The business gala scheduled for that evening was held on the ninety-eighth floor of Salinsburgh’s tallest building, Summit Hotel, attracting various prominent and influential figures from the business community in Salinsburgh to attend the event.

As Gwendolyn and Cedrick entered the place hand in hand, Craig happened to arrive with Jennifer from the elevator on the other end.

The two parties bumped into each other at the entrance.

Since Cedrick was Craig’s superior in the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the latter reckoned he still needed to show some respect toward the man. He bowed and greeted politely, “Good evening, Mr. Jenson.”

Cedrick nodded with a cold and indifferent demeanor, acknowledging the greeting.

Jennifer was about to rush to Gwendolyn’s side when Craig pulled her back, stating, “Jennifer, there are so many people watching. You should be mindful of your etiquette.”

With her desire to have a private conversation with Gwendolyn thwarted, Jennifer could only hang her head in frustration.

Seeing that, Gwendolyn released her grip on Cedrick’s arm and walked over to hold her best friend’s hand. She shot an apologetic look at Craig and said, “Mr. Craig, I hope you can spare Jennifer a few minutes to accompany me to the restroom. You’re a magnanimous man. I’m sure you won’t refuse such an easy request, right?”

Craig narrowed his eyes in response and cast a fleeting glance at Cedrick. He smiled and acquiesced, “But of course. Since you require Jennifer’s presence, Mrs. Jenson, it would be impolite of me to deny you that.”

With his agreement, Gwendolyn swiftly led Jennifer away, leaving the two men to wait at the entrance.

It wasn’t until the women were far away that Gwendolyn asked, “How did you end up coming with Craig? Did you return to the Newton residence?”

Jennifer nodded. “I did. After much consideration, I decided to try and integrate myself into the Newton family. After all, it’s where I belong.”

Gwendolyn patted her hand and comforted, “Well, I think it’s good that you’ve gone back. You were a noblewoman, to begin with, and it was a twist of fate that led you to all this suffering. Now that you’re back with the Newton family, you won’t be alone anymore, and you’ll have a group of brothers and sisters by your side.”

somewhat grim when Gwendolyn mentioned her

at home during these past few days. On the day my mother joined us for a meal, her sleeves rolled up accidentally, and I saw red marks on her wrist. It’s obvious

toward me was cold and distant, and she only exchanged a few polite words with me out of respect for Craig. Gwendolyn, many strange things are happening in the Newton residence, but I can’t tell anyone about it because my phone was taken away by Craig under some lame excuse. That’s why I need you to

“What

“The top floor where my mother resides is always locked at night. I

“Be careful, okay?”

“I will.”

two exchanged a few more

at the entrance

do you have a doting wife by your side and two adorable children, but your career hasn’t suffered any setbacks

heard that. “It sounds like you’re looking forward to my career being damaged. But I wonder which one you are referring

to wish you ill. After all, your prosperous life guarantees mine to be smooth sailing as well,” Craig replied

his disdainful gaze at the man’s pretentious act, Cedrick couldn’t be bothered to expose him and simply said, “I hope you can live up to your

and plastered a smile on his

between the two men came to an end, Gwendolyn and Jennifer returned

pairs entered the venue

meet with several business tycoons.

the conclusion that everything seemed fine, so she stopped her observation and focused on meeting her business associates

being pulled by Craig to toast with numerous prominent

to her, she declined, “Craig, I can’t drink anymore. I don’t want to drink

on it and instead apologized to the man before them, Remus Abbot, before taking

his head with a smile and asked, “Jennifer, what do you

smile playing at the corner of his lips. Evidently,

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