Chapter 339


    A warm smile instantly spread across Diana''s face as she said, "Oh, James, you''re back? I came


    especially to invite you and Mr. Andersen to the party tonight."


    "Really? Mr. Andersen epted, didn''t he?"


    "Yes, he said he''ll be over in a bit," Diana spoke as she exited the doorway. "I''ll wait for you guys to


    freshen up, okay, handsome?"


    James was never too impressed with shy girls like Diana, yet being a seasoned yer in the social


    scene, James still nodded with a grin. "No problem, this handsome hunk will be out in a minute, ready


    to rock your night!"


    Diana bashfully red at James. "You''re such a flirt!"


    James waved at Diana, turned, and entered the room, closing the door.


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    "I thought I said to wait outside, why are you back in here?" Came the disgruntled voice of Magnus


    from the bathroom, where he was washing his face, oblivious to the fact that it was not Diana who had


    entered, but James.


    James, sensing some drama must have urred, casually approached Magnus. "Magnus, who were


    you expecting to wait outside? What brought that blondie here?"


    Drying his face with a towel, Magnus nced at James in the mirror, sounding unimpressed. "Who


    knows what''s up with her? You couldn’t even remember to shut the door when you left to party! I was


    sleeping like a baby, and the next thing I knew, she was standing beside me. What''s your deal?"


    James shrugged. He knew any woman who met Magnus would lose her mind over him. Of course,


    Natalia was the exception, the only woman who could stand up to Magnus!


    "That must''ve been quite a surprise. Did she take advantage of you?" James squinted, alluding to


    mischief.


    Magnus dried his hands and rapped James'' head. "You''re overthinking. Let''s go, when in Rome, do as


    the Romans do."


    James casually freshened up and followed Magnus out, heading to the banquet hall with Diana to


    celebrate their arrival. The hall was bustling with well-dressed men and women, raising their sses in


    greetings. The atmosphere was harmonious.


    Diana respectfully guided Magnus and James through the crowd and onto the red carpeted stage.


    Their presence immediately attracted the attention of the guests, all curious about this regal and defiant


    man.


    "Ladies and gentlemen, I''m honored to introduce the globally renowned President of Andersen


    Corporation, Mr. Magnus Andersen. Let''s give him a warm wee," Diana announced from the stage.


    The crowd surrounded them, pping in warm wee.


    Magnus, used to such scenes, looked rxed and at ease. He was a born leader. The audience did not


    diminish his aura and natural elegance.


    "I hope we all be good partners," Magnus offered the customary addressing, his gaze quickly


    scanning the crowd for a familiar face.


    Yet, after scouring every corner of the banquet hall, he was disappointed. All faces were unfamiliar;


    Natalia was nowhere to be seen.


    James had also been scanning the crowd since their arrival, but to no avail. He moved closer to


    Magnus, lowering his voice. "Magnus, I can''t see Natalia."


    "Hmm," Magnus replied. "The key to staying ahead in fashion is to have a designer. William won''t let us


    see her easily. We just have to be patient."


    Magnus was adamant that Natalia was the masterpiece of Mangolia. He couldn''t be wrong!


    James hid his anxious expression, watching the faces of the crowd. However, he found no clues. Could


    it be that Magnus was wrong and Natalia wasn''t here at all?


    The party began with Magnus'' arrival, filled with colorful lights and the beautiful melody of violins. Full


    of confidence, William walked towards Magnus, raising his ss of red wine. "Mr. Andersen, let''s toast


    to your arrival!"


    "Cheers!" Magnus raised his ss, his eyes not matching his smile, observing the rough-looking


    William and wondering how he could be so cunning.


    Just then, Diana walked over with her wine ss, her eyes lighting up at the sight of Magnus. "Mr.


    Andersen, let me offer you a toast."


    Magnus slightly nodded, feigning ttery. "Lovely Miss Diana, it is I who should be toasting you."


    Magnus knew that to find Natalia, he had to start with Diana. He decided to show a little interest in


    Diana, hoping to coax Natalia''s whereabouts out of her.


    Diana was instantly ttered. She finished her wine and looked cautiously at Magnus, eager to win his


    favor.


    Being an unattached man in a sea of attractive women, Magnus saw through Diana''s little game. He


    decided to y along, suggesting, "Miss Diana, would you honor me with yourpany for a


    moment?"


    "Absolutely!" Diana eximed with joy, realizing her voice pitched a bit too high. She quickly covered


    her flushed lips, portraying a shy demeanor. "If you wish to go, I am more than happy to apany


    you."


    Having said this, Diana, in her slender stiletto heels, sashayed towards the couch by the window.


    Magnus reached over and yanked James, who was busy devouring a fruit tter, towards him. "Come


    on, let''s move over there."


    "But I''m not done yet, Diana..." James was about to grumble when he noticed William standing beside


    them. He swiftly changed the topic. "Miss Diana is so gentle and generous, I''d be more than happy to


    join her."