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Keira handed the invitation to the staff member. “Can I go in now?”

With just a glance, the staff member immediately stepped aside respectfully. “Please.”

Jake frowned at this. “How did you get an invitation?”

He took a step forward, looking at Keira’s phone. “Don’t tell me you took someone else’s invitation? They

check identification here!”

Then, he saw the name on the invitation and was

stunned.

At these industry gatherings, the nominal company and position of the invitee were typically written on

the invitation.

Jalen’s invitation wasn’t just issued in consideration of the Horton Group, but also due to his personal

influence.

The work unit was only added because he was part of

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the Horton Group.

However, some guests had complicated backgrounds

or were famous enough not to need such titles.

The invitation in Keira’s hand simply read, “Keira

Olsen”.

Jake asked in shock, “In what capacity did you get this

invitation?”

“None of your business.”

Keira calmly switched off her phone screen and looked at Jalen. “Shall we go in?”

Jalen had initially resigned to the fact that he might be at a disadvantage today and was regretting his inability to bring Keira in. He was taken aback by this sudden

turn of events.

He followed Keira into the banquet hall. “Where did you get the invitation?”

Just as Keira was about to speak, Jalen cut her off. “It must have been arranged by her cousin, right? It doesn’t specify any company, so you aren’t beholden

to anyone!”

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“Jake has crossed the line this time. I won’t let this matter go easily. When we get back

that he’d go see the director of the R&D department or make a scene at the board, but surprisingly,

Keira was perplexed.

to hating nepotism?

Jalen sheepishly scratched his nose. “I don’t hate nepotism. I hate useless people squatting in positions because of their connections. You don’t know how many people in the Horton Group are coasting by on their connections… Anyway,

of champagne. “Let me introduce you to a few

a chance to refuse,

“Mr.

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middle-aged man referred to as Mr. King was a senior in the industry, and a throng of people were already engaged in making small talk with him.

attend events like this. You finally have time to

a junior, I’m not at all qualified to share my views with you all. Today, I brought someone here to listen to

is our company’s new talent. She resolved a major issue that’s been troubling me for a month. It’s only today that we found the time

that could trouble

a trivial one.

to give Keira a step

turned to look at her with smiles. “Really? We can’t wait for you to introduce her to us.”

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him. “Mr. King, long

a blue dress with her arm interlinked

her mouth, Mr. King and his companions immediately surrounded her.

here with my fiancé today. He also works in renewable energy.”

Mr. King. “I’m Jake Horton from Horton Group.”

he was. “I see. You’re young Mr.

Mr. Horton are

match…”

Dr. South had been advising the Olsen Family. When will he finally show himself so we can all

what problems has Dr.

your family?”

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was crowding

and Keira were pushed to the edge of the crowd.

it on

combined can’t compare to Dr. South. Samuel Morgan will be here later. You can have a few

know what

awkward. Just thicken your

I’m still not familiar with him

now…”

“I can introduce you to him

later.”

“You should get to know him first.”

at the entrance. Keira turned to look and saw Samuel arrive!

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