Someone in the crowd chuckled and mocked, "You don''t even know who owns Sautoir Fine Jewelry. Who in the world did she coborate with?"


    This statement stirred the crowd, leading to a chorus of hisses.


    "Even if you''re boasting, do some research in advance. You''ve shown your ignorance and got embarrassed, right? How can the Chandler family be so shameless?" I recognized the voice-it was Arnold.


    Sure enough, he strolled out of the crowd with his hands in his pockets, staring straight at Hazelyn. "Where did you get your confidence from?"


    As calmly added, "Ignorance is forgivable. I''ll make sure she deeply understands what being poor and shabby truly means."


    Afterward, As embraced me and turned to Nick, saying, "Is Mr. Nathan here? Let''s talk business."


    The high-level executives nodded and bowed, "Mr. Nathan has been waiting for you, Mr. As. This way, please."


    As our group was about to leave, Arnold said, "Ms. Hazelyn, here''s a piece of advice for you. Be careful with your boasting. It''s risky, and you might end up in a tough spot.


    "Oh, and you might want to reconsider wearing that ne. A set from Sautoir costs no less than tens of millions, and even the fakes aren''t worth less than a million. Next time, if you''re going for a fake, be more discreet about it, and don''t brag too much."


    He turned and followed us away amidst the astonishment of the crowd,


    A crisp p echoed from behind.


    Under the gaze of the crowd, we walked together toward the exit. I saw Finn in the crowd with a satisfied smile.


    After leaving the banquet hall, we followed the local high-level officials downstairs to a meeting room.


    While walking, I looked up at him and asked in a low voice, "Why did you suddenlye?"


    As smirked, looking quite pleased. "If you''re here, I naturally have toe."


    Then, leaning close to my ear, he said, "I missed you."


    I knew he was just trying to make me happy, but one thing I was sure of was that if I weren''t here, he wouldn''t have ns toe to Gerby.


    He kept his promises to me, and he


    was probably concerned that I might be unable to handle the current situation, especially with the


    Beatrice situation seeming a bitplicated.


    I nced at him, smiling contentedly.


    No matter what, that p just now was so satisfying. Hazelyn''s arrogance was overbearing, and she had a knack for making things up. She needed a lesson.


    The next moment, I looked at him curiously and whispered, "How did you know what Hazelyn said?"


    As raised an eyebrow and nced at Arnold.


    Arnold proudly said, "Do you think


    velvet


    I''m far from you? When I saw you standing with that woman, I unlocked my phone, and let As listen to the live broadcast


    "Oh, you''re so clever. I have to give you credit." I giggled.


    Arnold scratched his head in frustration and said indignantly, "Am I really that foolish to you?"


    "Are you not?" I teased, looking at him with a mischievous smile.


    I was delighted. I didn''t expect such a tacit understanding between him and As.


    Upon reaching the meeting room downstairs, I learned that the one receiving us was the highest official in this region.Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org.


    As we entered, everyone in the room stood up warmly,ing toward us.


    As knew Nathan. He let go of me, shook hands warmly with Nathan, and thetter smiled. "Long time no see."


    As smiled and humbly replied, "I''ve been busytely, so ourmunication has been sparse. My apologies."


    Nathan grabbed As''s hand, patting his back repeatedly. "I''ve been eagerly awaiting your arrival. Your presence will boost my region''s GDP." Everyoneughed heartily, but knew that what he said was a fact.