Who says a woman must have a malepanion to stand with her at a business banquet? I certainly


    don’t!”


    Her deration was Laced with confidence and defiance. On hearing her words, both men stood


    bbergasted, admiration gleaming in their eyes.


    Having had enough of the squabble, Loraine chose not to engage any further. She turned and made


    her way to the center of the party to mingle with the guests.


    With her ss raised, she moved confidently through the crowd. Her calm demeanor and assertive


    presence were enough to outshine those around her.


    Despite her clear statement of not wanting a malepanion, both Marco and Cayson were not ready


    to back down. They trailed closely behind


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    Loraine, almost as if they were engaging in a silentpetition.


    The spectacle of the two most eligible men at the party vying for


    Loraine’s attention was intriguing to behold. One was suave and gentle, the other stern and


    domineering. Loraine became the envy of all women present. The other men, fully aware they could not


    compete with Marco and Cayson, made no attempt to approach Loraine.


    However, the one in the spotlight, Loraine, was anything but pleased.


    When the two men beside her quarreled, they resembled nothing more than feuding schoolboys.


    Cayson scoffed, “Marco, let me remind you, Lorrie and I grew up together. We’re practically family, and


    now we’re both presidents of


    Universe Group. It’s only natural for me to apany Loraine. You have no say here.”


    Marco shot back, “You’re merely an acting CEO. This party is jointly hosted by Bryant Group and


    Universe Group. If anyone should leave, it’s you. I’m the one who should be with Loraine!”


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    Were these two in grade school?


    Listening to their bickering, Loraine found herself speechless.


    Given the importance of the asion, she knew she had to be polite and couldn’t afford to act rashly.


    Thest thing she wanted was to give the crowd a reason to mock them. Otherwise, she would have


    already thrown Marco and Cayson out.


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    Loraine kept her face impassive, quickening her pace as she brainstormed on how to dodge the duo


    trailing her.


    Then, amongst the bustling crowd, she noticed her radiant best friend,


    Jennie, approaching her.


    To Loraine, Jennie sparkled Like a priceless gem.


    Jennie, arm linked with an elegant gentleman, was caught off guard when her hand was suddenly


    snatched.


    Recognizing Loraine’s familiar face, she gasped.