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even though Halbwin owned a renovation company, his assets were nothing compared to Charbe’s, so she felt completely
Wendy knew that e untouchable
Baldwin’s eyes held a hint of coldness, but his face remained polite, wearing an elegant sinile as he advised, “Wendy, today is Ms. Marrow’s birthday banquet.
“The people here are
are all importam siligures. If you cause a scene, it won’t just be you–Charlie will be dragged into it
Charlie got his mvitation to the birthday party through li Austin. Charlie luid planned to use the event to Wendy ruining it for lim.
“Stop causing trouble, Charlie muttered, pulling Wendy bark.
Wendy’s face was full of resentment. “Didn’t you hear what Moira just said to me?.
at to network with key people, and he didn’t want
“Moira, apologize to Wendy Kayla jumped in in south things over. “Just apologize and we will let it go. Weasly, dont let it bother you. It’s not
worth it.”
But Moira couldn’t hold back any longer. Her mind was still reeling from the sight of Norman standing with Darlene, and now secang Kayla play th peacemaker only fueled her anger.
“Kayla” she said coolly, “I warned you before–everyone has their breaking point, I told you not to provoke me, but if you keep pushing. I don’t mind letting your Lans weigh in and see if your so–called ‘true love‘ rhetoric holds up in their eyes.
kayla’s face dramed of color. “You’re threatening me?
“Tin not threatening you.” Moira replied coldly. Tm just suggesting that you tour it down. After all, the Mitchell family’s dirty laundry isn’t something you want aired out”
With that, Moira casually tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and smiled, her gaze sharp. “Especially when it comes to your mother,”
At those words, Kayla’s face went pale. She looked utterly stummel
Seeing that Kayla had gone silent, Moira turned and walked away.
Baldwin quickly followed her. “Moira, where are you going?”
Moira paused and glanced back at him. Just as she was about to respond, a commotion suddenly broke out at the entrance of the banquet hall
The people around her stopped talking, sensing something was happening, and began healing toward the door
Baldwin saw the stir and was about to follow the crowd when he hesitated, looking back at Moira. “Do you want to go see what’s going on?“
Moira shook her head. “You go abrail. I’ll wait here”
Baldwin, relieved that she wasn’t leaving, smiled and said, “Alright then. If you’re hungry, you can grab a bite over there. Il check things out and come find you soon.”
“Okay”
Moira wached as Baldwin walked into the crowd and quickly disappeared from view
She turned her attention back to the small plate of delicate pastries in front of her, pir king one up and taking a sloww, thoughtful bite as she made her way to the lounge area
She found a sola and sat down, savoring the treal
The seven–star hotel’s pastries were beautifully crafted, almost like works of art, and tasted just as gooil.
They were probably very expensive, and given Moira’s salary, slar’d never be able to afford something like this on laer on. If she weren’t here for a banquet like this, she probably wouldn’t have stepped foot fi such a place.
ed around the entrance quickly dispersed, and the guests began mingling again, looking for new people in talk to
“Hey, did you are who just arrived? They had such a big entrance! Ms. Marrow even went out to greet them personallyTM“
Moira had hoped to find a quiet corner and wall for the dinner to end. But two girls sat down nearby, oblivious to her presence, and began chatting
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“That was Conrail, the ri
richest man in Edinia He’s from the Morton family,
Morton Group, and he’s filthy.
“Not only is he rich, but he’s still single. I heard Ms. Marrow arranged this whole birthday banquet just for him?”
“Neonly!
“Yep just wait and see. You’ll find out soon enuigh”
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