Chapter 183

Victoria and Curtis both noticed that the hotel was on high alert, with security stationed every few paces along the walls. There weren't any idle guests wandering about the only people inside were the elite business leaders personally invited by Stein.

As they ascended to the Grand Magnolia Banquet Hall, Victoria took in the enormous dining table, crowned with a lavish floral centerpiece. By a rough count, nearly thirty people were attending the luncheon.

Violet arrived arm-in-arm with McNeil. Simms and Yulia soon followed.

When the group saw Victoria had turned up as well, everyone-except for McNeil -couldn't hide their surprise.

"Looks like Mr. Garcia is really invested in Victoria," Yulia remarked, her tone edged with a faint, awkward smile.

Violet leaned toward McNeil and whispered, "Why don't we take those seats over there?" She nodded toward a spot away from Curtis and Victoria.

Victoria chose a seat at random, and Curtis immediately sat down beside her.

McNeil, however, didn't intend to sit too far away. Instead, he made his way toward Curtis, with Violet hurrying after him.

Victoria was out of the question-he was here for Curtis, after all. How was he supposed to chat if Victoria was

hear. "This really isn't the place for you. Didn't you know the host arranged the guest list down to the last person? Don't blame me if you

picked up her water glass and took

more energy. If Victoria insisted on humiliating herself by showing up uninvited, so be

some tea. She took a small sip, then

Over the past few months, McNeil had brought Victoria to

latest game launch, especially among those who knew Violet had written the code herself. More than a few guests took the opportunity to strike

of approval-Violet excused herself to chat with those

I had no idea she was not only a straight-A student and a racing enthusiast, but also a brilliant programmer.

"McNeil, Violet wouldn't be where she is today without

stayed silent, but the warmth in

in the business world and seeing her steady relationship with McNeil put him at ease

why Victoria insists on crashing these important events," Simms muttered, keeping his voice low. "Is she here to spy on Violet and McNeil? Doesn't she feel out of place, with no one paying her any

knows nothing about business, and I doubt this Garcia fellow is interested in her for anything beyond her looks. As for spying-please.

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