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.

Paul. I

the couple exchanged an intimate moment before the girl dressed in a white gown

girl’s silhouette and a slight glimpse of

her eyes icily. “It’s her-the

Annie Steinfeld?

repeated that name inside her head countless times.

walked up the stage and shook Neal’s

gave the audience a big smile. Only then did Gwendolyn finally see her face clearly for the first

was a foreign

higher, her eyes were bigger and clearer, and her chin seemed more pointed. She had a delicate and adorable face. The warm smile plastered on her

help but think that

she was troubled by the fact that

became

an end. One by one, guests exited the hall.

to a quiet hallway to answer the phone.

since the

that Annie was talking to Paul, she made her way toward the

a proposal with such a huge company on your

Gwendolyn’s voice, Annie turned around and flashed her a friendly smile. “Not as brilliant as you, Ms. Harris. After all, I’ll only be

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

Annie? Your voice sounds a lot more mature than girls of age.” Gwendolyn

he smiled and explained. “Annie has always had this voice ever since she was little, but

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

“Twenty-one years

Twenty-one?

Evelyn is still alive,

been staring at

polite smile, Gwendolyn replied, “No. Your makeup is exquisite, Ms. Annie. You look incredibly

compliment without saying a

you both are from Ospea. Why is