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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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the line this time. I won’t let this matter go easily. When we get back to the company, I’ll have to

the director of the R&D department or make a scene at the board, but surprisingly, he said, “I’ll go find my cousin and ask him to stand up for

Keira was perplexed.

happened to hating

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

“Let

to refuse,

“Mr.

could only follow him.

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

rare for you to attend events like this. You finally have time to

qualified to share my views with you all. Today, I brought someone

issue that’s been troubling me for a

trouble Mr. Riley was

trivial one.

deliberately mentioned it to give

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

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“Mr. King, long time

and found Isla in a blue dress with her arm interlinked with Jake

mouth, Mr. King and his companions immediately surrounded her. “Miss Olsen, it’s been a long time! Are you here today

with my fiancé today.

Mr. King. “I’m Jake Horton

King suddenly realized who he was. “I see. You’re

you and young Mr. Horton are a perfect

match…”

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

problems has Dr. South resolved

your family?”

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crowding

to the edge of the crowd.

it

all of them combined can’t compare to Dr. South. Samuel Morgan will be here later. You can have a few drinks with him.”

know what to say.

Just thicken your skin a

still

now…”

her mouth. “I can introduce

later.”

dismissed it offhand. “You should get to know him first.”

a commotion erupted at the entrance. Keira turned to look and

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