Chapter 478


    In no time, Ronan''s phone beeped with a link from Emerson. It read: "Live stream will start soon."


    After entering the hotel, Cordelia and her twopanions, Sally and Sean, grabbed some quick bites


    before making their way to the conference room.


    On the seat, there was the schedule for this forum. It included some of the world''s top financial talents,


    as well as talents from Wall Street investment banks. Finally, there was a mysterious guest who was


    scheduled to speak.


    "Ms. Haselwood, who could this mystery guest be?" Sally inquired, seated on Cordelia''s left, with Sean


    on her right.


    "There are a lot of famous people out there. I have no idea who the mystery guest could be."


    "Well, I guess that''s the most intriguing part of this symposium. Let''s wait and see," Sally suggested.


    Emerson was scanning the crowd for Cordelia, but the room was too vast and crowded for him to spot


    her.


    Throughout the symposium, Cordelia hung on to every word,pletely absorbed. When the surprise


    guest emerged. Cordelia was taken aback. She stared nkly at the stage— it was Jamie Colby.


    The host seemed quite thrilled, "Ladies and gentlemen, our next speaker is one of Millstone''s most


    prominent ountants and now financial analyst, Jamie. He will be discussing sovereign wealth fund


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    "Wow, Ms. Haselwood, this mystery guest is so handsome. Have you heard of Jamie before?" Sally''s


    fan-girl syndrome had kicked in.


    "Mhm," Cordelia replied vaguely. She observed Jamie, who was now sporting sses. Why did


    sses look so different on different people? On some, they added a schrly touch, while on others,


    they entuated a rakish charm?


    Jamie''s voice was soothing and his speech was eloquent, witty, and engaging. Cordelia snapped out of


    her daze and began to take notes diligently.


    The symposium ended around six, and everyone headed to the buffet.


    The dining area was massive. As Cordelia was reaching for some fruit, her tongs collided with another


    pair.


    "I''m sorry," she instinctively apologized.


    "Cordelia?" a delighted voice replied.


    Looking up, she found Jamie adjusting his sses, his excitement palpable.


    "Mr. Colby," she acknowledged, not as surprised since she had known he''d be there.


    "I didn''t expect to see you here. Where have you been all these years?" Jamie asked, readjusting his


    sses.


    Seeing Cordelia again was like a dream. Even though the symposium was filled with finance


    professionals, he hadn''t anticipated running into her, especially after losing all contact with her for


    years.


    "I''ve been studying for a PhD in finance in the UK and now I''m teaching at Birchwood College. I


    brought two of my students to attend this symposium," Cordelia exined.


    "Really? That''s great." Jamie was visibly moved, seemingly on the verge of tears. Cordelia was the girl


    who had stolen his heart at first sight.


    He took off his sses and wiped away a tear. Suddenly, he embraced Cordelia. "Long time no see."


    Cordelia didn''t pull away. She too said, "Long time no see."


    After all, Jamie had been very supportive in the past. He gave her a diary, they exchanged books, and


    even opened a firm together. Seeing him after three years brought back a flood of memories.


    It was a reunion of two good friends.


    "Did you change your phone number? What''s your Messenger ID?" Jamie asked, pulling out his phone.


    Cordelia shared her contact with Jamie.


    Suddenly, a few ps echoed in the room. "Isn''t it lovely when old lovers reunite? So envy-inducing


    and heartwarming. It''s like you just separated yesterday," a sarcastic voicemented.


    Cordelia nced over Jamie''s shoulder, and he turned around too.