Even though I was already his wife, his words still moved me. We were destined to be together, and I was grateful to the heavens for giving me this perfect man to spend the rest of my life with.The party in Gerby was on the top floor of the Saint Eastin International, the most luxurious banquet hall in Gerby and the tallest landmark in the city.Arnold, dressed in a tailored suit and leather shoes, accompanied me. His elegant demeanor attracted many admiring glances.There were quite a few foreigners in attendance at the party.Both Eleanor and I wore suits. Since there were no international brands at the shopping mall, we opted for local top-tier brands. But I didn’t expect to find myself embroiled in an inexplicable situation with Hazelyn just because of my outfit.The scene was bustling, with glasses clinking, lively conversations, and men laughing at every corner. On the other hand, women discussed and evaluated each other's appearances.The women were mostly adorned in even
I could sense the disdain the two women behind me had for the Chandler family."Hmph. The Russell family is just as deceitful. They’re cut from the same cloth as Byron. If you ask me, if Helen hadn't married Byron, she wouldn't have died so early.""All her troubles were caused by her own mistakes. Our daughters should be careful when they look for a man. Gabriel isn’t a good person either. Look at Hazelyn. She's only a little younger than her elder sister. It shows that there was definitely something between Byron and Jocelyn! Helen might have been driven to her death by those two." The two women chatted fervently.I pretended to lose my balance and staggered backward, bumping into one of the ladies. I quickly bent down to apologize."Oops. I'm so sorry!" I smiled apologetically.The woman turned to look at me and said gently, "No worries. It's okay."I quickly continued, "You’re both very kind. You have an air of prosperity, unlike those other women."My words pleased them, an
I glanced at Eleanor and whispered, "They're talking about Sautoir Fine Jewelry.”The two ladies beside me commented, "Young people nowadays are so materialistic. They don't even look at who's wearing the jewelry. Is that girl a princess?”It seemed these two individuals harbored deep-seated resentment toward the Chandler family.Just as I was about to inquire further, there was a sudden commotion behind us."Oh, Ms. Hazelyn, your gown is gorgeous! I've been admiring it for quite some time.""I love your jewelry! Is it from Sautoir? It looks quite expensive.""Haha. It’s not expensive at all. Just a little over a million dollars. After all, our family collaborates with Sautoir, so I always get to choose from the latest release.”I found her words amusing. Collaborating with Sautoir? The Chandler family? This was news to me.I discreetly listened to their conversation, and the two middle-aged ladies beside me scoffed, casting a sidelong glance at Hazelyn."I heard the Chandler
"I think you better tell me exactly what you were doing at the hospital," Hazelyn said arrogantly with her arms crossed over her chest.I smiled and softly said, "Ms. Hazelyn, right? Who says you can't discuss investments while wearing a simple outfit?”Hazelyn exaggeratedly laughed. "Look at you. You’re dressed so shabbily yet dare to be so confident.""Ms. Hazelyn, do you place so much importance on money? What kind of attire, in your opinion, would make someone look like an investor?" I pressed on with a challenging tone.She snorted dismissively, rolling her eyes. "Certainly not like you. Just tell me. What exactly are you doing in Gerby?"The people around us shifted their attention to me, and their gazes now carried suspicion, as if I were some dubious character.I calmly said, "What? Is it necessary to inform the Chandler family whenever someone comes to Gerby?""It depends on the matter. I think it's necessary for your case," Hazelyn said unapologetically.Gabriel, by h
Atlas nodded slightly at the man with a cold expression.His icy gaze swept over Hazelyn's face, leaving her somewhat trembling.She stared at me. "You..."Some people seemed to have understood the situation and approached us. Just then, Nick, accompanied by several city officials, walked through the crowd and said, "Mr. Atlas, great to see you here! We've been waiting for you.”After shaking hands with several important figures, Atlas calmly stated, "I had my wife come to Gerby for a survey first."Whispers filled the crowd instantly."It’s really Atlas from ATL Empire. Is he coming here to invest?"Some voices criticized Hazelyn for her earlier arrogance."Oh my, just now, someone said they came looking so shabby. Haha. Saying that the world's largest financial group is shabby? She’s just too arrogant and doesn't know her place.""That's right. Other people are just low-key. Look at him, topping the wealth rankings, and he's not flaunting it."Everyone turned disdainful gla
Someone in the crowd chuckled and mocked, "You don't even know who owns Sautoir Fine Jewelry. Who in the world did she collaborate with?"This statement stirred the crowd, leading to a chorus of hisses."Even if you're boasting, do some research in advance. You've shown your ignorance and got embarrassed, right? How can the Chandler family be so shameless?”I recognized the voice—it was Arnold.Sure enough, he strolled out of the crowd with his hands in his pockets, staring straight at Hazelyn. "Where did you get your confidence from?”Atlas calmly added, "Ignorance is forgivable. I'll make sure she deeply understands what being poor and shabby truly means."Afterward, Atlas embraced me and turned to Nick, saying, "Is Mr. Nathan here? Let's talk business."The high-level executives nodded and bowed, "Mr. Nathan has been waiting for you, Mr. Atlas. This way, please."As our group was about to leave, Arnold said, "Ms. Hazelyn, here's a piece of advice for you. Be careful with you
Nathan didn't beat around the bush after everyone was seated. He expressed his hopes for Atlas in this region and the general direction they wanted to collaborate on.Atlas listened without offering too many opinions. Dylan was replaced by Cane, who listened attentively.Atlas only mentioned that these projects needed a comprehensive assessment and that any investment must yield returns.Nathan seemed aware of my identity, smiling as he looked at me, asking for my impression of this place.As I was thinking about how to respond, Atlas gave me an affectionate smile and said, "My wife is mainly involved in a project with Jaxford Doors. Perhaps you’ve heard about it, Mr. Nathan. “The construction project in Bourdamun is under her management, and she has decided to use the high-end doors from Gerby's Jaxford Doors as the flagship doors for the new area.”The mayor of Gerby immediately became enthusiastic. "Indeed, we have several large enterprises in Gerby doing very well. Jaxford D
Back at the hotel, I was too tired to move. Atlas bent down, gave me a quick look, then gently removed my shoes.I rolled onto the bed with a grumble, and Atlas softly suggested, "Go take a shower before you sleep, okay?""I don't want to," I replied with my eyes closed.Ignoring my protests, he lifted me up, undressed me, and carried me into the bathroom. I had no strength to resist, so I quickly showered then hurried back to bed.After finishing his own shower, Atlas came out with a hairdryer to dry my hair. Looking at him, I asked, "Can't we get Beatrice out first? I don't want her to suffer in there anymore.""Don't get impatient. We need to plan this carefully. If we act hastily, it might lead to a chain reaction. We can't let them figure out what’s going on. They won't stay calm for long. What happened today will put Byron on alert. I've arranged for someone to monitor him secretly and prevent him from doing anything desperate."Atlas comforted me while blow-drying my hair.