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.

played at Victoria's lips.

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

Curtis was

were Ms. Marchand's suggestions. Ms. Marchand, your vision is remarkable-we'd love to learn from your experience if

modest smile, "Oh, it's really Mr.

deftly shifted the praise to Curtis, who responded with a polite smile but

backing. Of course,

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

hard work could

caught more than a few eyes. She was as impeccably dressed and striking as ever, yet remained an unknown

show support for Curtis. He soon joined Violet's circle, even allowing

Marchand—are they...?" someone asked, surprised. Wasn't Violet supposed to be

Quantum Core Technologies, and The Langford Group all have business partnerships," Violet explained, clearing up the confusion and earning herself even

her to give a speech tonight on the event's theme

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