The Ex and Her Riches

Amidst the anticipation of the audience, Neal picked up the microphone. “After much consideration, the opportunity to collaborate with Dovil Group on this project goes to Harris Group from Chanaca. Congratulations!”

A massive round of applause broke out.

Among the crowd, some were sighing, some were gasping, and some were praising.

Only Gwendolyn and Cedrick remained calm. After all, the conclusion was not to their surprise.

Gwendolyn stood up gracefully, turned around, and gave the crowd a slight nod as a sign of courtesy and politeness.

Stepping on the red carpet, she walked up the stage and shook hands with Neal in front of everyone as an indication of the anticipation of collaborating with each other.

Sounds of cameras clicking could be heard as the reporters on the scene seized the opportunity to take photos of the handshake,

Gwendolyn had an elegant smile on her face.

With that, the event had basically come to an end.

All the other companies could only leave the hall without success.

To everyone’s surprise, before the event officially come to a close, Neal made another announcement.

“To all our distinguished guests. I have gone through all of the proposals submitted by all your respective companies. After discussing with the board, we have decided that there’s another proposal that is full of potential and come to the conclusion that we will first consider collaborating with that company on our next project.”

Just like that, the crowd was once again buzzing with energy. Everyone had their fingers crossed, praying that their companies would be the ones nominated by Neal.

As the guests waited expectantly, Neal announced, “Heartiest congratulations to Antea Group! It’s an honor to work with you on our next project,”

A small gasp of surprise could be heard from the first row on the right side of the hall. It was a female’s voice.

Antea Group was Paul’s company, and Paul was the man who had been in the museum the previous day.

The young lady next to Paul hugged him excitedly.

“You were the one who did the proposal. All the credit goes to you.” Paul said.

you, Paul. I

intimate moment before the girl dressed in a white gown got up from her seat and bowed to the audience with a polite and

could only see the girl’s silhouette and

narrowed her eyes icily. “It’s

Annie Steinfeld?

repeated that name inside her head countless

the stage and shook Neal’s

to face the crowd, Annie gave the audience a big smile. Only then did Gwendolyn finally see her face clearly for the first time.

was a foreign face, unlike

her chin seemed more pointed. She had a delicate and adorable face. The warm smile plastered on her face made her look all the

that face, Gwendolyn could not help but think

was troubled by the fact that Annie and Evelyn had such a

eyes became

end. One by one, guests exited the

Cedrick received a phone call. He trotted to a quiet hallway to

gaze had been following Annie ever since

talking to Paul, she made her way toward the couple.

company

“Not as brilliant as you, Ms. Harris. After all, I’ll only be working with him on the next project. You’re the winner

latter’s voice was slightly hoarse, unlike the crisp voice that one would attribute to a young

voice sounds a lot more mature than girls

Annie’s small waist, he smiled and explained. “Annie has

off Annie’s face. In a casual manner, she asked, “How old are you. Ms. Annie?”

instead, “Twenty-one years old.”

Twenty-one?

calculations inside her head. If Evelyn is still alive, she should be

“Ms. Harris, you have been staring at

exquisite, Ms. Annie. You look incredibly amicable, which gives

the compliment without saying a

to ask, “I remember you both are from Ospea. Why is it that you can converse with me in such