Chapter 500

All of a sudden, there seemed to be some sort of pressure bearing down on everyone, and the scene became deathly silent. Everyone thought that the atmosphere was a bit strange as Jeremy seemed to be staring at Lucas’s female secretary with a cold and sharp gaze.

Jeremy had a conflicted yet dangerous expression that sent chills down one’s spine.

Missus Benet also noticed that something was amiss with Jeremy’s gaze, since there did not seem to be a logical reason as to why Jeremy would stare so intently at Lucas’s secretary.

‘Isn’t he satisfied with leading Anya on all this while? Has he taken a liking to another woman? Tch. Men are all the same. They always want the best of both worlds. He does have a good eye, though. Corinne is an outstanding young lady whose beauty makes it difficult for those who lay eyes on her to look away.”

Missus Benet did not welcome Jeremy’s presence, and she was prepared to call someone to remove him from the venue.

One of her male servants was looking all around him, and his eyes lit up as soon as he spotted her. He then walked in quickly and said hurriedly, “Missus Benet! You’re here! The old man sent me over to inform you that he wants to speak with you.”

Missus Benet frowned. “What is it?”

The male servant shook his head. “He didn’t say what it was. He merely told me that it was urgent and asked me to inform you that he wants to see you as soon as possible!”

to the guests and letting them know that she would have to excuse herself for a moment. She then immediately followed the male

pressure-filled silence was lifted by that brief exchange and everyone started to whisper among

staring so intently at that

know each other?”

doesn’t seem to have looked

“What’s going on?”

not have been happy to see Jeremy staring so intently at Corinne, especially not after she heard the whispers of those around her. She stretched out her hand, deliberately tugged on the

gaze remained fixed on Corinne and he answered Anya bluntly,

little weird and she forced a smile

I’ll go

to go with Jeremy at such a late hour,

forward and said, “You’re already here, so why don’t you stay for a drink?”

and said, “Yeah, Jeremy. You should stay.

deliberately blocked Corinne

“No, thanks. I have

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