Loraine hesitated.


    Cayson’s eyes darkened, and with a smile, he suggested, “Jennie will be at the bidding too, right? If


    you decline, I might have to ask her to be mypanion.”


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    His remark eliminated Loraine’s uncertainty.


    It was merely a friendly social engagement. Why should she question his intentions?


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    Worried Cayson might misinterpret her hesitation, Loraine smiled and agreed, “Never mind. Jennie has


    been swampedtely. I’ll be your femalepanion.”


    Soon, the day of the bidding arrived, and Loraine apanied Cayson to the event.


    Before it started, Loraine went backstage to check on the preparations to ensure nothing went wrong.


    As fate would have it, she encountered Marco.


    Marco, apanied only by Carl and dressed in a suit with a stoic expression, appeared normal once


    again, as though his vulnerability that day had been a mere figment of her imagination.


    Since theirst argument, this was the first time they had crossed paths, creating a slightly awkward


    atmosphere.


    “Loraine…” Marco attempted to halt her. He intended to apologize to


    Loraine, but upon seeing Cayson next to her, his eyes darkened.


    “Why is he here?”


    “Lorrie and I are both CEOs of Universe Group. It’s only natural for us to attend this event together. Do


    you have a problem with that?” Cayson asked.


    The gazes of the two men met, revealing an underlying tension.


    Marco scoffed, his wordsced with menace.


    “This project is led by


    Loraine and me. I heard that you returned without a break. In reality, there’s no need for concern.


    Loraine and I can handle it.”


    Cayson’s expression turned icy.


    Loraine’s frown deepened, not wanting to engage with Marco. She nced at Cayson instead.


    “Cayson, we’re almost set to begin. Let’s head out.”


    Cayson couldn’t help but feel smug when he noticed Loraine’s reaction.


    Angrily, Marco called out, “Loraine!”