This man was Elvira’s ex-husband, Theo Howard, the one her uncle had been investigating.


    Seeing Mavis holding Theo’s hand made Rena feel ufortable. ?


    Mary, who was cunning and sly, introduced Rena, saying, “Mr. Howard, this is Ms. Gordon from the Exceed Group.” ?


    With an air of sophistication, Theo extended his hand to Rena. “I’m Theo Howard. Ms. Gordon and I have some history.”


    While Rena couldn’t shake her negative impression of Theo, she put on a faint smile and shook his hand, knowing she had to maintain appearances on a public scene like this.


    Studying Rena’s face, Theoplimented, “Ms. Gordon, it’s a shame you’re not a star. You look absolutely stunning.”


    Then, he turned to Mavis and lightly pinched her face,paring her favorably to her sister.


    He treated Mavis with an air of superiority, as though she were a docile pet.


    Despite her reluctance, Mavis forced herself to agree with him, speaking in a ttering tone. “You’re absolutely right.”


    Theo patted Mavis on the head, exchanging a subtle wink with her.N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content.


    On the other side, there was a man in his forties with whom Theo sought to coborate.


    Without hesitation, Mavis walked up to the man, clung to his arm and soon left with him, leaving Rena and the others behind.


    In the entertainment industry, such dynamics were all toomon and Mary didn’t find it surprising.


    As a prominent female star, Mary knew she didn’t have to resort to such tactics. She simply needed to tter Theo a little and respond with some coquettish remarks…


    Casting a casual nce at Mary, Rena excused herself and made her way to the restroom.


    Unfazed, Mary mustered a forced smile andmented, “Ms. Gordon isn’t part of the entertainment circle. She’s different from us.”


    When Rena reached the bathroom, she was met with disappointment as the sign on the door read “In Maintenance.”


    As she was about to leave for the second floor, a cleaner appeared, disapprovingly questioning, “What kind of lunatic put a sign up here?”


    The cleaner then promptly removed the sign.


    Rena entered the bathroom, only to be met with a tumultuous scene.


    Mavis’ light pink dress was hiked up to her waist as she swayed and trembled.


    The man leaned over Mavis as they were engaged in sexual intercourse.