Group any better?” Lila smiled faintly and continued, “Didn’t you say that coming backto
could you have handled Lane Group an
[int Vince a better choice? Her final remark hit Dorian’s heart and shattered the dignity he had maintained for year
wned his mouth but couldn’t come up with a reply
depuse laugh and tumed to leave.
abbed
and asked. “Lila, do you even realize what you’re saying? And how exactly is he better than me?”
phed. “He’s gentler than you, comes from a better family, and even-
quid finish, a commotion suddenly erupted at the entrance.
i that person here all of a sudden?”
Ded something major happen?
them, make a good impression, and see if there’s a chance for collaboration.” The guests at the banquet murmured among themselves.
sose words had been interrupted, looked toward the entrance. There, she saw the man who had just arrived.
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sas döessed in a dark suit and stood tall and commanding, with broad shoulders and a slim waist. His expression was cold, his eyes were sharp, and his jawline perfectly complemented his straight, chiseled features. His demeanor exuded a restrained yet imposing aura, immediately drawing everyone’s attention. As he wat
move emanated an undeniable presence, as if he were the top dog here.
Kern glanced over the crowd and immediately spotted her in a black slit gown, her slightly curled long hair cascading over her shoulders, perfectly
lementing her slender waist. He swallowed hard and quickly averted his gaze from Lila
wat as though they were strangers.
The dress she wore was Keiran’s choice. He knew it would look great on her, but he never expected it to be this captivating. His hand hung at his side, fingers twitching slightly as if to push the image of her bare skin out of his thoughts.
Kieran continued walking forward with an indifferent expression. However, he had also noticed the man standing beside Lila in that fleeting glance–a persistent and unwelcome presence,
Beland him, Cinje flashed a big smile at tile while Kieran seemed determined to keep his distance.
Lila overheard someone whispering in front of her. “Was Mr. Masonsmiling at me?”
The person next to them looked equally puzzled. “I think he was. Do you know him?”
The first person furrowed their brows, Hanking hard “How would I know smartor that important?”
This comment made Lilarbuckle. The smile on her lips was brighter than the crystal chandelier above. Dorien’s frownderpried “You
She looked at him, but instead of continuing her earlier remarks, she said, “Look, the person who just walked in. Don’t you think he’s an even better choice?”
she was apologizing to Kieran in her heart. How nude of her to borrow his influence to intimidate others.
forumeould no longer keep cool, but he still couldn’t resist belittling her. “Do you even know who he is? You wouldn’t even get to speak to him with your status!