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CHAPTER 74 "A Witty Remark"
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Blake was lost in thought after hanging up. Something about the whole situation didn't add up. He had a gut feeling that Xian hadn't acted alone, even though he refused to admit it. It didn't make sense that his friend, who merely disliked Eva, would go to such great lengths to assassinate her character with a fake photo.Someone else had to be behind this. But who exactly was it?Blake replayed the events of the previous night in his mind, scrutinizing every action of the people who had been present.A crowd of reporters came out of nowhere after he had arrived.It didn't seem like a mere coincidence. On the contrary, it looked like a set-up, as they had rushed to Eva's private dining room as if they had received a tip-off from someone. Their timing was too precise to be random, suggesting that someone had orchestrated the situation.As Blake connected the dots, his face darkened.He shouted towards the door, "Mark!"A second later, Mark rushed into the office and asked, "Mr. Torres
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Everyone in the meeting room was eager to see how Eva would prove to them that she was capable of heading the project. Their intense gazes were fixed on her face, waiting for her to make her move. The tension in the room was palpable as they awaited her response.Eva's eyes swept through the meeting room. She then began to point at each designer one after the other."Hailey, you are in charge of the hospital project. Your top priorities are the safe and sanitary standards of the building, which include the usage of the new anti-bacterial decoration materials. In addition, it's your job to make sure there is room for the easy movement of larger surgical equipment and from the operation room.""Bela, during the execution of the school project, you have to keep in mind that it's a place of learning. The quality, safety and education functions must all be placed on the same importance level. None is more important that the other. Make sure the dormitory isn't far away from the canteen and
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Marian turned around slowly, a look of surprise flickering across her perfectly made-up face. Her smile faltered for a brief moment before regaining its composure. "Blake," she said, her voice dripping with feigned sweetness, "what a lovely surprise to see you here."Blake, however, wasn't fooled by her act. He narrowed his eyes, taking in her extravagant outfit and the way she was surrounded by a group of giggling socialites. "Marian," he said, his voice low and dangerous, "I thought I told you to stay away from this event."Marian scoffed, a haughty look replacing her feigned sweetness. "And who are you to give me orders, Blake? Besides, this is my social circle. These are my friends."Blake's brows furrowed."Friends who only associate with you because of your money and your name," Blake retorted, his voice laced with bitterness. "They wouldn't give you the time of day if you didn't have those things."A flicker of anger crossed Marian's eyes, but she quickly squashed it down. "Don
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Blake emerged from the crowd, his eyes locking onto Marian with an icy glare.A chill ran down Marian's spine as she noticed him, her blood turning to ice.She gritted her teeth, swallowing the curse that lingered on the tip of her tongue. Forcing a polite expression despite the frustration boiling inside her, she reluctantly said, "I'm sorry." Her voice wavered slightly, betraying the struggle within her to maintain composure.Saying those words felt like all the strength had been drained out of her. Marian could feel the gazes on her, each one brimming with contempt."I suggest you watch your manners next time. If it happens again, I'll have no choice but to teach you a lesson."Jayson didn't mince his words, showing no concern for Blake's or Marian's feelings. His bluntness cut through the air, leaving a tense silence in its wake.Marian lowered her gaze to the floor, her hands clenching into fists as she tried to conceal the anger boiling inside her. Her heart pounded in her chest
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Owen's baritone voice echoed in the hall."Eva is an exceptionally talented and professional woman. I deeply value her skills and integrity. It was shocking to see sensationalist media outlets fabricate stories simply because she shared a meal with me and my assistant. The sex-for-power scandal is not only outrageous but a blatant lie! Although the rumor has been debunked, I felt compelled to address it tonight. I cannot stand by and watch a promising architectural designer like Eva become the target of a smear campaign. Let it be known that she is completely innocent of all the allegations made against her."Owen's voice rang with conviction as he spoke, his eyes sweeping across the audience.Owen continued, "Eva's contributions to our projects have been invaluable, and her dedication is unmatched. It is unfortunate that such falsehoods can spread so easily, damaging the reputation of a true professional. I hope tonight serves as a reminder to us all about the importance of truth and
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Blake offered it out of kindness, but Marian's next words made Eva question his intentions."That's right, Eva. Think twice. A country girl like you, lacking both knowledge and etiquette, would only end up humiliating yourself!"Marian's voice dripped with condescension, and the words cut through Eva, leaving her feeling small and inadequate. Blake's kind gesture now seemed tainted by Marian's harsh judgment."That's enough!" Blake grunted in annoyance.Marian recoiled in shock, though the resentment remained etched on her face.Meanwhile, Eva smiled confidently. "Who said I can't dance?"Blake and Marian were both stunned by her unexpected response, their surprise evident as they exchanged bewildered glances. Eva's unwavering poise and quiet determination left them momentarily speechless.As far as they knew, Eva had never danced in public.Eva smiled, placing her hand gracefully in Owen's palm, while the others watched in astonishment."It's my honor to dance with you, Mr. Lowes," s
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"You want to help me? Thanks, but no thanks," Eva said, her tone cold."Come on, Eva. Don't be so quick to turn me down," Blake replied, sighing deeply."Owen might seem like a nice guy, but he's not. Did you know he used to be in the army before he got promoted to his current position? His hands are stained with blood. In other words, he's eliminated many enemies to climb to the top. You need to be cautious around him. Once you get too involved with him, it won't be easy to distance yourself. Jayson won't be able to protect you if things go wrong. Since Jayson doesn't own World Group, his power is limited, and he's wary of Owen. But I'm not afraid of him. I can help you get rid of him."The more Blake spoke, the deeper Eva dug into her heels. His criticism of her uncle felt like a personal attack, and irritation flared in her eyes."Enough!" Eva cut him off. "Blake Torres, in case you've forgotten, you're just my ex-husband. What gives you the right to tell me to steer clear of a man
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The auction continued, and they placed a piece of classical oil painting for bidding.It was a portrait of a majestic general and his men fighting bravely with the enemy. The vivid image, strong color tone, and well-defined strokes offered a powerful visual effect.The auctioneer tapped the microphone and announced, "This oil painting, named Victory, is a skillfull work of art of the classical painter, Alexander Yebo, which depicts the victory return of General Theo Clark. Brady Lena has donated this piece of work."Eva fell in love with the painting the minute she saw it, and she soon joined the bidding."One million!""One million and one hundred thousand!" Curran immediately made a bid.He wasn't ready to compromise. The bidding was tense. He was determined to acquire the painting.The price of the oil painting gradually soared as the bidding proceeded. In the end, Eva and Curran were the only bidders left.The two immediately became the center of everyone's attention.Becky was si
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"All heads turned toward the source of the voice.When the guests saw Blake seated beside Eva, shock rippled through the room."Oh my God! Is that Blake? Why is he sitting next to Eva instead of in a private room?""He claimed that all the items Eva donated tonight were his.""There's something suspicious here. When they were married, he rarely took Eva out, and she was hardly known by many. Yet now, after their divorce, they're always seen together. It doesn't add up."While a few of them were examining the relationship between those two, the wise ones realized something."The identity of the donor seemed inconsequential; what resonated was that Blake had personally funded the items. His deliberate mention of this detail appeared aimed at refuting the narrative Becky had been spreading, suggesting a motive to assert his influence or protect Eva's reputation amidst the speculation surrounding their relationship post-divorce.""The opportunity to catch the attention of the CEO of Torre
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"Hey, cut it out!" he exclaimed, his tone sharp with suspicion. "Something tells me you're trying to stir up trouble here. How on earth can an emerald ring be worth just a dollar? Even a fake one would cost more than that!"Jenny sprang to her feet, her patience finally snapping as she turned sharply towards Becky.Becky sneered disdainfully, her expression dripping with contempt. She eyed Jenny from head to toe before shifting her gaze to Eva, her disdain evident in every glance."In my opinion, this emerald ring is worth no more than a dollar! You should be grateful I'm even bidding on it. The ring came from a country bumpkin who dropped out of middle school. Her possessions are worthless. It's utterly humiliating!"The other guests began to see sense in what Becky said. Those that wanted to bid for the ring gave up.No matter how exquisite the item was, they couldn't overlook the fact that its original owner was a countrywoman. The stigma associated with her background overshadowed
