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.”

clinked glasses with him and took a sip before

of those present discreetly inquired about the relationship between the Everetts and Bernard. They were hoping

and stopped the collaboration with

he could only smile and say, “I’ve reviewed the new contract you sent

to ponder.

“I’ve managed to secure an additional 5% profit for you from

collaboration with the Everetts. Acknowledging the generous offer, Gideon decided to accept it. “Since you are

himself to find Bernard. His presence had significantly contributed to the success of

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

Mr. Killian and Ms. Hera

left 30 minutes ago, it meant that they

at a loss for words,

huge favor, but felt that his actions crossed a line. Each time, he would just appear and

he received a message on his

saw that