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.”

glasses with him and took a sip before saying, “What do you want

discreetly inquired about the relationship between the Everetts and Bernard. They were

Gideon was playing dumb. He had belleved Queenie’s words previously and stopped the collaboration with Gideon. His superiors wanted him to approach Gideon for another discussion

and say, “I’ve reviewed the new contract you sent over. When can we find the time to sign

pretended to

this, Ethan added, “I’ve managed to secure an additional 5% profit for you from

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

had significantly contributed to the success of the banquet. Gideon knew Bernard was there because of Hera. Nevertheless, he felt the need to thank him personally.

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

Ms. Hera left about

30 minutes ago, it meant that they left just as the

at a

up because of Hera and had done them a huge favor, but felt that his actions crossed

received a

it and saw that it was from an unknown number