Chapter 270


    George’s birthday banquet could be described as exceptionally lively.


    Dignitaries from the political and business realms, along with top celebrities, flocked to


    celebrate.


    Jacinda Hotel was surrounded by groups of bodyguards–both inside and out–ensuring tight security


    everywhere.


    Journalists were kept at bay outside the hotel, but the staff thoughtfully provided them with


    refreshments.


    Some reporters questioned why they were not permitted entry this year despite being allowed to


    discreetly snap a few photos the years prior.


    Following Edward’s arrangements, the staff exined that this year’s celebration was slightly different.


    They assured the reporters that five photos and news releases would be providedter.


    Inside Ryan’s car, Audrey looked at the continuous shes from photographers as the car pulled into


    Jacinda Hotel.


    “Are we a littlete?” Audrey asked.


    “We’re right on time,” Ryan replied, finishing a message before tucking his phone into his suit pocket.


    He exited the car first.


    He buttoned his suit jacket as he walked around to the other side, opened the door, and took. Audrey’s


    hand to help her out of the car.


    In the distance, journalists snapped pictures frantically in the direction of Ryan and Audrey.


    “Wow! That’s Mr. Lambert! Mr. Lambert is with apanion!” A journalist eximed, adjusting their


    lens. “But she doesn’t seem to be Ms. Cecilia!”


    “What? It’s not Ms. Cecilia?” The nearby journalists became excited. “Hurry! Hurry! Mr. Lambert’s with


    apanion who isn’t Ms. Cecilia from the Shaw family!”


    “No wonder they’re not letting us in this time. Mr. Lambert is of age, yet he hasn’t married Ms. Cecilia.


    Now, with a newpanion apanying him, could it be that he’s breaking off the engagement only


    to get engaged again?”


    “Unbelievable! This is huge news! Quick, focus on Mr. Lambert’spanion! We need to be


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    the first to uncover her identity in our magazine!”


    The journalists scrambled, snapping wildly in the direction of Audrey and Ryan.


    However, Ryan skillfully shielded Audrey.


    Despite their fervent efforts, the journalists could only capture Audrey’s slender figure being protected


    by Ryan as she gracefully ascended the steps into the hotel. Her hand linked with his, her gown trailing


    behind her.


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    George was in the banquet hall, shaking hands with familiar faces. When he saw Ryan and Audrey


    enter, he smiled and waved to them. “Ryan, Audrey.”


    Audrey’s grip on Ryan’s arm tightened.


    George was going to introduce her as his granddaughter, so she was beginning to feel


    nervous.


    “Don’t be nervous. Just treat it like when Professor Dous introduced you to other schrs at the


    symposium,” Ryan whispered.


    Ryan approached George and shook hands with Chester from the board of directors. “Mr. Langley, it’s


    been a long time.”


    “Ryan, it has indeed been a while!” Chester replied with a smile before turning his attention. to Audrey.


    “So, this is Wanda’s adopted daughter! She looks so much like Wanda when she was young! Ah, and


    she also resembles Ryan quite a bit!”