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,

happened, many of those present discreetly inquired about the relationship between the Everetts and Bernard. They were hoping to collaborate with the latter as well. Gideon understood Ethan’s intentions perfectly.

previously and stopped the collaboration

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

to

secure an additional 5% profit

Everetts. Acknowledging the generous offer, Gideon decided to accept it.

presence had significantly contributed to the success of the banquet. Gideon

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

Ms. Hera left about half an hour

30 minutes ago, it meant that they left just

a loss

because of Hera and had done them a huge favor, but felt that his actions crossed a line. Each time, he would

received a

at it and saw that it was from an