At that very moment, the couple’s radiance illuminated the entire place, making it even more dazzling.

“Mr. and Mrs. Johnston!”

Some familiar people approached and started chatting with Jared.

Gradually, others also gathered around, surrounding Jared and Nicole in the middle.

After listening to their small talk, which was mostly about business matters, Nicole gestured to Jared and quietly excused herself from the crowd.

She let out a sigh of relief once she stepped out. She looked around the venue. However, she did not see anyone she knew, so she found a quiet spot and sat down.

The charity banquet was attended by celebrities from all walks of life in San Joto. But since it was still early, everyone was mingling freely. Nicole, on the other hand, did not feel like engaging in conversation with anyone and wanted to sit quietly by herself, waiting for Jared to join her later.

Suddenly, a shadow loomed over her. Nicole’s eyebrows furrowed as she raised her head to see who it was.

in surprise. “You’re here for the

received an invitation,” Lawrence replied. He smiled as he

Curious, she asked, “Alone?”

went to park the car,” Lawrence

felt unsure why, but there seemed to

she saw on the Hunters last night. She hesitated and frowned in confusion but decided not to

began chatting with her, his smile carrying a hint of playfulness. “All alone here, huh? I suppose you don’t enjoy such

really know anyone here,” Nicole replied, not

She did not even want to talk about work matters with

Guess I’ll just stick with someone I know.” Lawrence looked like

smile defeatedly. “You don’t have to keep me company. It’s kind

if they could not discuss business projects today, building relationships now would only make things go smoother

it’s a charity banquet, there’s no harm in focusing on

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