The business gala scheduled for that evening was held on the ninety-eighth floor of Salinsburgh’s tallest building, Summit Hotel, attracting various prominent and influential figures from the business community in Salinsburgh to attend the event.

As Gwendolyn and Cedrick entered the place hand in hand, Craig happened to arrive with Jennifer from the elevator on the other end.

The two parties bumped into each other at the entrance.

Since Cedrick was Craig’s superior in the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the latter reckoned he still needed to show some respect toward the man.

He bowed and greeted politely, “Good evening, Mr. Jenson.

” Cedrick nodded with a cold and indifferent demeanor, acknowledging the greeting.

Jennifer was about to rush to Gwendolyn’s side when Craig pulled her back, stating, “Jennifer, there are so many people watching.

You should be mindful of your etiquette.

” With her desire to have a private conversation with Gwendolyn thwarted, Jennifer could only hang her head in frustration.

Seeing that, Gwendolyn released her grip on Cedrick’s arm and walked over to hold her best friend’s hand.

She shot an apologetic look at Craig and said, “Mr. Craig, I hope you can spare Jennifer a few minutes to accompany me to the restroom.

You’re a magnanimous man.

I’m sure you won’t refuse such an easy request, right?” Craig narrowed his eyes in response and cast a fleeting glance at Cedrick.

He smiled and acquiesced, “But of course.

Since you require Jennifer’s presence, Mrs.

Jenson, it would be impolite of me to deny you that.

” With his agreement, Gwendolyn swiftly led Jennifer away, leaving the two men to wait at the entrance.

It wasn’t until the women were far away that Gwendolyn asked, “How did you end up coming with Craig? Did you return to the Newton residence?” Jennifer nodded.

“I did.

After much consideration, I decided to try and integrate myself into the Newton family.

After all, it’s where I belong.

” Gwendolyn patted her hand and comforted, “Well, I think it’s good that you’ve gone back.

You were a noblewoman, to begin with, and it was a twist of fate that led you to all this suffering.

Now that you’re back with the Newton family, you won’t be alone anymore, and you’ll have a group of brothers and sisters by your side.

turned somewhat grim when Gwendolyn mentioned her

matter concerning Caylie, she

home during these past

for a meal, her sleeves rolled up accidentally, and I saw red

It’s obvious she’s injured.

next two days, I didn’t see my mother again since Craig

cold and distant, and she only exchanged a

anyone about it because my phone was taken away by Craig

why I need you to tell Trey about these

sure he’ll help me

her best friend’s hand reassuringly again when she

“Don’t worry.

definitely tell Treyton about this

She pursed

mother to get injured, though? After all, he is the current head of the Newton family

head and uttered, “The top floor where my mother resides is

plan to wait until Craig lets his guard down before going up

careful,

exchanged a few more words before heading

were still waiting at the entrance for their

first to

lucky man, Mr.

wife by your side and two adorable children, but your career

cold when he

like you’re looking forward to

which one you are

Group or the Federal Bureau of Investigation?” “Surely you jest,

dare to wish

well,” Craig

to expose him and simply said, “I hope you can live up

you can’t, it won’t matter because you lack the capability to trip

Craig’s expression stiffened at that, but he quickly regained his composure and plastered a smile on

conversation between the two men came to an end, Gwendolyn and Jennifer returned

pairs entered the venue one

moment they entered, Jennifer was led by Craig to meet with

seemed to be helping her expand

observation and focused on

found herself being pulled

downing ten glasses of red wine, she started feeling a bit

another glass was offered to her, she declined,

want

it and instead apologized to the man before

a smile and asked, “Jennifer, what do you think of Mr. Abbot?” Standing opposite them, Remus listened in on their conversation with a self-assured smile playing at the

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