Newton residence?”

Jennifer nodded. “I did. After much consideration, I decided to try and integrate myself into the Newton family. After all, it’s where I belong.”

Gwendolyn patted her hand and comforted, “Well, I think it’s good that you’ve gone back. You were a noblewoman, to begin with, and it was a twist of fate that led you to all this suffering. Now that you’re back with the Newton family, you won’t be alone anymore, and you’ll have a group of brothers and sisters by your side.”

somewhat grim when

home during these past few days. On the day my mother joined us for a meal, her sleeves rolled up accidentally, and I saw red marks on her wrist. It’s obvious she’s

have a feeling she didn’t want to see me either because her attitude toward me was cold and distant, and she only exchanged a few polite words with me out of respect for Craig. Gwendolyn, many strange things are happening in the Newton residence, but I can’t tell anyone about it because my phone was taken away by Craig under some lame excuse. That’s why I need you to tell Trey about these matters. I’m sure he’ll help me

again when she was done. “Don’t worry. I’ll definitely tell Treyton about this in detail.” She pursed her lips. “What could be the reason for Craig to allow his own mother to get injured, though? After all, he is the current head of the

uttered, “The top floor where my mother resides is always locked at night. I plan to wait until Craig lets his

“Be careful, okay?”

“I will.”

a few

still waiting at the entrance for

the silence. “You’re such a lucky man, Mr. Jenson. Not only do you have a doting wife by your side and two adorable children, but your career hasn’t suffered

to my career being damaged. But I wonder which one you are referring to. Is it Jenson Group or

guarantees mine to be smooth sailing as well,” Craig replied with a touch of fear

be bothered to expose him and simply said, “I hope you can live up to your words. Even if you can’t, it won’t matter because you lack

stiffened at that, but he quickly regained his composure and

the tense conversation between the two men came

the venue one after

led by Craig to meet with several business tycoons. He seemed to be

that everything seemed fine, so she stopped her observation and focused on meeting her business associates at the banquet, taking the opportunity to discuss

progressed, Jennifer found herself being pulled by Craig to toast with numerous prominent business figures. After

to her, she declined, “Craig, I

not insist on it and instead apologized to the man

head with a smile and asked, “Jennifer, what do you think of Mr.

them, Remus listened in on their conversation with a self-assured smile playing at the corner of his lips. Evidently, he thought highly

the man and noticed that he was already approaching forty. Even though Remus could be considered good-looking among middle-aged men, he still paled

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