Chloe hesitated for a moment before speaking directly, “Be at the club by seven.”

Miles paused for a moment. “Isn’t the banquet starting at seven? It would take me at least twenty minutes, even in the fastest scenario.” Chloe smiled, a hint of mischief flickering in her eyes, “Don’t worry.”

Miles didn’t hesitate and simply replied “okay” before hanging up the phone.

Katie might have overheard their conversation and started feeling nervous, “Why do we have to arrive after seven. Being late isn’t ideal.”

Chloe glanced at her, her eyes shimmering with a beautiful gleam, “Katie, one shouldn’t be too bound by rules.

Katie forced a smile. Was she trying to teach her to do something bad?

“But if we’re late for the banquet, someone will surely be displeased.” Katie said.

“Don’t worry, they won’t have the opportunity to be displeased.” Chloe said.

“Huh?” Katie didn’t understand at all.

Chloe chuckled softly, “You’ll see when the time comes.”

Nathan drove while stealing a glance at Chloe through the rearview mirror, “What are you up to again?”

“Again?” Chloe frowned, “What did I do before?”

Nathan pursed his lips and rolled his eyes. Let’s talk about recent events. It was really hard to forget the incident with Felix Larkin. How could she say she forgot? “Why did you make Katie appear so late?” Nathan asked.

“Making other people uncomfortable!” Chloe said

so decisive, unabashed, and nonchalant!

banquet. However, Wendy smiled and said, “We still have some time. Let’s go back to the club first. I’ll arrange for stylists

stylists?”

“Yes, Elizabeth. I’m mainly focused on the entertainment company owned by the Alonso family now, and we have no shortage of

smiled lightly, “Fortunately, the entertainment company

industry has all sorts of people, and the situation is

the reminder, Elizabeth. I’m aware.” Wendy said.

Chloe returned to Damon’s office again. However, when she opened the door, Damon wasn’t in

serious and tense. All the senior managers present stiffened,

and impeccably tailored black suit exuded dignity and composure, evoking awe in

reporting their work progress and future plans once again.

brand new pen in his hand, kept twirling it. Every time the pen tip or the back of the pen made a “thud” sound against the valuable wooden table, everyone in

his side, equally nervous. But he was

one. Moreover, Damon had been dealing with the same issues discussed in the last meeting. He had already handled most of it,

in people from different departments

Deputy heads of departments, even

really focused on the meeting? It was truly puzzling.

was becoming increasingly

each department reluctantly finished their reports, Damon

“Thud-

“Thud-”

silent conference room, each sound tormented everyone’s nerves, making

Nate, helpless, approached Damon

it on the

wore a troubled look. “All the departments have

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