As nodded slightly at the man with a cold expression.


    His icy gaze swept over Hazelyn''s face, leaving her somewhat trembling.


    She stared at me. "You..."


    Some people seemed to have understood the situation and approached us. Just then, Nick, apanied by several city officials, walked through the crowd and said, "Mr. As, great to see you here! We''ve been waiting for you."


    After shaking hands with several important figures, As calmly stated, "I had my wifee to Gerby for a survey first."


    Whispers filled the crowd instantly.


    "It''s really As from ATL Empire. Is heing here to invest?"


    Some voices criticized Hazelyn for her earlier arrogance.


    "Oh my, just now, someone said they came looking so shabby. Haha. Saying that the world''srgest financial group is shabby? She''s just too arrogant and doesn''t know her ce."


    "That''s right. Other people are just low-key. Look at him, topping the wealth rankings, and he''s not unting it."


    Everyone turned disdainful nces toward Hazelyn.


    The high-ranking officials hastily apologized, "Mr. As, they''re just ignorant. Please don''t mind them."


    Hazelyn paled upon hearing that. Beside her, Gabriel''s face turned red, feeling somewhat embarrassed.


    At that moment, several well-known businessmen gathered around, paying their respects to As.


    "Hello, Mr. As. I''m Byron Chandler, and it''s a pleasure to meet you."


    I immediately looked over and saw a tall middle-aged man. At first nce, you could tell that he bore some resemnce to Beatrice.


    However, behind his smiling face, his eyes seemed to hide a trace of darkness.


    He walked up to As with a full smile, extending his hand.Material ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    As gave the man a cold and distant look, then said, "Mr. Byron, I just heard that you were considering acquiring Arkadia za. Is that right?" Byron clicked his tongue twice, speechless.


    "I wonder, Mr. Byron, which store


    you have you eyes on, or are you nning an overall acquisition? Under A


    Empire, Arkadia za is


    only open in 22 domestic locations. When would you like to negotiate? I can consider selling them att over to you."


    As As spoke, he shocked everyone Many understood the concept, Even if it were just one of those 22 stores or even one in Foswood, it would likely be enough to buy the entire Gerby.


    I couldn''t help but smile at Hazelyn''s terrible expression.


    She looked at her father with a panicked expression and said, "I..."


    Byron, frozen in ce, looked at Hazelyn with sinister eyes.


    Now, I noticed the intense hostility in Byron''s eyes. He even exuded a hint of ruthlessness toward his daughter.


    That must be why he could personally send his daughter to a psychiatric hospital.


    His hand hung mid-air as As showed no intention of shaking hands with him. Ultimately, he had no choice but to retract his hand awkwardly.


    He looked at As and said in a low voice, "My daughter is young and knows nothing. She''s just spouting nonsense because of her admiration for you."


    Gabriel hurriedly added, "Mr. As, please forgive us. Hazel was just joking."


    As didn''t even look at Gabriel and continued questioning Byron, "Mr. Byron, as far as I know, Sautoir Fine Jewelry under ATL Empire has not cooperated with anyone in Torado. Currently, it is avable only in Arkadia za.


    "May I ask when Ms. Hazelyn began this coboration with us? As for thetest release, only my wife has the right to choose them!"


    Byron paused, seemingly not understanding As''s words. He stared nkly at As towering above him. He suddenly seemed toprehend something before looking at Hazelyn. Hazelyn gulped and questioned with doubt, "Sautoir Fine Jewelry is... yours?"