“It’s so funny! Paige thinks too highly of herself. These two influential people dressed up nicely to cand
grace the ceremony, which is a sign of respect to her family, but she doesn’t want it!”
“I'm sure Universe Group and Bryant Group don’t need to take the
Johnathan family seriously. They must have dressed up so wonderfully just to complement each other as
business partners.”
“But Marco is acting so nicely to his ex-wife. This is not just an ordinary partnership.”
Hearing the discussions going on all around, Loraine suddenly couldn’t look into Marco's eyes. She turned her
eyes away and hurried further into the venue.
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When Marco saw her going away, he promptly went after her.
The two of them walking out on her made Paige even angrier than ever.
Just then, Eaton cover. “Paige, learn to think of the future. You don’t have to be so focused on what you'll
gain or lose at the moment.
Later on, they'll certainly lose their pride.”
Paige took solace in this prediction and nodded in understanding.
“Okay, Dad.”
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Loraine began to regret agreeing to have Marco as her companion.
The entire evening, all eyes were fixed on them in the banquet hall.
Each move they made was a starter for gossip, and Marco was only making matters worse.
He acted Like a loyal knight, guarding her every move closely.
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Whenever any man tried talking to her, his handsface would scrunch up, and he would step forward and
chase him off.
Consequently, Loraine seemed to be in a bubble where no men could reach her, not even to exchange
pleasantries, all because of Marco.
Sure, it was saving her a lot of trouble in sway, but simultaneously, the rising gossip made her feel
completely exhausted.
Loraine picked a glass from a waiter passing by, feeling depressed. Her eyes lifted, and she caught sight of
Trevor greeting them from afar, making his way to where they stood.
“Miss Torres, Mr. Bryant!”
Suddenly, Trevor's journey was cut short a couple steps away from