Chapter 5


    Chapter 5 Five Years Later


    Mia had indeed bought a ticket to Farnd. However, Joe’s men couldn’t find her at the airport she


    was supposed to arrive at, and there was no evidence of her traveling to other countries.


    Joe and Jack continued searching for her for two months, but they had no luck.


    Mia White had essentially disappeared…


    *Five yearster, at the airport in Anta”


    The special assistant of Horizon Group, Frank Wilson, waited anxiously outside the airport. He kept his


    eyes fixed on the exit. Finally, a woman appeared, and he sighed in relief.


    He quickly approached her and greeted her politely. “Wee, Miss Clinton.”


    The woman was dressed in a tight red dress that showed off her lovely curves. She slowly took off her


    sunsses, revealing her bright eyes.


    “Thank you,” she said with a warm smile.


    She had changed a lot in the past five years. No one from her old life would ever recognize this


    dazzling woman as the gentle daughter of the White family, Mia White.


    ”


    Though Frank had seen her countless times through aputer screen, he was still captivated by her


    beauty in real life. He hurriedly took her luggage. “Would you like to go to the hotel first or head straight


    to thepany?”


    “Let’s go to thepany first.”


    Frank nodded and took Mia directly to the Horizon Group office.


    Horizon Group had be a very powerfulpany, despite having only been founded just two years


    ago. It was quickly catching up to the Four Major Family Corporations, and even earned the respect of


    their leaders.


    Not much was known about the person in charge of Horizon Group, leading to much spection. Only


    the executives of Horizon knew the true identity of the person at the top.


    Frank led Mia upstairs. The receptionist at the front desk noted how he was so attentive to a


    mysterious woman. She couldn’t help but wonder who she was.


    Minutester, Mia reached the top floor of the building. Looking down at the familiar sights of Anta,


    she felt her anxiety


    growing.


    She quicklyposed herself and asked Frank, “Isn’t tomorrow Sir Smith’s birthday?”


    “Yes! Are you nning to go?”


    At the mention of the Smith family, Mia’s eyes flickered with unreadable emotions, but she soon


    returned to her normal self and smiled sweetly


    “We have a project in coboration with the Smith family, don’t we? Of course, I have to go.”


    Frank nodded and was about to leave when Mia stopped him again. “I don’t have a suitable dress.


    Have someone send some over.”


    After he left, therge office became quiet.


    Mia couldn’t help but recall the past, and a bitter smile appeared on her face.


    Suddenly, her thoughts were interrupted by her ringing phone.


    Mia answered the video call and saw two adorable children on the screen.


    “Mommy!” They eximed.


    Seeing their chubby faces on the screen, Mia felt her anxiety melt away.


    “Have you two been good?” Mia asked softly.


    “Yes!” The little boy answered sweetly, while the little girl whispered, “Grandpa took us horse riding


    today.”


    “Horse riding?” She raised an eyebrow, “Then you need to


    behave for Grandpa. Mommy will be back soon.”


    The children nodded and chatted for a while before ending the call.


    The moment the call ended, Mia’s gentle smile and demeanor vanished, reced by her sharp


    business persona.


    At night, Sun-House was brightly lit.


    Inside the hall, big shots from Anta gathered, chatting lively.


    These people would be the center of attention outside, but the Smith family managed to invite them all


    to the party.


    Joe stood in the second-floor hallway, observing the scene below with a detached expression.


    His handsome face had matured over the past five years, radiating wisdom and depth. His well-tailored


    ash suit


    emphasized his tall stature, attracting admiring nces from thedies present.


    Joe ignored their stares, ncing back at his assistant, Jack.


    Jack adjusted his sses and spoke rapidly, “We heard that the CEO of Horizon Group has returned to


    the country today. They should be here for Sir Smith’s birthday celebration.”


    The Smiths and Horizon Group had reached an agreement two


    months ago to coborate on a major project. The CEO of


    Horizon returned at this point with the purpose of negotiating with the Smiths in person.


    Joe replied, “Politely escort them to the second floorter.”


    Jack agreed but hesitated before adding, “Miss Swan is also almost here, and… ”


    He stopped suddenly, sensing a change in Joe’s mood.


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    “Sir?”


    Joe’s jawline tightened, and his intense gaze fell on the entrance, his presencemanding.


    Following his gaze, Jack was shocked to see the person at the entrance. A familiar woman that they


    thought they’d never see again.


    “It’s…” Jack murmured. “It’s her…”