Chapter 45


    Chapter 45 The Coctail Event


    With that thought in mind, I called Ivanna and asked about the coat. She eximed, “Oh, I forgot it’s


    still at the dry cleaners!”


    “Don’t worry about it. I’ll pick it up myself,” I hung up and was about to get up when I remembered not


    having As’s number.


    I sat back down and searched for it on myptop but failed. I couldn’t find a trace of As. It seemed he


    wasn’t a significant figure at ATL Empire. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be this elusive.


    As I recall, his presence and charisma were extraordinary. However, for apany as big as ATL


    Empire, anyone they hired wouldn’t becking.


    Before I could figure out how to get As’s number, I received a call from Matthew, asking me toe


    to his office.


    When I arrived, I realized he wanted me to cross–reference the information from myst visit to ATL


    Empire. I exined things to him, ensuring we left no stone unturned. After all, this was a significant


    deal,


    and Tanum Corporation was my brainchild.


    I couldn’t allow any actions that contradicted Tanum Corporation’s development. I specifically reminded


    Matthew to focus on the exclusive new product line.


    Before I could finish exining. Johnson entered and reported to Matthew. He mentioned an industry


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    association cocktail event after receiving an invitation and a attendees list.


    I nced at the list and hatched a brilliant n. It was an excellent opportunity since many major


    companies were on the list, so I volunteered to apany Matthew to the event. Although he wasn’t


    keen on the idea, I insisted on broadening my horizons.


    He eventually relented, and we attended the event together.


    I rarely attended such gatherings in the past, often leaving the public appearances to Matthew. After all,


    he was the head of the family in my eyes, and I was content to remain in the background.


    Still, he was no longer the same Matthew I knew. I couldn’t afford to let go of any opportunities that


    allowed me to connect with this industry.


    At the event, I spotted As. He carried himself well, not less impressive than the portly CEOs present.


    He stood beside an elegant middle–aged man, conducting himself withposed grace.


    I discreetly inquired and discovered that the middle–aged man was Nick Wright, the General Manager


    of ATL Empire’s Genovia headquarters. He was the key figure who should’ve appeared during the


    bidding


    I chuckled because it meant As might be his assistant or something simr.


    Many clients I recognized attended the event, maintaining long–standing rtionships. They seized the


    opportunity and asked about my retreat over the years.


    I stood beside Matthew, ying the role of a doting wife. I mentioned I had been focused on family life.


    Meanwhile, Matthew was charming and treated me with care. Although ourpany wasn’trge, his


    charisma and demeanor held their own against anyone. He chatted andughed, his manner polished.


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    Still, looks could be deceiving.


    Just as we put on a public disy of affection, As followed Nick toward me with a ss of wine. His


    deep gaze swept the crowd, finally settling on me.