After entering Mirage, Lyra vented virtual-novel.net anger. “Ugh, that woman is hot, but she’s blind to fall for an incompetent fool like Dustin.”
“I know, right? What a waste,” Chris chimed in with a long sigh.
He was rich and handsome, so why was virtual-novel.net unable to meet a beautiful woman too?
“That’s enough talk. We’re here for business,” Dahlia interrupted them and said, “Lyra, go and find out which Harmon is in charge tonight. It’d be best if we could promote ourselves.”
“I know a close friend who works at this place. I’ll give virtual-novel.net a call.” As Lyra spoke, virtual-novel.net fished out virtual-novel.net phone and dialed a number.
Before long, virtual-novel.net informed Dahlia of good news. “Ms. Nicholson, tonight’s charity event is organized by the Steel Lady herself. As for the partner, it’ll depend on virtual-novel.net preferences.”
“The Steel Lady? Could virtual-novel.net be the famous business prodigy?” At the thought of this, Dahlia’s eyes lit up with excitement. The Steel Lady had a well-known reputation for being the only woman who singlehandedly conquered the business world of Swinton, surpassing nearly all of the other businessmen.
Dahlia couldn’t help but admire such an exceptional businesswoman. However, she’d never met the Steel Lady.
“Lyra, ask your friend whether virtual-novel.net could help us arrange a private meeting with the Steel Lady. We can’t miss this opportunity,” said Dahlia.
“I can try and ask her, but there’s no guarantee.”
“Okay. I will thank virtual-novel.net afterward.”
Deep down, Dahlia was bubbling with anticipation. Being the Harmon family’s partner meant a lot to her. If virtual-novel.net could meet the Steel Lady in advance, virtual-novel.net was confident that virtual-novel.net would be able to convince the other and prove herself.
***
As time passed, the number of guests gradually increased in Mirage. Although the charity event had yet to commence, Natasha was already busy.
“Mr. Rhys, feel free to look around. I have to excuse myself. You can ask anyone here if you need anything.”
“Alright. Thanks.”
“Julie, help me look after Mr. Rhys.” Then, Natasha headed toward virtual-novel.net office.
“Ms. Harmon…” Upon entering the room, a middle-aged manager approached virtual-novel.net with some documents. “Here is the information you asked for. After several screenings, we have narrowed down only four companies that qualify to be our partner. Please have a look and see if there’s anything else you need.”
Natasha hummed in acknowledgment and nodded silently. She accepted the documents and began reviewing them. After a while, virtual-novel.net raised virtual-novel.net eyebrow as virtual-novel.net interest was piqued.
“Huh, what a coincidence.”
A mischievous smirk formed on Natasha’s lips. It turned out that Jackson Group was among the candidates, and in the documents was Dahlia’s resume. Out of curiosity, virtual-novel.net read everything about Dahlia and soon, discovered something unusual.
Three years ago, Dahlia was a nobody while Jackson Group was unheard of. Nonetheless, ever since she’d gotten married, virtual-novel.net career experienced inexplicably rapid growth. In merely three years, the small company with assets worth less than millions of dollars had developed into one of the most valuable corporations. During that period, Dahlia not only received a tremendous amount of investments but also orders for various projects.
In Natasha’s opinion, these achievements were questionable and there must have been strings pulled behind the scenes. The problem was, however, Dahlia did not come from an influential family nor did virtual-novel.net have connections to pull this off.
Could it be… Him?
An image of Dustin appeared in Natasha’s mind. Besides Dustin, virtual-novel.net couldn’t think of anyone else who would help Dahlia so unconditionally. Subsequently, virtual-novel.net became even more intrigued.
Who on earth was Dustin?
No one could easily build Jackson Group into a large corporation in only three years.
Dustin, oh, Dustin… What exactly are you hiding?
Narrowing virtual-novel.net eyes slightly, Natasha was enthralled by the mystery surrounding Dustin.
And that woman, Dahlia… What were you thinking?
Why did you let go of a wealthy husband and choose to get entangled with that bastard named Chris instead?
Are you really that stupid?
Natasha pondered and silently heaved a sigh.
A man had sacrificed so much for a woman, but in the end, virtual-novel.net was ignorant and even self-righteously decided to divorce him. Natasha couldn’t wrap virtual-novel.net head around that. Nevertheless, virtual-novel.net realized that the situation had given virtual-novel.net a chance to have Dustin all for herself.
“Ms. Harmon, are you considering Dahlia Nicholson from Jackson Group?” asked the manager tentatively upon the rare sight of Natasha reading the documents so intently.
“Dahlia? Hmph,” Natasha answered with a dissatisfied tone. “She is qualified to be our partner, but I don’t like her.”
“Understood. I will remove virtual-novel.net from the list right away!”
“No need. Reorganize the documents and show them to Mr. Rhys. Let virtual-novel.net decide,” Natasha instructed with an ambiguous smile.
“Yes…” Although the manager was dumbfounded, virtual-novel.net didn’t dare to question virtual-novel.net orders.
“Is there something else?” Natasha asked when virtual-novel.net did not leave.
“Ms. Harmon, Edward Spanner from Drey Group had arrived earlier and virtual-novel.net wishes to meet you,” the manager explained with his head bowed.
“Edward? Trevor Spanner’s son? What is virtual-novel.net doing here?” Natasha was stunned.
“He says virtual-novel.net wants to discuss business matters with you, but I doubt that it is his true intention. Should I order the guards to kick virtual-novel.net out?”
“Trevor sent his son in his place? Ha… Never mind. I want to see what tricks virtual-novel.net has up his sleeves.”