The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 325

The groundbreaking ceremony was about to kick off.

The empty seat next to her was getting filled up with all the big shots, people who were somebody in the world.

Maybe it was because she looks the part with her vibe and style, but a bunch of folks were hitting her up with small talk. Sophia just played it cool with a polite smile and chimed in now and then.

She was not exactly a social butterfly, not really into the whole mingling scene, so she kept it short and sweet when it came to these kinds of schmooze-fests.

Brandon's seat was still empty, probably still tied up with something inside.

After running into a brick wall with Don, Daniel and Patricia didn't get to meet the Vivian in person and had to head to the venue instead.

Their seats were right next to Sophia's, courtesy of Don's arrangement.

Patricia instinctively scanned the nameplates at the front rows as they arrived at the venue, but the name Vivian nowhere in sight.

She couldn't help but frown, leaned over to Daniel, and whispered, "Where's Vivian? Hadn't Don said that the head designer had already here?"

Daniel also took a quick look around the venue, not really bothered, "It's probably just hidden behind the crowd."

"I checked the first two rows, no name," Patricia insisted, a bit frustrated. Meanwhile, Sophia was already snagged a front-row seat.

Patricia couldn't help but knit her brows when she saw Sophia sitting quietly in the first row.

Daniel noticed that Sophia's seat was right next to Brandon's and frowned too, but since everyone was already settling in, he kept his cool.

any further comments. He guided Patricia to their seats, all smiles and shook hands with the guests along the way, until they finally sat

seat was right

Sophia the time of day, just sat down with her left leg crossed over her right, sitting up straight as an arrow, her gaze fixed on the stage, all poise and arrogance from her posture

didn't bother looking

was more laid-back, even

pose, but her curiosity about where Vivian sitting got the better of her. She sneaked a peek around, offering

his entrance, followed by a crowd. He was chatting with a few folks on the side, looking calm and collected with a strong presence, standing out in the crowd with

Patricia clamped her mouth

Brandon was engaged in conversation, his attention shifted as he

of his arrival, glanced

Their eyes met.

flashed her a subtle smile, so faint it was almost imperceptible to others,

just as faintly, then turned

seat next

get here?" he

bit ago," she whispered

He nodded, "Got it."

chit-chat, he just checked his watch. It was time for

host, took the stage

overview of the

Group and one of the heads of Star Dempsey Architects, to the

erupted from

took the mic, and spoke briefly about the project's vision,