If Ada was a block of ice, then that woman wearing a burgundy outfit was unquestionably a blazing fire. She had her long, curly hair cascading over her shoulders, looking elegant and stunning.
Gerard thought to himself, Wow! What a beauty! She must be that boss‘s lover!
Ada remarked teasingly yet somberly, “Hey! Why do you keep staring at her? You think you‘re an attractive man, don’t you? If you like her, you can definitely go get her.”
As soon as Gerard came back to his senses, he shook his head and remarked, “Oh, forget it, I don’t dare to mess with her. She’s with Mr. Gilbert, the manager of the Joan Group. So, I’d better stay away from her.”
Ada pretended to be perplexed as she spoke, “Oh, no! Her name is Anna, and I know her. Do you see another woman over there? She’s Carrie, the editor-in-chief of W, and she was the one who invited Anna. I think Carr introduced them to each other and wanted them to work together. So, they might have never met before.”
“Oh! I see. She’s a businesswoman? What kind of business she’s doing?”
“She just opened a clothing company. Actually, Anna is Wayne’s ex-girlfriend, and she started her own company after she broke up with him. Not only is she has many financial connections. Honestly, I think you guys are a good match.”
Gerard found Ada’s compliment flattering and couldn’t help but continue to stare at Anna. He said, “What? She’s Wayne Wright’s ex? Hey, I remember you dated him too. So, you two are rivals in love! You want me to get back at her for you, don’t you?”
Ada took a casual sip of wine and said, “What? Of course not! Wayne and I haven’t spoken in a while. She and I had a problem with each other, but I would prefer you to have a good time tonight rather than get back at her.”
Gerard loved to be complimented, so he was delighted after hearing Ada praise him. He said, “Thank you for thinking about me. Well, don’t worry, I’ll definitely get back at her for you while I have some fun with her.”
Ada thought Gerard appeared foolish when she saw his vulgar smile. However, she looked very respectful and smiled at him even though she was cursing him in her heart. She suggested, “Actually. I know Anna, and I know you’d better not ask her to date you directly. You know what, let me give you some advice…”
After hearing Ada’s advice, Gerard nodded thoughtfully and said, “Wow! Great idea! Thank you, Ada, if I do get her, I’ll definitely reward you.”
Ada smiled and said, “Oh, great! I’m looking forward to it.”
Ada emptied her glass of champagne as she waved Gerard off and wore an aggressive expression. That was her only means of amusement because she had just experienced a lot of shady stuff. As she set aside her glass, a man behind her greeted her, “Hello, Ada. It’s been a long time.”
Ada froze. Looking back, she saw a man in a suit standing behind her.
After recognizing who he was, she became panicked. She asked, “Oh, hey! What are you doing here?”
The man had a gentle but somber look on his face. He replied, “Why can’t I be here? Have you been particularly busy lately? Well, you probably have no idea what’s been going on in Birmingham recently. Do you know that I’ve finally got the upper hand?”
Ada froze again and asked, “What? What do you mean?” “Here, this is my new business card. You can call me anytime.”
The man then handed a golden card to Ada, and his gold-stamped name on it looked blinding in the light.
Ada couldn’t help but read it aloud, “Richard Wright, CEO of Carousel Group. What? What the hell is going on?”
Richard said indifferently, “This group is once again mine after I left three years ago. No offense, but you seem a little down on your luck. Why are you dating a dude like Gerard?”
Ada’s face turned pale, and she defended herself by saying, “Oh, you know, I was just so damn bored.”
“Shall we go somewhere else to talk?” Richard made a suggestion while smiling gently. He looked grim, making Ada feel she had no choice but to agree.
Ada clenched her fists. With a reluctant smile, she said, “Sure, it’s been a while since the last time we met.”
In the glittering moonlight, a silver-gray car pulled up in front of the hotel. Gabe then got out, opened the door and said, “Mr. Wright, you never used to go to dinners held by small companies. What brings you here today, then?”
Wayne adjusted his cuffs and replied indifferently, “Oh, Richard is here, and that’ s why. He’s already the president of the group, just as he wanted to be. So, why would he attend a cocktail party like this?”
Gabe asked as he was confused, “Oh? Why?”
“The Carousel Group is very large. So, the small and obscure subsidiaries are often out of reach by the headquarters. Guess why Richard can easily replace me?”
“Well, because your grandfather supported him?” “Oh, no. Despite Grandpa electing him president, he could not be qualified to do thi s job.”
Hearing Wayne’s words, Gabe immediately figured it out. Then, with wide eyes, he asked, “Are you saying that Richard has been keeping in touch with those subsidiaries all along?”
Wayne remained silent. Then the two of them had walked to the banquet hall.
Although that party was held for the clothing companies in Seriel City and Birmingham, it was spectacular. Also, many people from other businesses were there.
As soon as they walked in, Wayne met a few acquaintances. When exchanging pleasantries with those people, he asked Gabe to find Richard.
“Mr. Wright! I didn’t expect you to be here! Welcome.” The organizer approached Wayne and gave him a phony smile as he did so.
Everyone in the business knew that Wayne was no longer the Carousel Group’s president. When Wayne quit the group a month ago, he received the invitation. He felt that otherwise, they wouldn’t have invited him at all.
Wayne, however, acted aloof. He took a sip of wine and greeted the person in charge. Afterward, he planned to wander the venue.
However, he had just taken a few steps when he spotted Anna.
Anna was wearing a burgundy dress, looking gorgeous. She was talking with someone in the nearby lounge area at that very moment.
Wayne immediately had mixed feelings. After giving it some thought, he realized why she was here.
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