Chapter 104


    Dawson had to find something about Ms. ra to needle him with.


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    ncing in the rear–view mirror, he grinned and said, “Mr. Hayes, it seems like Ms. ra has been


    on the job hunttely, hitting up quite a fewpanies. You know, with her strong abilities and


    stunning looks, if one of our rivals snatches her up, it would be a significant loss for us, wouldn’t


    it?”


    On Friday evening,n headed to the Lancaster Estate to attend a businessworking dinner. As


    the car rolled into the parking lot, a familiar figure caught his eye. It hit him right in the chest.


    ra was wearing an avocado–green silk blouse paired with beige capris, exuding a polished yet


    feminine allure. Her wavy chestnut hair cascaded naturally over her shoulders.


    radiated an enthusiasm he had never seen before.


    As Anders stepped out of the car, ra walked over with a smile. She lifted her charming yet


    somewhat innocent face. “Anders, the Hicks family are the hosts, and almost all the bigwigs of


    Northbridge are here. Christy’s going to introduce us–if wend a deal with any one of them, we’ll


    be off to a flying start.”


    The sparkles in her beautiful almond eyes were like flecks of light. She radiated positive


    energy.


    Seeing her back to the confident and passionate person she was in her college days made Anders


    smile reassuringly. With tender eyes, he said, “With you by my side, I am bound to meet the


    expectations.” He extended his arm, linking it with ra’s as they walked toward the banquet hall.


    Dawson, who had just parked the car, looked up sharply and caught sight of ra. Excitedly, he


    blurted out, Mr. Hayes, look, isn’t that Ms. ra?”


    Dawson immediately followed, still basking in the joy of seeing ra.


    “Mr. Hayes, don’t you think Ms. ra seems even more beautiful than before? She looks so


    vibrant. Could she be in love? You know what they say, ‘Nothing makes a person more


    spirited than good fortune.”


    Dawson caught on and immediately made a zipping–lips gesture.


    The two men proceeded into the banquet hall. They were greeted by Roger, the scion of the Hicks


    family.


    Roger walked over ton with a smile, pping him on the shoulder, and teased, “Look at you, all


    chipper. And here I heard you were on your deathbed.”


    Roger chuckled, knowing full well thatn must have seen ra. “I don’t care what I am, as long as


    you’re here to grace my event. Come on, I’ll take you to the VIP section.”


    They made their way to the VIP seating area.


    Christy led ra, and they were busy engaging with several