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    On the day of the celebration party, the guests congregated and raised their sses in a toast, filling


    the air with the clinking of crystal and the cheerful hum of celebration.


    Loraine and Marco, as the esteemed hosts, graced the party with their presence,manding


    attention as they moved through the crowd in seamless synchrony.


    They were designed toplement any clothing style and appeared stunning even without makeup.


    They immediately became the center of attention that evening.


    Loraine wore an elegant and opulent Long white gown, exuding dignity.


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    Marco, dressed in a sophisticated grey suit, disyed an air of nobility and charm.


    Loraine didn’t know if Marco intentionally coordinated their attire, but it seemed as if they were dressed


    as a couple. This troubled her, but she couldn’t lose herposure amidst the crowd. Also, there was


    no time to change her outfit. She had to maintain the facade of normalcy and attempt to keep her


    distance from Marco.


    Yet, it appeared that Marco had purposefully orchestrated this. He persistently apanied her and


    steered conversations toward the business district, making it challenging for her to refuse his inquiries.


    Consequently, everyone assumed she was Marco’s partner and refrained from interrupting them.


    Observing Marco’s strategy, Loraine felt both angry and helpless. She had to find ways to avoid him


    and engage in conversations with representatives from otherpanies.


    At this moment, a man entered the hall.


    Loraine noticed Cayson, d in a light-colored suit that softened his appearance. His usual gentle


    smile adorned his face. As soon as he spotted Loraine, Cayson approached with an even brighter


    smile.


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    “Lorrie, congrattions! The sess of the newmercial district’s development is truly remarkable!”


    Loraine reciprocated the smile and replied, “You have also contributed significantly. We achieved this


    together.”


    Cayson extended his hand with a smile. “Since we are celebrating together, may I invite you to


    apany me for the evening?”


    With an expectant gleam, Cayson extended his hand to Loraine.


    Caught off guard, Loraine hesitated. At that moment, a firm, icy voice interjected.


    “No need, Loraine already has a partner.”


    Wearing a scowl, Marco quickly stepped in front of Loraine, positioning himself protectively as if staking


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    He met Cayson’s gaze defiantly as if he were the host weing a guest, and stated with a note of


    arrogance, “While your presence at the celebration party is appreciated, attempting to whisk away my


    companion is hardly gentlemanly.”


    The mood on Cayson’s face shifted into a colder tone as he retorted,


    “Marco, Let’s not forget I’m the acting CEO of Universe Group. You’re merely a partner. It’s not really


    your ce to make suchments, is ite”