Jeremiah hurriedly walked over with a smile. "Oh! Ms. Chloe, you''re punctual!" It seemed like he was in charge of hospitality today, just like when Chad took the lead in hosting me.


    It amused me. These so-called cousins had no shin repeating the smistakes. It looked like Jeremiah was going to follow in Chad''s footsteps today.


    There was no way around it. What could I do when they just never learned? I looked closer. Four people were seated around a round table.


    In the main seat was Martin, and next to him was Chad. There was also someone I didn''t recognize, but I figured he was one of their associates.


    Jeremiah was pleased to see that I was punctual. He had efficiently handled things and sessfully invited me. Moreover, I had calone.


    "Ms. Chloe, I must introduce you to these people now that you''re in Bourdamun." Jeremiah approached me, extending his hand. Without looking at him, I walked straight inside to the round table.


    I nced at the people at the table and greeted Chad with a nod. "Long tno see, Mr. Chad." Chad immediately stood up, and I graciously shook his hand.


    "Ms. Chloe, it''s indeed been a while. I never expected our reunion to be in Bourdamun. It''s an honor." I maintained my indifferent tone. "It''s certainly unexpected to meet you in Bourdamun, Mr. Chad." "You may not know it, but Bourdamun is my hometown! The previous incident was embarrassing, and I faced the consequences." He awkwardly smiled and exined, "Atticus didn''t spare my dignity. It wasn''t easy forto stay in Foswood, so I returned to Bourdamun. Anyway, the folks from my hometown are still quite amodating." He was speaking the truth. After Atticus kicked him out of Echelon Group, no one in Foswood dared to employ him.


    "Well! It seems you have sexperience, Mr. Chad!" My words could be interpreted in two ways.


    He smiled atand extended his arm to introduce us. "Oh, I was so engrossed in chatting with you that I forgot the most important person today!" Hisughter was dry, showing his fear of Martin.


    "Ms. Chloe, allowto present Bourdamun''s most renowned entrepreneur, Mr. Martin Terrell." I wanted to chuckle. A renowned entrepreneur wasn''t a bad title at all. I had yet to learn what kind of business Martin was involved in.


    I said, "Oh! Nice to meet you, Mr. Martin. I''m not familiar with what business you''re in. I apologize for my ignorance about Bourdamun!" Unexpectedly, Martin was quite polite. He gazed into my eyes calmly and stood up, extending his arm. I had no choice but to shake his hand.


    He firmly grasped my hand. I looked up at him, keeping my cold and distant demeanor but lowering my gaze.


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    He smiled and said, "Ms. Chloe, please have a seat." Jeremiah rushed over to help just as I moved my chair to sit. He quickly drew the chair out, and I sat down gracefully.


    Martin had been watchingthe whole time, calmly stating, "Your et reputation precedes you, Ms. Chloe. You''re quite bold, attending the dinner alone."  ?wI stered a smile on my face. "Is there something inappropriate happening, Mr. Martin? Otherwise, why wouldn''t I dare toe?" Martin burst into heartyughter.


    "No, of course not, Ms. Chloe. I''m just joking! Even if I had any el thoughts, I wouldn''t dare at them with how beautiful you are."


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