Under the heiress facade

Chapter 293

Some people were happy and some were sad over the events.

The waiters at the Imperial Hotel’s banquet hall cleaned up the broken glasses and spilled wine.

The guests‘ spirit, which was already lifted with Bernard’s arrival, soared even higher after witnessing the Gaskells‘ drama unfold.

Everyone realized that the Everetts were no longer what they used to be. They had climbed to a higher status. Many guests tried to strengthen their ties

with the Everetts.

Gideon and James mingled with the crowd, busily greeting everyone.

“Mr. Gideon, may I have a word?”

Ethan Lynch, an executive in a government–owned company who had previously delayed their collaboration, approached Gideon with a glass of wine in band.

“Mr. Lynch.”

took a sip before saying, “What do you want to

the relationship between the Everetts and Bernard. They were hoping to collaborate with the latter as well. Gideon understood Ethan’s intentions

belleved Queenie’s words previously and stopped the collaboration with Gideon. His superiors wanted him

new contract you sent over. When can we find the time to sign it?”

pretended to

secure an additional 5% profit

the Everetts. Acknowledging the generous offer, Gideon decided to accept it. “Since you are so sincere, Mr. Lynch, let’s find some time tomorrow to

find Bernard. His presence had significantly contributed to the success of the banquet. Gideon knew Bernard was there because of Hera. Nevertheless, he felt the

the entire hall, he couldn’t find Bernard or Hera, so he asked

Killian and Ms. Hera left about half an hour

meant that they left just as the banquet was

at a

huge favor, but felt that his actions crossed a line. Each time,

that moment, he received a message on his phone.

glanced at it and saw that it was from an