Chapter 93


    Chapter 93 No Need To Worry


    Vera bit her lip, quickly turned around, and noticed the person in the back seat. Her voice was soft, with


    a hint of sadness. “I’m sorry, Eileen. I checked your schedule today, and I thought you had evening


    self-study, so I…”


    Eileet in the mood to discuss these matters and didn’t care about Vera’s embarrassed expression now.


    Still feeling a bit unwell, she closed her eyes and said, “It’s okay, it’s my fault. n, let’s go! First, drop


    Vera off.”


    “Sure thing, Ms. Eileen.”


    n was a trusted member of the Swan family. He was sincere, honest, and dedicated. Otherwise, Will


    wouldn’t have kept him around for so long.


    Vera’s expression turned sour. “n, just take me to Eric’spany. I’ll wait for him there, and we


    have some things to discusster.”


    n didn’t directly respond to Vera. Instead, he looked at Eileen through the rearview mirror and


    asked, “Ms. Eileen, do you want to change the destination?”


    He wanted Eileen’s approval.


    Eileen mumbled a vague “yes” without saying more.


    Vera seemed embarrassed as she kept her head down and remained silent.


    In the past, when Eileen still had feelings for Eric, she used to go to hispany after school, waiting


    for him to finish work, and then they would leave together. Those were the days when Eileen insisted


    on going to thepany.


    She and Vera were always different.


    However, Eileen couldn’t help but wonder-who would Eric choose between Yvette, who was powerful


    and influential with a strong background and potential benefits for him, and Vera, his beloved first crush


    whom he had been through thick and thin with?


    She was once a participant in thispetition, but now, she was merely a member of the audience.


    Eileen hoped that Vera and Eric would be a couple aspensation for what she owed Vera in


    her past life,


    But what she owed Vera had already been repaid when she decided to take the plunge.


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    It was rush hour, and the journey to Caerulus Corporation, which usually took half an hour, now took a


    whole hour.


    In thepany’s lobby, Eric spoke fluently in Uprian with a few foreign researchers in suits, blonde


    hair, and blue eyes. They were all led by a person speaking somewhat awkward Clusian.


    “We are satisfied with the proposal you presented, Mr. Snow. We hope for a perfect coboration in the


    future.”


    “Of course.”


    Eric watched as the business partners got into their ck Bentley and drove away.


    Another familiar vehicle came to a stop.


    Eric’s sharp gaze fell on the closed rear passenger door, the shaded window preventing a view


    inside.


    Soon, the door opened, and Vera stepped out. “Eric,” she said, her voice shaky as she exited the car,


    feeling a bit nauseous from the ride.


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    Eric asked. “What’s wrong? Not feeling well?”


    Shaking her head, Vera replied, “It’s nothing: just a bit queasy. It’ll pass. Eric, will myte arrival dy


    the banquet?”


    Eric checked the time on his watch. “We’re still on time, so there’s no need to worry.”


    “I hope so.”


    A voice came from inside the car, “n, since we’re on the way, let’s make a quick stop at the


    mall.”


    “Sure thing. Ms. Eileen.”


    Vera followed Eric into the CEO’s private elevator, arriving at the executive office. In the adjacent


    meeting room’s lounge, a door swung open, revealing a group of people.


    A woman in a professional ck suit with a tight-fitting skirt walked out. “Mr. Snow, everything is ready.


    Is this youngdy with you tonight?”


    Vera looked puzzled, “Eric, what’s going on?”


    Eric didn’t answer, only stating, “You have thirty minutes.”


    “No problem, we’ll make sure you’re satisfied.”


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    Vera, still unsure about the situation, was quickly ushered into the room. A team of people surrounded


    her, preparing to style her hair and do her makeup.


    In front of the dressing mirror, an elegant ke evening gown hung on the rack. It looked expensive,


    luxurious, and elegant, instantly capturing Vera’s attention. It was a beautiful princess dress that every


    girl dreams of wearing.


    Was Eric taking her as hispanion to the banquet tonight?


    Thinking of this, Vera nervously sped her hands, her heart filled with anticipation.


    Eileen went to the mall to pick out a gift for Yvette. Since she was attending the banquet, it was only


    fitting to bring a gift and not arrive empty-handed.


    Considering they were more like acquaintances than close friends, Eileen didn’t spend much time


    choosing and settled on a scarf. Unexpectedly, even a simple scarf cost her over eight hundred dors,


    and she considered returning it. However, the tag had already been removed, and she couldn’t return


    it.


    Luckily, Will had provided a shopping card with a fifty percent discount, bringing the cost down to four


    hundred dors.


    Still, it was a significant price, and Eileen felt the pinch.


    Returning to her room at Unde Mansion, unsure of what to wear to Yvette’s birthday banquet, Eileen


    discovered a ke box at the bottom of her closet drawer. Opening it revealed the dress she was


    looking for a backless, strapless ck gown.


    Perfect.


    As it was her first time attending a banquet, Eileen didn’t have many dress options. The ones she had


    were outdated and not up to her standards, let alone suitable for a public event.


    Though the style and color of the ck dress were simple, they were timeless and wouldn’t go out of


    fashion.


    Eileen bit her lip, unsure if she could pull it off.


    “Why not give it a try?”


    She quickly stood up, headed to the bathroom, and changed into the gown. As she looked at herself in


    the full-length mirror, she examined both sides. It fitted just right. If she were skinnier, the fabric by her


    chest area would sag. If she were fatter, she would look round in the dress, and the flesh by her chest


    would appear to overflow from her attire.


    With her current figure, no one would believe she was a high school student.


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    At half past eight, the banquet officially began.


    Yvette wore a custom-made gown worth a million and opened the evening with a dance alongside a


    popr male celebrity. The performance was stunning and graceful, exuding the elegance of a


    socialite.


    The attendees were influential figures from the political arena and prominent figures in the business


    world.


    Below the stage, guests raised their sses in a toast, engaging in lively conversations.


    For a few minutes, Yvette appeared slightly distracted, continuously ncing towards the entrance, her


    expectant gaze hinting at someone she was eagerly anticipating.


    Her distraction ceased when the usher introduced the guests.


    Yvette noticed the man, apanied by the conspicuous figure of Vera. The slight upward curve of


    Yvette’s mouth quickly faded.


    However, she could feel the man’s gaze fixed upon her.


    Amidst her twirling dance, Yvette shot a re at Eric standing in the crowd.


    Nevertheless, she swiftly regained herposure, maintaining an elegant posture as she


    concluded the dance.


    Feeling uneasy, Vera refrained from looking around too much, as many faces in the crowd were


    unfamiliar to her. She noticed a person in a tailcoat ying a ke piano-perhaps the world-renowned


    pianist, Mike?


    Vera marveled at the scene.


    Was this the epitome of power?


    Standing at the pinnacle of the pyramid, enjoying the privileges bestowed by wealth.


    It seemed like something everyone would find difficult to resist-to have whatever one desired!


    The effortlessly acquired possessions surpassed what anyone else could attain.


    There was no need to live ording to the whims of others.