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    A pathway opened up as the crowd of spectators parted, standing aside as if guided by unseen barriers.


    Doris and Jasmine, two gracefuldies adorned in formal, elegant dresses, approached the door side by side, their faces radiant with smiles.


    Following closely were Zeke White, apanied by Kevin and Gerald, Graham Quinton alongside Aurora and Adam, and Anthony Simmons with his granddaughter, X. They moved together like a superhero team, powerful and united.


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    Wendy’s eyes widened in astonishment and disbelief as she took in the scene before her.


    These were all notable figures from Aurous Hill, known for rarely appearing in public, yet they had gathered here to celebrate ire. This realization filled her with envy and frustration!


    In the past, she had held herself in high esteem, proud of her status as the daughter of a wealthy family and recognized as one of the city’s most promising young people. She was beautiful, tall, and slender, often regarded as a goddess among the upper echelon of society.


    For years, she had been in a constant rivalry with her cousin.


    She had believed she found a suitable husband, convinced that she could finally outshine her cousin. However, at this moment, everything she once considered an achievement paled inparison to ire’s aplishments. The family she had always bragged about felt utterly insignificant next to the esteemed guests ire had invited.


    The chasm between her and ire felt insurmountable!


    “ire, what kind of unbelievable luck did you stumble upon?!” Wendy spat at ire, her voice dripping with unmasked jealousy.


    ire, however, was lost in her own thoughts and barely acknowledged her. Instead, she nudged Charlie and asked, “Did you invite all these people?”


    Charlie nodded in reply. “Yes, I offered them some Feng Shui and fortune-telling services, and that’s how I built these connections.”


    ire let out a heavy sigh and rubbed her forehead in frustration…


    She had repeatedly warned Charlie against misleading people with these dubious practices. Not only had he dismissed her concerns, but he had also expanded his web of deception to include such influential figures.


    What would happen if they discovered the truth? It could spell disaster!


    She wanted to convince Charlie to cease this charade, but before she could speak up, Doris and Jasmine had already approached them.


    Jasmine took the lead.


    With a polite smile, she discreetly nced at ire before extending her hand. “Mrs. Wade, congrattions on your grand opening! I hope you’ll consider us for any design services we may need in the future!”


    The Wilson family watched, speechless. It was clear that Jasmine was effectively putting the business opportunity in ire’s hands, all while presenting it as a humble request. What had ire done to earn such deference from Miss Moore?


    ire, feeling nervous, reached out and shook Jasmine’s hand, her voice tinged with anxiety as she said, “Thank you, Miss Moore!”


    As they conversed, Jasmine and ire sized each other up.


    In terms of looks, both Jasmine and ire were equally stunning, but ire couldn’t help but feel overshadowed by Jasmine’s innate grace and sophistication.


    ire felt a twinge of inferiority at the thought.


    Jasmine then said, “Mrs. Wade, since you are Master Wade’s wife, you’re my patron as well. Please, feel free to be casual around me!”<fn5681> Follow current nov?ls on Find1Novel</fn5681><h3 ss="has-text-align-center" id="chapter-list"><strong></strong>


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