Chapter 23 The Wests‘ Grand Celebration


    In Bryan West''s office, hidden cameras were already in ce. All the footage streamed to Mnie’s smartphone in a grid


    pattern. She instructed the driver to send her home.


    Not long after, Annie’s people disguised as paparazzi arrived and positioned themselves outside the West Corp’s building, just as


    Lena Jones peered out from Bryan’s office window.


    Lena panicked and dialed Bryan’s number on her phone.


    On the other end, Mnie picked up the phone and answered the call.


    “Babe, I’m trapped at the West Corp. You have toe and...”


    Before Lena could finish her sentence, Mnie pressed the y button on herputer, ying a pre-recorded conversation


    Annie had prepared for Lena to hear.


    “Whose call is that, Bryan?”


    “It doesn’t matter. You''re the one I’m focused on.”


    “Really?”


    “Of course.”


    “You know, | see you hanging around Lena often. | thought you liked her type.”


    “That’s impossible. She’s a celebrity. And she’s friendly with many men. You, on the other hand, are elegant and capable. I’m not


    a fool | can tell who’s better. Don’t worry, I’m just using her to benefit thepany.”


    The synthesized voices of Mnie and Bryan were very convincing, and it left Lena trembling and she copsed to the ground.


    No wonder Bryan had warned her earlier that he would be busy with preparations for the West Corp’s anniversary celebration.


    He explicitly told her not to contact him and to lie low.


    That was what he was busy with tonight!


    Lena dug her nails into her palm as she listened. The sound that came next was of Bryan, panting. It was a sound Lena knew


    too well confirming her suspicions that he was indeed lying to her.


    Bryan had imed he would never be with Mnie, but it seemed he had been enjoying himself.


    He had been deceiving her all along!


    Lena was torn between anger and frustration. She wanted to storm out and confront Bryan, but the growing crowd of paparazzi


    and fans outside made it impossible for her to escape. Overwhelmed and desperate, she paced back and forth in Bryan’s office.


    However, as time passed, she began to feel physically and mentally drained. Her vision blurred, and a profound weariness


    overcame her, making her long for nothing more than to curl up and sleep.


    Early the next morning, a chauffeur from the West Corp arrived at Mnie’s residence to escort her to the anniversary


    celebration at the West Corp headquarters.


    Mnie had taken the effort to prepare herself meticulously, wearing an elegant and tasteful outfit that perfectly suited the


    asion. She stood confidently alongside the Wests and several board members, greeting the prominent figures of Harbor


    City’s business world and


    representatives from well-known media.


    Bryan, observing the surroundings, noticed therge presence of journalists. He remarked warily. “There seem to be many


    reporters here today, not just the ones covering business topics.”


    Mnie replied calmly, “Yes, | know how important today is to you. That’s why | made sure to invite entertainment media who


    would


    interview me for the International Socialites G.”


    “Thank you, my dear, for your support,” Bryan said insincerely, leaning close as he feigned intimacy in front of the cameras.


    “After today. I''ll


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    Mnie wore a practiced smile on her face, concealing her inner contempt as she silently wished for his downfall.


    Bryan paused, unable to suppress his concern as he asked, “By the way, Mel, where did Lena headst night?”


    “She probably went home.” Mnie responded casually, her tone nonchnt, “Last night, she asked me to help her distract the


    paparazzi, and we lost each other.”


    Bryan nodded, though his gaze betrayed his unease. He refrained from mentioning that he had been unable to contact Lena


    throughout the night. His phone had gone missing too. Even now, his subordinates had not managed to reach Lena.Còntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org


    Although he found the situation suspicious, he dared not let it distract him in front of so many cameras. He would address it once


    the interviews were over.


    “What''s wrong? Worried about Lena?” Mnie teased knowingly.


    Bryan quickly shook his head and replied, “Not at all. It’s just that with all these entertainment reporters, it feels as though you’ve


    organized a press conference for Lena.”


    Mnie smiled, her lips sealed in secrecy.


    You wouldn’t know but this proce conference isn’t for long!