As Lucinda considered following her, she noticed the woman had already taken a seat on the opposite side of the front row.


    Unfortunately, her profile was obscured by the many tall men seated in between.


    With doubts swirling in her mind, Lucinda studied the woman’s form several times from a distance.


    She was convinced that she knew this woman from somewhere.


    “Honey, what’s bothering you?” Nathan inquired, noticing Lucinda’s unease.


    With a serious countenance, Lucinda said in a low voice, “Honey, I spotted that woman again.


    Remember I told you I ran into someone who looked like Valerie from behind?”


    Even though Pollock, who organized the business party, provided a list of all the women who attended the event, identifying them proved challenging as they hailed from various parts of the world and had distinguished backgrounds.


    Abel had been stuck in a rut recently, with no signs of progress.


    Nathan’s expression grew serious.


    As Lucinda wanted to rise, he held her back and said, “Don’t you have a pain in your lower back? Don’t strain yourself; I’ll check it out.Copyright N?v/el/Dra/ma.Org.


    ”


    Lucinda nodded.


    Just as Nathan was about to stand, the band concluded theirst song.


    Ellsworth returned to the stage, ready to reveal the final bidding partner.


    This was the most crucial aspect of this trip.


    Nathan settled back into his seat, awaiting Ellsworth’s announcement.


    As the guests waited eagerly, Ellsworth took the mic.


    “After much consideration, the Simmons Group of Cadiered will be our project partner.


    Congrattions.


    ”


    A wave of apuse filled the room.


    There were sighs of disappointment, expressions of surprise, and nods of approval.


    Lucinda and Nathan, however, remainedposed; they had expected this oue.


    As the pping continued, Lucinda elegantly stood, giving a subtle nod to the attendees, a gesture of appreciation and politeness.


    She walked confidently down the red carpet, making her way to the stage one step at a time.


    In front of the audience, she extended her hand and shook hands with Ellsworth, signifying their forting partnership with a friendly gesture.


    The moment they shook hands was captured by the media, with cameras snapping away.


    Lucinda appeared elegant and poised.


    The bidding had basically reached its conclusion.


    The groups that weren’t selected could only head back disappointed.


    Surprisingly, Ellsworth had more exciting news to share before the bidding’s conclusion.


    “Ladies and gentlemen, I’ve carefully reviewed the proposals from all the guest groups present here today, and after thorough deliberation, we’ve identified another group with a promising n.


    We have decided that the next project will prioritize coborating with this group.


    ”


    In an instant, all the guests became thrilled, each hoping that Ellsworth would announce their ownpany.