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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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going to say that he’d go see the director of the R&D department or make a scene at the board, but surprisingly, he said, “I’ll go

Keira was perplexed.

to hating nepotism?

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, why should I tell you all

up a glass of champagne. “Let me introduce you to a few people.”

had a chance to refuse, Jalen

out, “Mr.

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the industry, and a throng of people were already engaged in making small talk with

respectful to Jalen. “Mr. Riley, it’s rare for you to attend events like this.

I’m not at all qualified to share my views with you all.

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

could trouble

a trivial one.

deliberately mentioned it to give Keira a step up.

interest in Keira and turned to look at her with smiles. “Really? We can’t wait for you to introduce her to

Jalen could do that, a woman’s

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him. “Mr. King, long time no see.”

found Isla in a blue dress with her

and his companions immediately surrounded her. “Miss Olsen, it’s been a long

don’t know about that. I’m here with

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

King suddenly realized who he was. “I see. You’re young Mr. Horton! What a

young Mr. Horton are a perfect

match…”

advising the Olsen Family. When will he finally show himself

has

your family?”

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was crowding

pushed to the edge of the

it on purpose!”

expression darkened further, and then he said, “But all of them combined can’t compare to Dr. South. Samuel Morgan will

didn’t know what

“You don’t need to feel awkward. Just thicken your skin

I’m still not

now…”

“I can introduce you to him

later.”

should get to know him

commotion erupted at the entrance. Keira turned to

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