Chapter 76

Connor waved his hand with a smile and said, “No worries. If they can be poached, my company doesn’t really need them.” He raised his glass of red wine, smiling slightly, “Here’s to us making it big in the robotics industry.”

Jaiden awkwardly lifted his glass and took a sip. Lauren elegantly placed a shrimp into his bowl. A cold glare shot towards Jaiden as she mouthed the word “useless.”

Lauren was the heiress to a major media conglomerate, and she had been in a long–term relationship with Gavin, the scion of a film production company.

However, even the most intense love couldn’t withstand the pressures of a business alliance. In her father’s eyes, although Gavin was wealthy, he didn’t hold as much commercial value as Ray’s grandson, Jaiden.

Following a suggestion by Lauren’s father, the two powerful families decided on a marriage alliance.

Soon after, Lauren and Jaiden had a lavish wedding. Lauren was dressed stunningly, but her smile was clearly forced.

The marriage was strained with little affection between them, primarily held together by the backing of the Addison and Passos families.

robotics company, but you wouldn’t let us buy

cousin Pamela remarked.

to make it on his own, without tying it to Passos

had the funds to

squeezed her hand under the table, signaling her to

The food is getting cold,”

though everyone wore warm smiles, it only masked the underlying tensions. Beneath the peaceful facade, a storm of conflicts

dinner, Connor went back to River Pavilion. He and

heiress of the Mullins family. What do you

“What think isn’t really the issue. Do you know how many

true,” Jonah’s lips curled

of the Mullins would doubtlessly be the best ‘insurance, but they

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