Chapter 112

Compared to the pale blue gown Curtis had given her last time, tonight's dress lent Victoria an air of regal elegance and quiet mystery.

The moment she lifted her gaze, soft moonlight spilled across her delicate features, making her breathtakingly beautiful-so much so that she seemed almost unreal.

As Victoria stepped out of the car, a flurry of camera flashes greeted her. The media, their spotlights trained on the mysterious socialite, whispered among themselves, speculating about her identity.

"Victoria, you look absolutely stunning tonight. So chic!" Ailie chirped, trailing at Victoria's side in her own cocktail dress-a touch playful, but clearly outshone by Victoria's presence.

"Ms. Turner, I'll be waiting for you outside," Yasmine said respectfully as she closed the car door.

Victoria nodded with quiet composure, then walked into the venue with Ailie.

Violet, who had taken the day off, made an appearance that evening as well. She was already surrounded by a small crowd, all of them beaming and eager to flatter her.

Victoria caught sight of her and scanned the room-no sign of McNeil.

Victoria's lips. Clearly, the

who loved nothing more than basking in Violet's spotlight, hadn't shown up tonight, he must

Curtis was

vision is remarkable-we'd love to learn

a modest smile, "Oh, it's really Mr. Garcia who deserves the credit. I was only

the praise to Curtis, who

so many projects was McNeil's backing. Of course, Curtis's Quantum

partnership had produced tonight's results, though most of the company's efforts lately had gone toward

world-a celebrated investor. Years of Ailie's hard work could hardly compare; with McNeil's support, Violet had shot to

few eyes. She was as impeccably dressed and

joined Violet's circle, even allowing her to

Marchand—are they...?" someone asked, surprised.

is my future uncle-my father's brother's fiancé. Besides, Golden Era Enterprises, Quantum Core Technologies, and The Langford Group all have business partnerships," Violet explained, clearing up the confusion and earning herself even

pleasantries. Curtis had asked her to give a speech tonight on the event's theme and upcoming investments, so

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