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 Gwendolyn

concerning Caylie, she grasped Gwendolyn’s hand. “I noticed something strange at home during these past few days. On the day my mother joined us for

for the next two days, I didn’t see my mother again since Craig didn’t come home. I 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

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 Newton family and Caylie’s

top floor where my mother resides is always locked

“Be careful, okay?”

“I will.”

a few more words before heading

were still waiting at the entrance for their

Not only do you have a doting wife by your side and

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

Jenson. I wouldn’t dare to wish you ill. After all, your prosperous life guarantees mine to be smooth

“I hope you can live up to your words. Even if you can’t, it won’t matter because you lack

that, but he quickly regained his composure and plastered

conversation between the two men came to an end, Gwendolyn and Jennifer returned

pairs entered the venue one after the

entered, Jennifer was led by Craig to meet with several business

conclusion that everything seemed fine, so she stopped her observation and focused on meeting her business associates

to toast with numerous prominent business figures. After downing ten glasses of red wine, she

offered to her, she declined, “Craig, I

on it and instead apologized to the man before them, Remus Abbot, before taking the drink on behalf of

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

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

he was already approaching forty. Even though Remus could be considered good-looking

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255