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.

sardonic smile played at Victoria's lips. Clearly, the old

more than basking in Violet's spotlight, hadn't shown up tonight, he must truly

was at Violet's

Ms. Marchand, your vision is remarkable-we'd love to learn from your experience if you have

smile, "Oh, it's really Mr.

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

real reason Violet had landed so many projects was McNeil's backing. Of course, Curtis's Quantum Core Technologies was a

the company's efforts lately had gone toward raising Violet's

world-a celebrated investor. Years of Ailie's hard

eyes. She was as impeccably dressed and

was also there to show support for Curtis. He soon joined Violet's circle, even allowing her to slip her

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

Langford Group all have business partnerships," Violet explained, clearing

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

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