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

the matter concerning Caylie, she

at home during these past few

for a meal, her sleeves rolled

It’s obvious she’s injured.

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

cold and distant, and

I can’t tell anyone about it

need you to tell Trey about

help me look into

listened attentively and patted her best friend’s hand reassuringly

“Don’t worry.

definitely tell Treyton about

pursed her

be the reason for Craig to allow his own mother to get injured, though? After all, he is the current

a moment, Jennifer shook her head and uttered, “The top floor where my mother

Craig lets his guard down before

careful, okay?” “I

exchanged a few

still waiting at

was the first to break the

a lucky man, Mr.

only do you have a doting wife by your side and two adorable children, but your career hasn’t suffered any

turned cold when he

looking forward to my

one you

or the Federal Bureau of Investigation?” “Surely you

dare to wish you

mine to be smooth sailing as well,” Craig replied with a touch of fear in his tone

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

won’t matter because you lack the capability

composure and plastered a smile on his face, exuding

men came

two pairs entered the venue one after

was led by Craig

helping her expand

so she stopped her observation and focused on meeting her business associates

pulled by Craig to toast

of red wine, she

another glass was offered to her, she

want

to the man before them, Remus Abbot, before taking the drink on behalf of

“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 corner of his

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