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CHAPTER 604
The silence that followed their entrance was brittle, broken only by the frantic, low-frequency buzz of a hundred hushed conversations.“Who is that?” a woman near the buffet whispered, craning her neck for a better view. “Is that really the woman everyone’s been talking about? She looks like she stepped out of a palace.”The whispers swelled into a dull roar as guests leaned toward one another, eyes glued to the couple.“Who are they?” a young heiress murmured, clutching her pearl necklace. “I’ve never seen that man on the local circuit, but he carries himself like he owns the city.”“And the woman…” her companion added, squinting at the masked figure. “That gown is custom. Look at the way the light hits the silk, it’s not off-the-rack. Is he a foreign investor?”The confusion among the guests only deepened the agony for the Griffins.They were the only ones who knew exactly who he was and exactly how much he had changed.Vivian Griffin stood rigid, her knuckles white around her cane
CHAPTER 603
Harold caught the flicker of hesitation in Arthur’s eyes. He knew he had to play his hand perfectly.In this room, everyone was a shark, and sharks only bit when they smelled a bigger predator in the water.“Forty percent is a revolutionary number, Harold,” Arthur said, leaning back, his eyes narrowing. “But extraordinary claims require extraordinary proof. Why come to the Abrahalls if your tech is truly that superior?”Harold didn’t flinch.He leaned in, lowering his voice just enough to make it sound like a state secret, his gaze flicking around as if wary of eavesdroppers. “Because I don’t want a buyout, Arthur. I'm looking for a partnership that allows me to retain control. I’ve already had a preliminary inquiry from the Xinca Group.”The atmosphere at the table shifted instantly. The name Xinca hit like a bucket of ice water.Arlo Abrahall straightened, his smirk vanishing. Everyone in high-end business circles knew Xinca was backed by one of the most powerful, shadowy families
CHAPTER 602
Beatrice’s expression looked like she had been waiting for this day all her life, and she couldn’t stop smirking.“Evelyn! Adeline! There you are,” Beatrice cooed, her silk dress rustling as she tilted her head, inspecting them like museum curiosities. “We were just talking about you. It’s so brave of you to show up tonight. Truly, I don’t think I’d have the courage to leave the house if my brothers were… well, you know. In such a confined situation.”“We’re fine, Beatrice,” Evelyn replied, her voice dripping with artificial sweetness. “The law will sort out these misunderstandings soon enough. The Griffin name isn’t so easily shaken.”“Oh, of course,” another woman chirped, a younger girl in a ruffled pink gown. She reached out to touch the lace on Adeline’s sleeve, her concern entirely feigned. “And such a lovely dress, Adeline. Is it the one you wore to the opera last season? It’s so refreshing to see someone recycling their wardrobe. In these… difficult economic times, sustaina
CHAPTER 601
The gala was held in the Grand Ballroom of the Royal Meridien, a space so vast and opulent that the ceiling seemed to disappear into a haze of crystal chandeliers and gold leaf. The air was thick with the scent of expensive lilies and the low, melodic hum of a live string quartet.When the heavy doors finally swung open for the Griffins, the event had already been in full swing for nearly an hour.Vivian led the way, her chin held high, her hand gripping her cane with white-knuckled intensity.She tried to maintain her usual air of regal superiority, but the sight that greeted her made her stomach turn. The center of the room was crowded, and the most influential figures were already deep in conversation.“We’re late,” Adeline whispered, her eyes darting around the room. “Grandmother, the opening toast is already over. Look, even the Mayor is already tucked away in the VIP corner.”“Quiet,” Vivian hissed through a frozen social smile. “A Griffin is never late; the party simply start
CHAPTER 600
Wrapping her hands around his broad shoulders, Persis pulled herself onto her tiptoes.A light, fleeting peck pressed against his lips, a gentle welcome home that vanished as quickly as it had begun.Her heels touched the stone floor again as she started to pull away, intending to lead him inside for dinner. Tedmond wasn’t ready to let go.His hand shot out, fingers tangling in the hair at the nape of her neck, while the other arm locked around her waist, pulling her flush against him.Before a gasp could escape, he leaned down and kissed her with sudden, fierce intensity, a hard, possessive kiss that carried the taste of lingering adrenaline and deep, silent relief.It wasn’t the polite kiss of a businessman; it was the kiss of a man finally closing a dark chapter of his life, holding onto the only thing that made the light worth it.When he finally broke the kiss, Persis was breathless, eyes wide as she looked up at him.Tedmond said nothing. His gaze burned steadily, thumb tracing
CHAPTER 599
The car glided to a silent halt in front of the towering Washington building, its polished black surface gleaming under the amber glow of the porch lights.It was late.The city’s skyline formed a jagged crown of electric stars, and the air had turned sharp with the chill of deep night.Persis stood at the edge of the porch, her small frame silhouetted against the grand entrance.Her eyes were focused, scanning the driveway with restless intensity until they landed on the sedan.She didn’t move, her hands tucked into the thin sleeves of her light cardigan, her breath blooming in faint white plumes in the cold air.Tedmond stepped out of the back seat, his movements weary but fluid.He and Thomas had been forced to detour to one of the subsidiary headquarters to handle an emergency board meeting that had dragged on for hours, and the weight of the day was etched into the lines around his eyes.The moment he saw her, his pace quickened. He didn’t wait to reach the top of the stairs befo
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